Facts About Rough Diamonds
Executive Summary about Rough Diamonds by David Cowley
Rough diamonds are still in their natural form and have not been cut or polished. Natural diamonds are found in Octhahedra, Cubic, Macle, and Dodecahedron crystal shapes.
Diamonds was a major trade item in India during the early 1500′s. Brazil then became the next country to develop a diamond trade industry. In the late 1800′s Africa became the most prolific diamond producing country in the world after it was discovered that diamonds are found in volcanic pipes. Only about 30 of the worlds 6,000 volcanic pipes have become major diamond mines.
In the early 1990′s Canada’s Northwest Territories has become the latest entry into the great diamond rush. In 1982 diamonds were found in central Alaska in the Crooked Creek. The largest of all rough diamonds ever found was the the famous Cullinan Diamond. The second largest was the Excelsior diamond which weighed 995.20 carats.
An Octahedra is a polyhedron with eight faces. This is the most common form of a rough diamond.
A simple box shape is in the form of a cube shape.
A Macle is one half of the Octhahedra or pyramid shaped that has been distorted.
A Dodecahedron is has a rounded shape with many different types of flat faces on it. A perfect one will have 20 triangular faces, 30 square faces, and 12 pentagonal faces.
4 Critical Tips on How to Buy Rough Diamonds
Executive Summary about Rough Diamonds by Jared Adams
Because the price and quality of a diamond can depend heavily on how it is cut and shaped, it’s possible to save money by purchasing rough or uncut diamonds for wholesale prices.
Most buyers who opt to purchase rough diamonds then have the diamond cut down into either one or multiple stones by a professional gem cutter or jeweler . Before you make a rough diamond purchase, you need to be aware of the product and the market. So, keep reading for some critical tips that will help you with your next rough diamond purchase.
1. Always use an accredited and respected seller. Even though they’re not yet cut and shaped, rough diamonds are still an expensive commodity.
2. Look for an ethical or conflict-free product. Because rough diamonds are easier to sell and unload on the open market, it’s important that you don’t inadvertently sell an illegally procured or unethical diamond.
3. Always seek an expert’s advice. If you can afford it, bring an expert appraiser along with you when you go to make your rough diamond purchase.
4. Have your rough diamond appraised before and after you bring it to a jeweler.
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