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Lake County Press, Issue 2138, 4 October 1906, Page 7

Very beautiful effects are now produced by engraving the surface of diamonds. A French jeweller. Bordinet, has invented tools for this purpose, which, ii is said only his son is permitted in use. Among the surprising things thus produced is a diamond cut. into the form of a ring, polished on the inside, and covered with delirate engraving on the upper surface. Another is an engraved diamond fish. Diamonds are also engraved with armorial bearings. Only in the past few years has it been possible to bore holes through diamonds, but this feat is now accomplished in manv cutting establishments. The bored stones are than strung together with other gems or with pearls. "I think that friend oi yours is pretty, forward uti such short acquaintance," complained Mrs. N'agget. "1 overheard him remark that I was 'no chicken.' "W. 11." replied Nngget. "you can't blame him Ile coll if 111 * 1 be expect ed to know how you cackle lit i i i ues."