by David Gannaway
on Oct 6th, 2006
on Oct 6th, 2006
In case you’re wondering…
The image in my header is a diamond being cut. I was lucky to have the opportunity to watch a master diamond cutter at work. The diamond is positioned at a specific angle against a spinning wheel that is encrusted with diamond dust and olive oil. The material is cut away VERY slowly. A round brilliant diamond has 58 facets. Each of those facets must be positioned at VERY precise angles to maximize brilliance. Even with the vast amount of technology available, most diamonds continue to be cut by hand.