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Sec. II, Ch. 13: Value of Rough Diamonds

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Value of Rough Diamonds. 147
 
 

 
 
Brilliant, intensify any tint of yellow existing in the stone. This observation does not apply to river stones, but rather to those from the dry diggings. In many specimens a spot is developed after cutting, which was not visible in the rough. This spot may appear even in the finest Diamonds, and is especially noticeable in Indian stones.
It is impossible to quote a standard price for Rough Diamonds since the price is subject to much fluctuation. The remark universally applicable is that the value varies greatly, according to the size, the shape, the colour of the stone, and its freedom from flaws.
 
 

 
 
CAPE ROUGH DIAMONDS.
To those who are not conversant with the various classes and details of the sub-division of Rough Diamonds, the following classification may be of service :—
 
 

 
 
White Clear Crystals.
Bright Black Cleavage.
Cape White
Light Bywater.
Large White Cleavage.
Picked Mêlée.
Common and Ordinary
Mêlée. Bultfontein Mêlée. Large White Chips. Small White Chips. Mackel or Macie (flat for
roses).
Bright Brown.
Deep Brown.
Bort.
Yellows.
Large Yellows and Large
Bywaters. Fine Quality River Stones. Jagersfontein Stones. Splints. Emden. Fine Fancy Stones.
 
 

 
       
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