From
1873 to 1883 inclusive, these figures include glaziers' diamonds and
other diamonds, except those for jewels and diamond dust.
From 1884 to 1890 inclusive, they are for rough or uncut diamonds alone.
From
1891 to 1896 inclusive, rough was included with other items so that
definite figures cannot be given. From that time the figures stand for
rough only.
The amount for 1908 includes all uncut diamonds except bort, which amounted to $180,389.
Import
statistics as published from time to time are misleading, as they are
sometimes given for the year ending June 30 and at other times for the
year ending
