I''ve always been wondering if the origin of the rough or the variances of the rough will have an effect on the brilliance of the resulting cut stone. I''ve heard some dealers said a particular stone is more brilliant since it came from South Africa or ........ I have never been able to confirm or dispute that statement.
People have been paying premimum for rubies from Burma and Sapphires from Ceylon. Besides better color, they seem to exhibit more brilliance. I am wondering if the same applies to diamonds. Theoretically, can two diamonds with the same clarity, color and cut display different degrees of brilliance? Does the internal characteristics of a rough or its origin play a role on the potential quality of the final cut product?
People have been paying premimum for rubies from Burma and Sapphires from Ceylon. Besides better color, they seem to exhibit more brilliance. I am wondering if the same applies to diamonds. Theoretically, can two diamonds with the same clarity, color and cut display different degrees of brilliance? Does the internal characteristics of a rough or its origin play a role on the potential quality of the final cut product?