If diamond is the hardest material, what is used to cut diamonds?

 

When most people think of diamonds, they think of love and commitment. Many people don’t know that diamonds are the hardest natural substance on Earth. This means that diamonds are very difficult to cut and shape. So, how do jewellers cut diamonds? Let’s take a look.

The first step in cutting a diamond is to create a plan. The plan is created based on the diamond’s size, shape, and quality. Once the plan is in place, a pattern is drawn on the diamond. This pattern will help the jeweller know where to make the cuts.

Next, a small incision is made on the diamond using a laser or a rotating metal wheel. The diamond is then placed on a holding device called a dop. The dop helps keep the diamond in place while it is being worked on. A steel blade or another laser is used to make deeper cuts on the diamond following the pattern that was drawn earlier.

The next step is called bruting. Two diamonds are rubbed together during bruting to create facets (flattened surfaces) on the diamond. The number of facets depends on the final shape of the diamond that was planned earlier. For example, round diamonds have 58 facets, while princess cut diamonds have 78 facets.

After bruting, the diamond has its final shape, but it still needs to be polished to sparkle. First, a matte finish is created using fine abrasives. Next, finer abrasives are used to create a high polish finish. The last step is called “fire finishing,” during which chemicals are used to give the diamond extra sparkle and brilliance.

Conclusion:

Diamonds are beautiful stones that are often associated with love and commitment. Many people don’t know that diamonds are also the hardest natural substance on Earth! This makes them very difficult to cut and shape. So, how do jewellers do it? By following a careful plan and using special tools and techniques!

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