| Show The Why Behind Diamonds By Gary Sprouse Gary Sprouse Diamondis Diamond is isa a form of car car- carbon bon that crystallizes in the crystal system of highest syme try known as the cubic or isometric system It pos a hardness that far surpasses any other substance known In nature In addition it it has a very high degree of trans r refractivity and dis- dis dispersion or fire which gives rise rie in cut stones to a high degree of brilliancy and a display of prismatic ic colors providing they lire are cut pro pe perly Its fiery brilliance makes it cherished above all other gemstones and has been accepted universally as the symbol of love love As aU all Diamonds are linked with the ambition of men and love of women diamonds play playa a very colorful and nd fascinating part in world history Great Diamonds have often served as ransom and gifts of Kings have disastrous been the cause of trous wars and the overthrow of dynasties Each week or so per per- permitting I will write education al articles on the subject of Diamond and why and under what conditions diamonds are area area a good investment Why some diamonds are are worth mOre I Ithan than others and how they I are evaluated why a person planning to invest in n a diamond should consult a qualified jew eler with Gemological train I Ieler ing Why a diamond should be graded on its own merits and priced accordingly We at Sprouse Jewelers fea fea- fea feature ture a complete Gemological laboratory with all instruments I necessary in gem identification and and appraisal of stones |
