Using computerized measuring equipment, the AGS verified that each stone was cut and polished to rigorous standards.
The ancient Egyptians used copper saw blades more than 5, 000 years ago to cut both wood and stone.
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Using computerized measuring equipment, the AGS verified that each stone was cut and polished to rigorous standards, which can take up to four times longer than normal cutting and, in the wrong hands, result in a ruined stone.
When a stone is identified as a borderline case between two grades, the system uses an optimisation technique, called a genetic algorithm, to explore the different ways in which the stone could be cut to maximise its value.
In addition, Ahluwalia also designed a new engagement ring for Royal Asscher called Legacy in which the signature Asscher cut diamond serves as the center stone of the platinum wave-like ring, with diamonds of different cuts detailing each side of the ring.
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The old stone slabs which traders used to cut and sell meat and other produce, like cloth, have been preserved.
Asscher studied the stone for six months before attempting the cut.
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In addition, the report notes that the original rough stone from which The Vivid Yellow was cut must have possessed an extraordinary intensity and thus required no modified faceting in the cutting process to help bring out the color.
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After months of work to strengthen and re-point the stone walls, the first piece of steelwork was cut away and removed by a crane on Friday.
Ruts cut by hundreds of years of wagon wheels can be seen in the stone gateways of forts.
For over 600 years lapidarists, or stone-cutters, have been using essentially the same techniques to cut diamonds and determine their value, says Dr Holden.
It appeared as if carved out of stone, but in fact was made of vast segments of hot-wire-cut polystyrene with a light beech veneer.
"It's possible the Fed will cut rates, but I think they're going to spend more time working out targeted measures, " Stone said.
Graff's wholesale business allows him to cut out the usual middlemen--the brokers, polishers and manufacturers who each take their slice as a rough stone moves up the jewelry chain.
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