A fancy 1.13-carat yellow diamond was taken to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). There it was examined for provenance and color identification to determine the authenticity of the stone.
Diamond “Apple” is the name of the stone featured in the GIA's Gems and Gemology magazine for its unique cutting style.
“The diamond was cut in the shape of a bitten apple. It bore a striking resemblance to the iconic Apple logo, said one of the authors. He noted that the shape of the diamond “is a welcome addition to the wide range of new-cut diamonds we find commercially today.”.
According to the authors, the manufacturer could have chosen the “Apple” cutting style as a novelty. He kept the weight of the stone due to the properties of its “significant windows” to allow for “more efficient light return”.
Modern technology has paved the way for jewellery designers to be more creative with designs and cutting styles. They ensure the effective return of light. Also the weight retention properties of diamonds or fashionable stones to make them resemble other objects.
The GIA has also seen similar diamonds of unique shapes submit them to the Color Origin and Identification Service. Such as a 0.37 carat sword-shaped diamond in yellowish brown and a “sitting Buddha”.
1931 is the year in which the GIA was founded. It is one of the leading authorities on diamonds, coloured gemstones and pearls. It is a non-profit institute dedicated to education and research in the field of gemology and jewelry art. Also in setting global standards for the quality of diamonds and gemstones for the protection of consumers.
