How Do You Cut Diamonds By Hand?
Even if it is the size of an apple, an uncut diamond lacks the wow factor that a perfectly cut smaller rock possesses. In order to reveal the hidden fire and magnificent brilliance of a diamond in the rough, its flaws must be cut away. Cleave the rough diamond along the weak planes that are constructed by the quartz structure. The only way to become an expert at spotting where the weak planes are is through practice or observation of a professional. See the links below for video tutorials. Mark the position of the cut on the stone in ink. Score along the line cut into the diamond marked by ink with a smaller diamond. Strike sharply against the groove with a heavy steel blade. The diamond will either shatter into pieces or cleave cleanly in two, depending on if you have marked the point for cutting correctly. Clamp the resulting of the cleaving between padded claws that is known as a “dop.” Lower the diamond onto a very thin disc of phosphor bronze for spinning. This disc will be rotati
