Monthly Archives: June 2014

Natural Pearls, rare beauties of the natural world, and how we identify them

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Duncan Parker

Natural pearls are a very rare thing. They have grown by accident, and are the product of incredible good fortune. Once upon a time people would dive, time after time, into the ocean, searching for the one elusive “oyster” that … Continue reading →

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Diamond Shapes

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Duncan Parker

Diamond Shapes Diamond shapes are widely varied. There is a reason; a diamond crystal is like so many products of nature; slightly variable within a general form. A perfect diamond crystal is an octahedron, in the form of a four … Continue reading →

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