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Diamond as jewelry:
Diamond is extensively used in crafting a variety of ornaments, including
i. Necklaces
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iv. Bracelets and many more.
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Cushion cut:
As it has already been mentioned above, cutting and polishing of the edges of a diamond determines its price. Cushion cut diamond refers to an especial cut of the jewel, which has rose to immense popularity in the contemporary times. The cut has its name from the appearance that it resembles. It provides a square cut of the precious item, with rounded corners, which resembles a lot like a pillow. Immense amount of research has gone down since the historic times on the subject of gemology. In fact, human endeavor to know the precious gemstones, including diamonds Garrett Richards Angels Jersey , inside out has turned out into a grand success. Cushion cut diamond is just an exemplary attempt that proves man’s success, in unearthing knowledge on rare gemstones, yet again.
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