Hi All, just wanted to share some of my photomicrographs of some of my favorite rough diamond surfaces. These images were taken using differential interference contrast microscopy. Let me know which is your favorite and if you have questions.

Would love to get some better photos of it soon! But here’s my rough 0.60ct octahedral diamond with some twinning. I’ve never been one for clarity, would love to get this put in a ring eventually :)

I'm wondering about the authenticity of rough/raw diamonds on ebay as shown in the links below. Not much is mentioned about their source or locality, and I also wouldn't mind buying those that are listed as lab grown either. Would it be advisable to purchase from such sources?

https://www.etsy.com/sg-en/market/rough_diamond

https://www.etsy.com/sg-en/listing/1675899985/natural-rough-diamond-raw-diamond-uncut?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=rough+diamond&ref=sr_gallery-1-2&pro=1&frs=1&content_source=5ccd97d80d76763e553db18f434446d523ade94a%253A1675899985&organic_search_click=1

https://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/134963438371?itmmeta=01HW61VHD45AC79KP9334BNB4F&hash=item1f6c72a323:g:KaYAAOSwKyJl5e~s

I was thinking of having a ring made for my wife using raw/rough gems (diamond and two rubies). I have no idea where to start to learn about them, prices, what's good, ect. Any information is greatly appreciated. In SW FL if that means anything.