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.
A Real Diamond in the Rough was created on 2009-05-01.
Rough Cut Diamond was created on 2009-07-22.
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 Rough Diamond - 1911 was released on: USA: 5 June 1911
A Rough Diamond - 1913 was released on: USA: 26 November 1913
A Diamond in the Rough - 1914 I was released on: USA: 26 April 1914
A Diamond in the Rough - 1911 was released on: USA: 4 December 1911