rough diamond

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But a Adrian Newey-designed rocket ship from Williams saw him overcome a development phase Schumacher at Ferrari and a rough diamond debutant in team-mate Jacques Villeneuve.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025

De Beers, the world's largest rough diamond producer by value, said in a recent report that while global diamond jewellery demand would hold above pre-pandemic levels in 2023, the economic landscape was difficult.

From Reuters • Oct. 30, 2023

Becker signalled he would focus on the mental side of the game and described Rune as “a rough diamond that needs polishing.”

From Washington Times • Oct. 19, 2023

The rough diamond is then cut and polished to your specifications.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2023

You're a good, grateful, sensible lad," exclaimed Richard heartily; "and believe me, though I'm a rough diamond, I have your true interest at heart.

From The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 4, July, 1851 by Various