This article describes the components and operation of the laser saw and its usefulness in diamond cutting.
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Learn the basics of the GIA Cut Grading System for round brilliant cut diamonds to help pick out your perfect diamond.
Read MoreAn aura of mystery has always surrounded these natural wonders, so it was quite an honour when GIA researchers examined these famous diamonds.
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How – and where – you look at your diamond can greatly change its appearance.
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The New York lab recently examined several diamonds with an interesting variation on the cabochon.
Read MoreOver the last 25 years, the diamond-cutting industry worldwide has been revolutionised by sophisticated instruments that provide invaluable aid in the process of creating a polished gem.
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Jewellers and gemmologists use a specific set of terms to describe parts of a polished diamond. Certain measurements of the shape or proportions ultimately have an affect on the round brilliant diamond’s cut grade.
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Thinly sliced sections of large, highly included rough are emerging on the diamond market, with several US designers incorporating the slabs of unique designs and shapes into their collections.
Read MoreA recent study compares a specially created model of the Hope diamond with recent computer models of the French Blue to determine if other stones could have resulted from either recutting.
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This study uses both historical information and modern data to create a computer model of the Tavernier Blue, orienting the finished diamond within the original diamond crystal.
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