Diamond Polishing

Posted on Monday, October 20, 2008 in supplies

Diamond Polishing
Why do we split large rough diamonds into smaller diamonds before cutting/polishing them?

The Cullinan diamond was split into 3 diamonds before they were each cut/polished. Why is it that we split large diamonds into smaller ones. Wouldn't they want to have one really big diamond?

Every rough diamond contains its polished diamonds within, locked up like a secret. It takes a professional called a 'MARKER' many years to learn how to analyse a rough diamond, evaluate it and determine where about in the rough stone the polished gem lies.

Once the marker has made a determination, he or she will draw lines on the diamond with a marker to indicate for the sawyer, where the diamond is to be sawed or cleaved.

Thus marking a diamond forms the foundation for the polished gem which will be yielded by the rough diamond.

With very large diamonds often the shape of the crystal is quite irregular. Therefore a lot of 'Good' diamond would be polished into thin air if one big diamond were to be sought after. It makes more sense to make one 'as-big-as-possible' diamond and many little ones from such a crystal, versus polishing away good diamond for no reason.

This explains why larger rough diamonds are split into smaller diamonds before cutting and polishing.

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BATTALION 2RRY2 Kick Plate,diamond Tread,l34,polished
USD 69.80

Kick Plate, Diamond Tread, Aluminum, Polished Aluminum Finish, Height 8 In., Width 3/64 In., Length 34 In., Hardware Included

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BATTALION 2RRY1 Kick Plate,diamond Tread,l30,polished
USD 64.15

Kick Plate, Diamond Tread, Aluminum, Polished Aluminum Finish, Height 8 In., Width 3/64 In., Length 30 In., Hardware Included

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Solid Brass Cabinet Latch with Diamond Knob - Polished & Lacquered Brass
USD 13.95

This Solid Brass Cabinet Latch features a Victorian-era design style and a diamond-shaped knob. The intricate detailing of this piece of cabinet hardware makes it a welcome addition to any home. Made of solid brass. Shown in Oil Rubbed Bronze finish. Faceplate measures: 1-1/2" L x 1-1/2" W (front to back) x 2-1/4" H. Catch plate measures: 3/4" L x 3/4" W (front to back) 2-1/4" H. Easy-to-use twist knob to open. Latch is springloaded to hook automatically. Includes matching fastening hardware.

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21" Diamond Burnisher Pads Set Strip Clean Polish Floor Concrete Marble Stone
USD 485.00

HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO MAKE THE OLD FLOOR YOU HAVE COME TO LIFE WITH A NICE SHINE?THIS IS THE SET OF PRODUCTS YOU NEED THIS IS FOR ONE SET OF FOUR 21" DIAMOND BURNISHING/ POLISHING PADS ONE EACH OF (400, 800, 1500, 3000 GRITS)UNIVERSAL MACHINE FIT HIGH GRADE SPECIAL MESH PROVIDES A UNIFORM FIT 1 GALLON OF XTREME HARD (CONCRETE DENSIFIER)1 GALLON OF XTREME SHIELD (CONCRETE SEALER)THIS PACKAGE IS GOOD FOR APPROX 3000 SQ FEET INSTRUCTIONAL STEPS 1)RUN 400 GRIT PAD OVER FLOOR 2)CLEAN FLOOR WITH A MO