The journal

Notes from the work.

Practical observations for people who buy, design with and work with diamonds. A closer look at the decisions behind the finished piece.

Manufacturing journal

The first cut is a decision.

Why a cutting plan considers geometry, inclusions and intended use before any material is removed.

Buying journal

A practical sequence for checking identity, measurements, quality descriptions and the limits of a diamond report.

Trade journal

Define the stone, the evidence and the commercial questions before comparing a trade sourcing proposal.

Jewellery journal

Understand the decisions between a first jewellery brief, a CAD model, manufacturing and the final setting.

Factory journal · 2026-09-13

A photographic look at rough inspection, polishing and the tools used in Sitaram Diamond's Surat workshop.

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