The blocker then polishes one facet, then the opposite facet. The final step is the brillianteering or finisher who polishes the remaining facets and who may correct any minor blemishes left near the surface. The finished product is now inspected by the shop supervisor. If inspection passes, it is then boiled in a solution of hydrochloric and sulfuric acid to remove oils, diamond powder and dirt. As the diamond journey begins to wind down you may realize the value of such a rare and precious object, and all the hazardous encounters a diamond must endure before becoming a beautiful, mystical piece of jewelry to be adored through many generation.
Diamonds finally reach retail stores in an assortment of ways.
The heart of a diamond club or bourse is its long main room, a busy gathering place lined with long, narrow tables lighted by high windows, which traditionally face north. Here the buyers and sellers bargain for parcels or individual stones. Often sales are concluded in nothing more than a handshake. Integrity is a very important element in the diamond world.