Strains In Diamonds

Strain in diamonds is also known as stress and occurs in around 40% diamonds. It is actually a distorted crystal growth in the diamond. Strains are more commonly present in Pear, Marquise & Triangle shape cut diamonds as compared to brilliant round cut diamonds.

Before a diamond is cut, cutters analyze the color, location & amount of strain in it. Diamond can survive the whole cutting and polishing process then it will also survive the normal wear & tear despite the presence of strain. There isn’t anything major to be concerned about- as strains in diamonds are normal.
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Gorgeous Garnets

Garnets, known for their fire and brilliance, acquire their name from the Latin word “granatus” meaning “grain like” probably in relation to the similarity in appearance to a pomegranate. It is the recognized birthstone of January and also the birthstone for the second year of marriage.

The Garnet family is chemically as complex as its varieties suggest. The term Garnet does not stand for a single mineral but a group of similar minerals namely, Pyrope, Almandine, Spessartite, Andradite, Grossularite, Hydrogrossular and Uvarovite; also referred to as the species of Garnets. Depending on the intermingling of these species the family offers various hues. The industry gives names to these blends such as Rhodolite Garnet having a purplish red to pink color and the Malaia Garnet exhibiting a sunset orange color, the two most preferred Garnets as far as gemstone jewelry is concerned.
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