Diamond Cutting Philosophy Painted in Colors

[diagem]

Anyone is in the mood for some technical reading for this weekend?
I published an article about a week ago on my blog, thinking about it more I thought this might be of interests to Pricescope readers...

Mods..., I hope this article is within the scope of allowance.

Some forward:

This article started as a short post intention but quickly transformed into a very technical essay which I just published on our blog!

A crafting journey of one of our signature diamonds painted in colors for better comprehension. This article will take you through a unique cutting and polishing process developed through years of R&D.

A new cutting journey that has detached from the old ways, both physically and mentally. This is a journey that unites intellect with a three dimensional lapidary works for diamonds. A method which might ignite new interest in the field, which is so required.

Hope you enjoy..

Have a good weekend everyone.

https://gemconcepts.net/diamond-cutting-philosophy-painted-in-colors/

 

[John Pollard]

I'm not the mods, but I believe this is a brilliant graphic exposition.

The use of angular spectrum to illustrate the macro versus micro steps in your fashioning process brings detail to life in a way much of the PS audience will understand.

I see the Picturesque (color) Demonstration [ Yoram, in the article, did you intend to put that heading in bold? ] - as an essay in sculpture.

I see the Fine Tuning Odyssey - as an essay in surgery.

The difference between the two is something I don't believe I have seen clearly outlined like this before. The "Sculpture" portion is, essentially, the macro task any diamond producer will take on - some being better then others with the figurative hammer & chisel. In this case it's an adjustment of -0.30 carats. The "Surgery" portion (aka Fine Tuning) is made clear in your post as a journey of just as many steps to achieve acute, deliberate micro results within a final -0.03 carats. Great illustration.

I have used the term "fine-tuning" for years - in publications and on PriceScope - to describe the detailed work (rare) cutter-surgeons like you perform beyond diamond sculpture. I am glad to see it codified here. Cue applause.

 

[DejaWiz]

That is a great article!

 

[diagem]

I'm not the mods, but I believe this is a brilliant graphic exposition.

The use of angular spectrum to illustrate the macro versus micro steps in your fashioning process brings detail to life in a way much of the PS audience will understand.

I see the Picturesque (color) Demonstration [ Yoram, in the article, did you intend to put that heading in bold? ] - as an essay in sculpture.

I see the Fine Tuning Odyssey - as an essay in surgery.

The difference between the two is something I don't believe I have seen clearly outlined like this before. The "Sculpture" portion is, essentially, the macro task any diamond producer will take on - some being better then others with the figurative hammer & chisel. In this case it's an adjustment of -0.30 carats. The "Surgery" portion (aka Fine Tuning) is made clear in your post as a journey of just as many steps to achieve acute, deliberate micro results within a final -0.03 carats. Great illustration.

I have used the term "fine-tuning" for years - in publications and on PriceScope - to describe the detailed work (rare) cutter-surgeons like you perform beyond diamond sculpture. I am glad to see it codified here. Cue applause.

Thank you for the kind words Sir John...

I already bolded the heading thanks to your eagle eyes.

Glad you enjoyed.., and yes, those were my thoughts exactly, a PS type of article because to be truthful, I am not certain how many outside (PS) would fully understand its complexity.., including most professionals I know.

Hope readers enjoy!

 

[Karl_K]

awesome! bravo!!
Over the years I have had a hard time explaining the fine tuning that goes into this type of cutting.
It is not just tuning the angle, it is tuning the facets location relative to the rest of the facets as well as the angle.

 

[John Pollard]

awesome! bravo!!
Over the years I have had a hard time explaining the fine tuning that goes into this type of cutting.
It is not just tuning the angle, it is tuning the facets location relative to the rest of the facets as well as the angle.

Precisely (pun intended). And it's uncommon.

It's why I also apply the term fine-tuning for super-detailed, deliberate cutting: In a symphony it's analogous to attention given by the concertmaster, who stands to go beyond the tuning of a single instrument (ergo facet) - verifying that all members of the section (ergo facet group) are perfectly in tune with each other. The c-master then moves to the next instrument group, and the next, ensuring that tuning around the compass of the orchestra (ergo diamond) is calibrated for perfect harmony.

Going completely off-topic (sorry @diagem ) - In academia, ensemble tuning philosophy discussions aren't dissimilar to diamond-cutting nuance discussions. Some of my favorite debates as a performance major at university revolved around stuff like tuning to A442 rather than A440. Essentially - a brightness vs fire debate.

 

[Rockdiamond]

You're one of a kind Yoram!!!
Thanks for the informative paper.....

 

[diagem]

You're one of a kind Yoram!!!
Thanks for the informative paper.....

I'll take it as a compliment..., David.

 

[Rockdiamond]

I'll take it as a compliment

Exactly how it was meant!! You really do stand out from the crowd....in a very good way

 

[oldminer]

Well done! Perfection is rarely offered up in such a readable and understandable form. THANK YOU.

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

Great stuff Yoram. Sent on to some amateur gem cutters (so they know how much skill can go into what they believe is a commodity).
BTW do you use the oil on the facet trick? Diamond cutters have shown me a little oil on a facet they are shifting (angle or azimuth) a tiny bit allows them to touch the stone and see where the oil has been polished off.