Show diamond buying A first water diamond says the min ing world Is of uniform luster and color free from cracks bubbles cloudy spots or streaks or incisions of any kind any of these objection able features can usually be told by holding the stone between the eye and light or more so by being 1 mersed in a liquid with high reflect tave power such as oil or cloves alln seed oil or kerosene the operation of cutting frequently produces cracks called feathers so that the stone should be purchased after it has been cut in every instance |