Therefore, diamond cutting is traditionally considered as a delicate procedure requiring skills, scientific knowledge, tools and experience.

The anisotropy of diamond hardness is carefully considered during diamond cutting.

Considerable, too, was the Jewish share of the population, many of whom were in trade and crafts, including the diamond cutting.

The growth of the diamond cutting and polishing industry - a field almost unknown in Thailand a decade ago - has been particularly dramatic.

Precious stones are generally cleaved by impact as in diamond cutting.

After finishing school, Sam began working for his father's jewellery firm, where he learned the art of diamond cutting.

The main economic activities of the people are agriculture, dairy farming, and diamond cutting.

The enterprises to be set up include units for ornaments, apparels and diamond cutting.

Today, with the increased understanding of light dynamics and diamond cutting, many companies have developed new, modified round brilliant cut diamonds.

"In the next few years, we expect to be first in the world in diamond cutting, too."