The GIA diamond cut grading system described here includes the components of brightness, fire, scintillation, polish and symmetry, as well as weight and durability concerns, into a single overall grade for cut quality for standard round brilliants.
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.
Read MoreDe Beers has produced a faceted synthetic gem-quality diamond that could go unrecognised without careful gemmological testing.
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Describes the phenomenon of pleochroism and its complex effect on the appearance of coloured stones.
Read MoreThe unusual effects of dispersion and twinning produced by a calcite gemstone.
Read Morethis article reviews the rise of the modern diamond cutting industry in India and its impact on the world diamond trade
Read MoreA series of cuts, designed by the author, exhibit extraordinary optical effects that result from a combination of curved surfaces and plane facets placed to take advantage of internal reflection.
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With the use of modern tools and technology, this article sheds light on the history and provenance of both the French Blue and the Hope diamonds.
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