A beautiful shot of the octahedral face of a rough diamond crystal, showing the classic trigon growth markings. Examining and cataloging the surface condition of rough crystals never gets old. We love this shot.
“In this photo, the diamond is displayed on a polarizing filter that sits on the well of the scope. Fiber optic light is reflecting off the surface to show TRIGONS!” The diamond itself weighs in at 0.97 carats, and shows a light green color.
Fiber optic and dark field illumination.
FOV 10mm.
Rough crystal courtesy of David Baker.
Melissa Scarani, GG (GIA), FGA, ASA, is the founder of Gemology Resources, and Houston Gemological Lab in Houston, Texas. A seasoned gemologist with over 20 years of experience in the retail market, Scarani has worked with top credentialed jewelers affiliated with the American Gem Society (AGS).
Scarani has spent over a decade working with fine antique jewelry, developing a deep understanding of various jewelry periods and brands including Tiffany, Mauboussin, Boucheron, Giuliano, Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, Buccellati, and more.
Her extensive travels, particularly to mines in Thailand and Vietnam, have equipped her with practical skills and insights into the origins and treatment of gems.
In addition to being a GIA Graduate Gemologist, and an FGA from the Gemological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A), Scarani is also an Accredited Senior Gemologist, with the Accredited Gemologists Association. Her laboratory, Houston Gemological Lab, has just acquired the AGA’s Certified Gemological Laboratory (CGL) status.
And on top of all of that, she is an amazing photomicrographer! Her images have been seen on the cover of Gems & Jewellery magazine, as well as the leading international gemological magazine in Italy, IGR, the Italian Gemological Review.
We are honored to feature her images here in the Roskin Gem News Report.
