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Emanuel: Diamonds and Precious Stones

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Introduction.
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phire, the glowing brilliant red of the ruby, the soft clear green of the emerald, and the delicate strata of the onyx, alike only display themselves in their true cha­racter after the lapidary has exhausted his skill in cut­ting them into facets and polishing them; and on the perfection of this operation depends in a great measure the beauty of the gem. It may be here observed, that many pure and perfect jewels have been irretrievably spoilt by unskilful hands.
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