rough diamond

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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

Two stones cut from the Cullinan Diamond — the largest rough diamond ever found — will feature prominently in the coronation, fueling controversy the royal family would rather avoid.

From Seattle Times • May 5, 2023

But young Manet was so determined that he was at last allowed by his bourgeois parents to have his way, and was sent to study under that very rough diamond Couture.

From Six Centuries of Painting by Davies, Randall