[Jewelry making - Article 00971] - Re: [Orchid] Gemesis laboratory grown diamonds

[MillsGem]

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J. Morley,

    How right you are....isn't it ironic how the jewelry industry
    devotes itself to the destruction of those wonderful flowers of the
    mineral kingdom ! I have often winced when I thought of how many
    exquisite creations of nature have been thrashed into something that
    will be worn by an uncaring, semi-conscious mortal who will wear it
    to bits and then discard it ! 

    For many years now I have been stashing gemstone crystals to
    ultimately use in jewelry creations that not only protect the
    crystal, but will preserve the natural form. To me this is the best
    and highest use of gems. 

    As for diamonds, regardless of whether they are natural crystals or
    cut stones, I think that all those who have denigrated diamonds on
    the basis of their being boring or pretentious or overpriced should
    give at least a modicum of consideration to the fact that nothing
    even remotely out wears a diamond. Given the foregoing fact, isn't
    it supremely significant that it finds its' commonest use as an icon
    that binds personal relationships together ? Gosh.....I guess maybe
    I am being too sentimental. Perhaps grinding metals and polishing
    rocks is a nobler pursuit ! ( Don't let me suggest that
    superconductivity in cyberspace is a trivial use ! ) 

    When all is said and done, diamonds are probably the most remarkable
    mineral we know. Their cultural signficance is deeply rooted and
    their physical and electronic attributes are peerless.The fact that
    they have been exploited for maximum profit is merely an expression
    of their uniqueness ! 

Ron 
Mills, Mills Gem Co. Los Osos, Ca.


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