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THE DIAMOND
From 1891 to 1896 inclusive, rough in government statistics was either included with all other uncut preĀ­cious stones, or with unset diamonds and other precious stones.
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