Diamonds are considered to be one of hardest natural materials known to man. Therefore, the only object or piece of equipment that would be able to cut through a diamond would be another diamond.
A rough diamond of 1 carat takes 6–7 hours from the time its cut and polished.
In order for a rough diamond to reach its full potential it will undergo a cutting and polishing process; during which, the diamond will lose up to 50% of its original rough carat weight on average
A diamond cut to perfect proportion and symmetry will display the ultimate combination of fire, brilliance and scintillation.
Diamond cutting is the practice of shaping a diamond from a rough stone into a faceted gem. Cutting diamond requires specialized knowledge, tools, equipment, and techniques because of its extreme difficulty.
