Clear diamonds aren't as common before 1600 as they are after it. This may be due to supply or may be due to cutting technique, I don't know. But by the early-1700s they seem to be everywhere, in quantity, and sparkling like themselves. Mid-1600s too, IIRC.
I stand corrected. Black diamonds are/were very, very rare but were know as > early as 1477 with Mary of Burgundy's engagement ring. -- Carolyn Kayta Barrows -- “The future is already here, it is just unevenly distributed.” -William Gibson -- _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
