Diamonds and precious stones, a popular account of gems .. . DIAMOND-CUTTING. 267 morsel in his hand; he decides how it should beshaped to retain the utmost weight with the mostbrilliant effect; he detects every flaw and streak,. Fig. 113.—Details of a Compartment of the Splitters Workroom. and he knows whether the imperfections are atthe stones surface or at its heart. Very quicklythen he sets to work. He takes a longish woodenimplement or baton, shaped so as to be con- 268 PRECIOUS STONES. veniently held in the hand, and having at one enda ferule extending a little beyond the wood andfilled
Diamonds and precious stones, a popular account of gems .. . DIAMOND-CUTTING. 267 morsel in his hand; he decides how it should beshaped to retain the utmost weight with the mostbrilliant effect; he detects every flaw and streak,. Fig. 113.—Details of a Compartment of the Splitters Workroom. and he knows whether the imperfections are atthe stones surface or at its heart. Very quicklythen he sets to work. He takes a longish woodenimplement or baton, shaped so as to be con- 268 PRECIOUS STONES. veniently held in the hand, and having at one enda ferule extending a little beyond the wood andfilled with a mastic or cement of resin and cement he softens by heating it at a lamp, then
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