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Section 13 Grading Clarity in Mounted Diamonds

Section 13 Grading Clarity in Mounted Diamonds Table of Contents

Section 12 Determining Mounted Diamond Proportions

Section 12Determining Mounted Diamond Proportions  

The Rough Gamble (15.11)

Generally speaking rough is for the experts that are willing to gamble slightly on the outcome of their investment.

Diamond Cleavage (15.10)

Due to the forces of nature, many times rough is split (cleaved) before it is discovered.

The Macle (15.09)

The exception to the rule of every diamond containing twelve individual grains would be the macle. This would be like the Siamese twins of diamond rough. 

Octahedron Crystals (15.08)

Octahedron Crystals (15.08) The most sought-after rough specimens are well-formed octahedron crystals in larger sizes (2.00 to 20.00 carat sizes) with white, eye-clean qualities. The eight-sided octahedron rough crystal in...