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A rought diamond so resembles a pebble that most people would pass it by without a glance. It is the skill of the craftsmen that unlocks the fiery beauty that lies within. The knowledge required for this incredibly demanding art has often been passed downed over the centuries from generation to generation and an art it is for those involved simply cannot afford to make mistakes. At risk is not just the diamond itself, but anywhere from several hous to several months of work, for that is what is required in the cutting and po;ishing of each stone. During this time consuming process it is also interesting to learn that, on average each stone will lose 50% of it's original weight.
To recover the relatively small amount of both gem quality and industrial diamonds in not easy, even with the increasing sophistication of today's technology. Approximately 250 tons of ore must be mined and processed from the average Kimberlite pipe in order to produce a one carat polished diamond of gem quality. Wherever possible, the considerable quantity of waste material produced is disposed of in such a way as to minimize the impact on the local environment.
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