In fact, residual matter for instance diamond powder or paste are commonly used industrial purposes, primarily for creating drill bits and other abrasives. In addition diamond paste also acts as alloying ingredients with metals. Coming back to the precious stone, once the diamond has been cut, the gemstone will be polished into a smooth diamond surface. During this time the diamond is classified according to the 4 Cs, namely cut, color, clarity and carat. The finished result is a brilliantly shimmering, smooth diamond gemstone due to the particular diamond cutting and polishing processes that it undergoes.
Majority of people are unaware of the fact that diamonds are always the brilliant gemstones that they are often seen as today. In fact, before the 15th century, diamonds used to be used as ornaments in their original or unrefined condition, which means that they were neither cut nor polished. You can know more the diamond cutting process which will describe this procedure in addition to the polishing aspect of this beautiful gemstone.