BLOOD-RED DIAMOND BOUGHT

Stratford Evening Post, Volume I, Issue 82, 16 March 1931, Page 8

BLOOD-RED DIAMOND BOUGHT

PURCHASED AS “INFERIOR." Among a parcel of inferior stones purchased by a Johannesbuarg firm of diamond cutters on the Lichtenburg fields recently was a diamohd of rare quality and most unusual colour. When purchased, the stone was six and a-half carats in weight, and looked fit for use only as “boori” in diamond cutting. On closer examination, however, it was found that under the clouded surface of the diamond was something brighter. A cutter immediately set to work on the stone and, after a few polished windows had been made, bright sparks were seen coming from different angles. The cutting process was continued until the stone had been reduced to one and a-half carats. It was a beautiful blood-red diamohd, which experts declare to be a gem of great rarity. In 20 years’ experience of diamond cutting the director of the firm has never come across a stone of that colour. Its value has been assessed at over £SOO.