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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Eternal Gemstone – Star Ruby

Star ruby are a rare variety of gemstone Ruby. The magnificent Star Ruby displays a sharp six-rayed star which appears to shimmer & glide magically across gem’s surface when it is moved. This is caused due to an optical phenomenon called “Asterism”. This six-rayed star is best visible when the ruby is seen in a single light source like a spotlight or sunlight.

This optical phenomenon known as “asterism” is caused due to dense inclusions of tiny fibers of rutile (also called – silk). These stars are formed by light reflection from needle like inclusions of rutile aligned perpendicular to the rays of the star. As rutile is almost always present in star rubies, they are never fully transparent.
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