Unboxing Rough Diamonds | Freeform, Macles & More!

On today's episode, we're checking out all kinds of natural diamond shapes and varieties! Rebecca welcomes Andrew Slesinger, a 6th generation diamond dealer & collector with unique uncut diamonds in amazing rough forms. Learn where these specimens are found, how they form...and why Andrew could be the Dr. Dolittle of diamonds.
00:44 - diamonds in kimberlite
01:10 - diamond cubes
01:55 - natural diamond octahedrons
04:07 - diamond macles
04:59 - freeform diamonds
06:24 - moon fire diamond
06:41 - salt and pepper diamond
07:24 - starburst diamonds
08:10 - bi-color diamond
09:03 - old cut diamond
10:04 - diamond animals
11:04 - Ruff's Diamond World
12:55 - faceted diamonds
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[@gems]

We hope you enjoy checking out Andrew's awesome collection of unique natural diamonds! Which was your favorite?

[@karengarcia8587]

Since you asked, my favorite is Ruff the diamond dog. It should be this channel's mascot.😄💎🐕

[@neggispringfeild]

What is funny is I just bought a natural opal today because it looks just like an old woman's face...it fascinates me when something natural comes from the ground and imitates a natural gemstone.......also I dream of handling hundreds of brilliant cut diamonds

[@lenecoetzee6309]

My favourite is the green diamond

[@abdulmoomin2092]

Yes all is nice please I have a diamond which am selling in bergium but the price I was given is not good so I asked my brother to send to back in Ghana but still looking for a good customer so I can do business with them

[@anniehing6813]

That book for sale I from Sabah Stones collection I have interest in your channel

[@k.l.manring2083]

I like rough diamonds way more than cut and polished. So interesting to learn about how they are formed and a little history lesson too. Thanks! Great video! Ruff rocks!

[@abdulmoomin2092]

I also have a diamond which am selling in bergium now but due the price they I asked brother to send it back to me in Ghana I wanted to get a good price so that I can start a business

[@rameshbhukya8351]

@@abdulmoomin2092 hi all just

[@abdulmoomin2092]

@@rameshbhukya8351 hi my brother how are you?

[@springedge_diamondsoninsta8715]

Hey 👆👆👆 look up the handle above sells and delivers 💎 at any location🌎✈️ dude is real and legit 💯

[@Jackaroo.]

The animal shapes are amazing. They would be perfect for a museum.

[@keithallen5795]

Thats very true.The Museum of Natural History s Gem Hall.Me myself , I like diamonds free.Their loved.And have amazing history's over centuries.

[@user-lj1ib5pf4e]

I’ve found a lava rock 🪨 with gold and colour crystals and diamonds ♦️ in it

[@JewelsoftheTrade]

Rebecca looks SO happy in this video!! I enjoyed seeing her excitement over the diamonds!

[@AwokenEntertainment]

that diamond dog is truly one of a kind! invaluable

[@thirteennumbers6095]

Andrew is brilliant! So interesting and knowledgeable! Host is fantastic as ever ❤️

[@pbjsilverstudio4882]

As a metalsmith/ studio jeweler, I just learned a LOT and I love it!

[@roughdiamondworld6815]

It was such a pleasure! Thank you for watching!!!

[@BlueMileWaves]

If you know more about rough diamonds then I would like you to check some of the rough stones I have posted and let me know what your thoughts are, I would appreciate it

[@abrenos3744]

That cloudy Diamond that looks like it's glowing light blue is freaking amazing, It should be a piece of jewelry for sure. These videos are always so awesome

[@kokonana4086]

The level of his diamond knowledge is out of this world. It's obvious that he's living and breathing diamonds. Very informative conver.

[@imari2305]

This is how diamonds should be shown in their natural state; untreated and apreciated for their god given beauty. I didn't know diamonds came in bicolors either Rebecca and every last one was beautiful. My favorites are the salt and pepper and the starburst but the animal shapes wow just amazing!. Thanks Andrew for bringing your wonderful collection and sharing them with us.

[@roughdiamondworld6815]

Thank you for sharing them and the experience with us!!!

[@disideratum]

I hope this video might inspire lapidary artisans to incorporate unique diamonds like those into their works and in turn create more of a commercial demand. There have probably been so many unusual but gorgeous diamonds like those discarded for not being "commercially viable". Takes the phrase "diamond in the rough" to a whole new level! Btw, that starburst octohedron looks like a holographic recording of the birth of the universe. The Big Bang Diamond🎆

[@lc4n333]

At least salt and pepper diamond now marketed as something unique and modern compare to "traditional" briliant white diamond.

[@cathyerley3057]

Now that was just too cool, had no idea diamonds could be so unique.

[@John081590]

I have been more interested in colored gemstones, but seeing these kinds of diamonds are interesting the starburst and the animal collection is outstanding ! And I do agree, though they have less fire, I prefer the old cuts of diamonds.

[@ingorichter649]

Very cute items, especially the animal shaped conglomerates. I have never seen such fascinating rough diamonds before. Such an octaeder shaped single crystal with interesting "garden" shown here I have at about 1 ct in my gemstone collection. Thanks for sharing!

[@Muxoll-Rocks]

You guys just made me love diamonds again, thank U

[@springedge_diamondsoninsta8715]

Hey 👆👆👆 look up the handle above sells and delivers 💎 at any location🌎✈️ dude is real and legit 💯

[@petbird19]

This video is a magnum opus for this channel! Simply stunning!

[@luisalbertoangeldonescossi9324]

Rebeca and Andrew are brillian like a Diamond

[@Shock_Treatment]

I love minerals that looks like animals. I have an agate that looks like a mouse, another that looks like a toucan, and a piece of petrified wood that looks like a wolf head.

[@silvergirl7810]

What a FANTASTIC video!! These were so gorgeous and it shows how special ALL diamonds are! I’m so glad I found this- can’t wait to purchase the book for my students- it goes to show there just isn’t a bad purchase with any diamond- it’s always an investment for so many reasons- personal and financial!! ❤️ 💎

[@roughdiamondworld6815]

Thank you for your beautiful comments!!! Ruff is excited to get into the classroom himself in book 2, currently being written!!!

[@wasd____]

For the average person, a diamond is a terrible purchase as an investment. No jeweler will buy it back for anything _close_ to what you pay as a retail purchaser. The commercial gem diamond world wants diamonds to be essentially disposable; once purchased at a high retail price, the market is set up so they have little resale value. Unless you're a connected dealer who can get them at wholesale and flip them, you buy a diamond for sentimental reasons, not investment reasons, and expect to lose essentially all the monetary value you put into the purchase. Period.

[@Ruggedystim]

I would totally love to hang with this guy, seems like he knows his stuff, but down to earth. Great video

[@milanopiano]

Woooooow the bi-colour and the starburst(?)!! Never knew that diamonds could do that. I have been sleeping on diamonds, these are SO cool!

[@hathama1088]

Some beautiful stones in that collection. It's awesome that he wants to put them in a museum!

[@keithallen5795]

The bi color is a artist (diamond cutters) dream stone.I definitely would polish 1 or 2 small windows.And set it as a pin.or pendent.

[@roughdiamondworld6815]

You can find our rough at www.roughdiamondworld.com enjoy!!!

[@jamestaylor6041]

love the bicolour and the salt and pepper very unique and you were right , they would make the perfect stones for engagement rings

[@CrystalAngelaTranquilino]

idk why but he looks like what i imagine a diamond dealer to look like. lovely collection too

[@keithallen5795]

My favorite is the yellow, orange russian.And I might cut a single face (table) to view color, but no or very small side facets.Around as a frame.Thats very fancy "unique"!

[@SkyMuse13]

This is so wonderful thank you for showing us these!!

[@gems]

Our pleasure!

[@pemuladingpa7440]

Thanks for showing the valuable varities Diomends that's so beautiful in raw.

[@hshwhitten]

I’m fascinated by this episode.

[@susanrutman5604]

What a great history and sampling of forms of diamonds!

[@lindasaav7364]

Rough diamonds are by far the coolest! But when it comes to cut ones I like the more rustic ones, like old mine cuts and especially if done to salt and pepper diamonds 👌🏼

[@BlueMileWaves]

I would appreciate you reviewing some of the rough stones I have on my profile and sharing your thoughts with me

[@jakemoeller7850]

The milky diamond is gorgeous! W O W

[@tammyphillips6299]

This was so cool! I loved seeing all of the diamonds and learned so much. Ruff the diamond dog is adorable. 🥰🐾

[@alanthomas8407]

Thank you so much, love the presentation and your guests. Very informative, and love the passion .🙂

[@deni9626]

How fascinating. Ruff is just too cute, the salt and pepper are just beautiful. Face it, they all are but WOW.

[@GracieAckerman]

I like the milky diamond 💎

[@carlosdelacadiz6658]

Rebecca has such a beautiful smile 😍.

[@janneliekekooistra1069]

I was looking for comments about rough the Diamond dog, when i realised this video was just posted. Thank you for this very intresting and informative vid!

[@gems]

You're welcome!

[@winkfinkerstien1957]

Wow, entertaining and informative! Thank you! 😎👍🏻

[@gems]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@April17771]

I think this is a very appropriate time for me to catch this video, as diamonds are my birthstone and my bd is in 2 day. Love Rough 🐕‍🦺!

[@roughdiamondworld6815]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

[@olivertrpovski9990]

Beautiful rough diamonds 💎

[@roughdiamondworld6815]

Thank you!!!

[@anthonymcclain6475]

I'll really appreciate the video... very informative...binge watching now 😂

[@cheryljurk7473]

I have some diamonds i found in a farm field in michigan when i was walking my dog and we were looking for some deer tracks. They were sooo beautiful, so i took them back and cleaned them up. I took them up to a local jeweler to have them tested. I was so excited when she tested several very large diamonds and she said they were real diamonds. I did some research and found out that michigan had a lot of coal mines and some known kimberlite pipes as well. I looked a little deeper, and found out that Michigan also had volcanic activity. So the chances of finding them here are great. There are many kimberlight rocks all around there too. I also found a two piece meteorite in the same field. Please Let me know if u may know anyone who may like to purchase some. GIA charges per carat and i really don't have that kind of money right now. Thanks, Cheryl

[@kickstothehead3705]

I like the optical Illusion one I think

[@ruhituranminergem]

Your diamond presentations in different and original forms were beautiful. !!! ********* Değişik ve özgün biçimlerdeki elmas tanıtımlarınız güzeldi. !!!!!!!!!

[@roughdiamondworld6815]

Thank you!!!

[@Nicht-die-Mama]

Concerning cuteness nobody can beat Rebecca! 🥰

[@Prickly-Brew]

I cannot watch any of your videos without leaving quite envious yet full of joy watching your excitement! This was me with the parcels of moldavite. Childish excitement

[@TyroneBeiron]

Andrew Slesinger is definitely in his element as he shines just talking about these! And lots of fun in the boxes too.

[@roughdiamondworld6815]

Thank you for your kind sentiment!!!

[@tedundercarriage8183]

@@roughdiamondworld6815 oy vey my shiny rocks!!! 👃🏽

[@sardarinzamam9890]

Thank you Rebecca for sharing such amazing collection ☺️

[@jasminenwhitaker9717]

The universe has gifted me with very unique qualities of 💎 gem and elemental elements Thankful for the beautiful blessings 🙌 🙏 ✨️ you my freind God bless you as well beautiful work ❤️

[@brydonjesse]

ganesh! and after he made a kids book! okay he is legit cool guy

[@JR-sd3fk]

I read up on diamonds and gemstones almost every night and i am humbled by what i watched here. So cool. Please do more of these!

[@roughdiamondworld6815]

We did another episode together on Sapphires that I hope will air in September! Stay tuned!!!

[@JR-sd3fk]

@@roughdiamondworld6815 oh i def will be!

[@jimlancaster6120]

Well the Animal collection was very nice!

[@davidtyndall3786]

A true blessing. Both do enjoyable but also adorable. They could be a thing. Some chemistry there. I have a ruff the free standing picture jasper dog. 3 months ago I tried cleaving off a large chunk. First shard. Looks veri similar to rough. It’s paper thin 11 carats. And sits upright like a beautiful dog and looks like Leia. My best friend. A doggy.

[@treasurechest123]

What a treat. This was a great video celebrating diamond diversity!

[@fabriciofernandes2012]

omggg i’m just literally In love with them!!! the way she hold and look to the stones 😍😍😍 and the way he looks at her looking at it!!! I can literally they actually love stones, i’ve never seen any one like that ❤️❤️❤️

[@GREEKEXPLORERS]

Thank you for sharing!!

[@gyrfalcon7332]

That was fun and educational! Keep up the great work!

[@gems]

Thank you! Will do!

[@justmeonthebeach]

Very interesting and entertaining. I like the book!

[@roughdiamondworld6815]

We had a blast writing it and are working on more! Thank you for watching!!!

[@nehemiasrodriguez2159]

Great video, I was looking for a reputable rough diamond dealer now I found one thank you.

[@roughdiamondworld6815]

Thank you for your kind sentiment! We have so much fun being able to share these amazing diamonds and experiences!!! Diamonds Are Fun!!!

[@haiman4962]

Dflawless Dragon sounds like all the Diamond Authority we know. I'm sure Steven can make friends with him in the end.

[@lenecoetzee6309]

Thank you that was very interesting My favourite is the green diamond

[@ProspectorAl]

I love rough diamonds. So varied in shape and color.

[@BlueMileWaves]

I would like you to help me review some of the stones I have

[@AlexisTwoLastNames]

those octahedra are beautiful.

[@luisalbertoangeldonescossi9324]

Andrew s,you rock papa!!!love you collection, i was in the peruvian deser 3 years ago and i found some...but dientes know how to look for or reconize a rough Diamond looks like!👍👍👍👌🇵🇪

[@PaletteBegonia]

I’ve never really taken the time too appreciate rough diamonds, but those squared formations are truly cool too look at , using those would look super interesting in jewellery I think but really there were some crazy looking specimens in this one ! Big Win from the guest 🔥

[@roughdiamondworld6815]

Thank you! I highly recommend you checking out Todd Reed and his jewelry designs. He made rough diamonds in modern jewelry popular even before Debeers jumped on board!!!

[@colleendeis928]

Loved this guest!!

[@roughdiamondworld6815]

Thank you!!! Im hoping to be back soon!!!

[@kalimantangemstone]

Very nice 👍👍👍👍👍

[@karengarcia8587]

Whoa, all these diamonds are very beautiful in their rough natural forms.😃🤩🤍💎 I never knew they're many types of diamonds and it's fascinating to know the facts of each one.🤔 I think they look unique looking when they're not cut.🪨⛏ I like them but my favorite is Ruff the diamond dog.💎🐕 It's so cute even there's a book about these gem animals too.😊📘 Plus diamond is mine and my cousin's birthstone.👭🥳🤍💎🎂 Which is this weekend. Thanks for showing us this collection and good video.👨‍🏫💎

[@gems]

Happy Birthday!

[@karengarcia8587]

@@gems Thank you so much.😊💎🎉

[@roughdiamondworld6815]

Happy Birthday!!!

[@springedge_diamondsoninsta8715]

Hey 👆👆👆 look up the handle above sells and delivers 💎 at any location🌎✈️ dude is real and legit 💯

[@desprado3663]

Wow stepped right out of the box!

[@jorgefaleromazziotti1174]

This guy is so great!

[@BacGold]

Gostei muito dó seu canal é sou garimpeiro é descobri muito coisa interessante 🙏

[@tlallihouse3126]

I really love the host she's so beautiful and absolutely love her voice

[@warren2457]

Shocking and amzing content sir!

[@korakatar7921]

Great video! Ruff stole my heart 😍

[@pumpkindiamond994]

8:28 half of it looks like a deep orange. When cut and polished it could yield a fancy vivid orange or fancy vivid yellowish orange diamond that weighs 2 carats more or less. It is worthy to be cut & polished! But I bet the reason why they didn't polished it is because they can predict that the final outcome would be an orange diamond with brown overtones. Without that brown overtones they will surely cut it!

[@LaOwlett]

Princess cut is my favorite.

[@benschulz3871]

so cool... well actually like u said its "fascinating"... thank u for sharing much love

[@John081590]

I love this!

[@fabiolasalazar4864]

Amazing 🤩

[@gems]

Thanks 🤗

[@Makoworgen]

There is no comparison to the Animal collection, those are on their own level. I'd have to say the brown diamond with the 2 different inclusions has to be my fav (it reminds me of what the resurrection stone would look like from Harry Potter).

[@smifnwess93]

Needed this knowledge

[@lorawaring883]

AMAZING. Thanks for sharing :)

[@heidihalderman1118]

Wow wow WOW!

[@aimee-lynndonovan6077]

Moonfire!?😋like the bicolor. 😸🤑Ruff the diamond dog, cute.🤩

[@josephinepee811]

I didn't know I had diamonds amongst my collections, I got some crystals, quarts, some glass stones, in all I still haven't seen a blue one yet, even amongst the limestones, that color is missing. Limestones come in various colors and most white ones, sometimes have a fossilized tiny creatures, bugs or shrimps. Some big ones sometimes have a half missing body of a fish or a maybe a lemming, the only mouse-related rodent up here. I Still never found a rest of a missing piece, probably long gone somewhere. Water had been high, at one time or another, I see some gray mud area, with crushed seashells, amongst the hills or even on top, from time to time. The amethyst, light pink crystal and the pitch-black gem and some garnets and are my favorite in my collection. Some gemstones and rocks seemed to have been in a tumbler or polished here too, but nature does its' wonders, so she picked up some and they were real, oily ones too. Ying, you must be in 7th heaven.

[@alisoncleeton877]

A billion years olde! Wow!!!👍

[@mikeharrington5593]

Aside from the star item - Ruff - I really liked the milky opalescent diamond. I wouldn't have known that most of these variations exist but for this video. Cool !

[@shahazadali2807]

Excellent and the most attarective. collection

[@MirGem]

Omg that was awesome thanks so much 🤩

[@teddiamondsproduction2578]

I m delighted to see it

[@birdlady2725]

Who Knew? Thank you for sharing this. I am not a diamond person, but, i love the other options out there. Fascinating.

[@stephenscordato4321]

Ugh I wanna hate diamonds but this video has me oggling these stones. I DON'T NEED IT! I DON'T NEED IT!😭😍

[@ProximaCentauri88]

I enjoy this video so much! My favoriites are the animals, the cloudy diamond, and the salt and peppers!

[@chaozhiluo]

Amazing video, I love how those crystals looks like :)

[@keithallen5795]

Nice to here his family left in 1939.I've heard of other jewelers that ran.Their diamonds saved them.In looting (war) The jewels go first.

[@Princess-dk8gt]

I'm imagining that ruff diamond dog then it has 18k white gold collar and leash for necklace it's gonna be awesome

[@hambirthbsangma8180]

Thanks for encouraging sir

[@alisoncleeton877]

Awwww da diamond doggo!!😍😍😍👍

[@Angel-hq1tg]

She’s gorgeous 😳 and the gems are cool