First, you can confirm that what you're holding is a diamond. The field test for diamond is 'extreme' hardness. If your field test convinces you that you have a raw diamond, take it to a local jeweler to confirm your opinion. The jeweler will use a probe.
The colour you see can be entirely deceptive.
You can see photos of other raw diamonds, below.
A diamond, as in playing cards is not a polyhedron.A rough diamond is not a polyhedron. A cut diamond is [usually] a polyhedron.
The Tiffany Diamond does not appear to be for sale. You can review its timeline, below, where a price is mentioned.
The round diamond shape is the most popular shape and accounts for about 75% of all diamonds that are sold. The reason being that, due to the way it is cut, it maximizes brightness. The princess cut diamond has a square or rectangular shape and it’s the second most popular diamond shape after the round diamond. The reason why the princess cut is cheaper and more affordable than a round cut is due to the fact that the yield from the rough stone is 80-90%, whereas the round diamond yield is about 40%. The larger the yield is the more affordable the diamond is.
You can review the link below to view images of raw diamonds. Remember, about 80% of all diamonds mined are industrial diamonds and only 20% qualify as potential gemstones.
Demand of round diamonds is higher than any other cut, o demand and supply formaula exits. Round cut diamonds require more material to be removed from the rough diamond as compared to a fancy cut diamond. Naturally, this results in higher costs.
A rough diamond is typically identified by its shape, surface texture, and luster. It may appear as a rough, uncut stone with a glassy surface and a crystalline structure. Gemologists can also use specialized equipment like a loupe or magnifying glass to examine the diamond's characteristics further.
Rough Diamond - album - was created in 1977.
Diamond in the Rough - album - was created in 1976-07.
Yes, a diamond tester can detect whether a rough diamond is a diamond or not by analyzing its thermal conductivity. However, the tester may not be able to provide information on the specific quality or value of the rough diamond.
Rough Cut Diamond was created on 2009-07-22.
A Real Diamond in the Rough was created on 2009-05-01.
Rough Diamond - 2006 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:PG
He's a diamond in the rough means they're hard to get sometimes, but they're smart.
A Diamond in the Rough - 1911 was released on: USA: 4 December 1911
A Diamond in the Rough - 1914 I was released on: USA: 26 April 1914
The Rough Diamond - 1921 was released on: USA: 30 October 1921
Diamond in the Rough - 1988 is rated/received certificates of: Netherlands:16