{"id":8428,"date":"2022-11-29T07:00:07","date_gmt":"2022-11-29T12:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/?p=8428"},"modified":"2022-11-29T17:07:53","modified_gmt":"2022-11-29T22:07:53","slug":"what-is-a-diamond-trigon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/what-is-a-diamond-trigon\/","title":{"rendered":"WHAT IS A DIAMOND TRIGON?"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"What<\/div>\n

The name trigon is such an odd name<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

\nTrigon sounds kind of Star Trek<\/strong> to me:<\/p>\n

\n“Please, Captain, not in front of the Klingons!<\/strong>“<\/p>\n

\nBut in reality, a trigon is nothing more than a triangular shape found on a diamond.<\/p>\n

The definition:<\/h2>\n

\nA three-sided polygon.<\/strong><\/p>\n

I first encountered trigons about 28 years ago. I was analyzing a diamond under a microscope<\/a> just for the fun of it (a hobby of mine), and there they were…<\/p>\n

TRIGONS!<\/h2>\n

\nI found them on a rough spot of the girdle (called a natural<\/strong> – Because it’s in the natural state, which is the original diamond untouched, uncut, and unpolished).<\/p>\n

This natural had some very interesting shapes and patterns on it. I instantly became more curious<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

\nI zoomed in all the way (30x magnification<\/strong>) and low and behold I had my first experience with a trigon. <\/p>\n

\nOr should I say a lot of them.<\/strong><\/p>\n

WOW!<\/h2>\n

What a great find.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nI had never seen anything like it before – And I study a lot of diamonds.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nI’m always checking out facets, angles, how the cuts line up, looking at the culet and the girdle and of course all the imperfections and blemishes<\/strong>…<\/p>\n

\nBut nothing as exciting as this. Trigons<\/strong> (I even like saying the name) never cease to amaze me.<\/p>\n

“YO BOSS!”<\/h2>\n

At the time I didn’t know what a trigon was. My boss had to come over and explain them. He was as excited to see them as me. Natural triangular growth patterns<\/strong> is Mother Nature at her finest.<\/p>\n

What are trigons?<\/h2>\n

Trigons, no doubt, are very cool<\/strong>. They really do look like triangles one atop of another (etched pits, indented on octahedral faces – like an upside down step pyramid<\/strong>). See the diagram below to understand more.<\/p>\n

\nYou’ll see the natural<\/strong> (black area) on the bottom side of the girdle<\/strong> (red area – The girdle is the line that separates the crown from the pavilion) and all the triangular patterns formed in between.<\/p>\n

Look at the diagram and look at the diamond – Very awesome stuff.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Diamond<\/p>\n

My boss looked at me and smiled “That’s how diamonds are formed.<\/strong>” <\/p>\n

\n“Really?<\/strong>” I went back for a second look. Boy was I hooked!<\/p>\n

Triangular patterns:<\/h2>\n

Diamonds grow naturally in triangular patterns from carbon atoms joined together<\/strong> (and all this time I was thinking that diamonds grew like snowflakes<\/strong>). But no, triangle patterns are just how a diamond is born.<\/p>\n

\nAdd in the right amount of heat and the right amount of pressure and you’ll see 100% pure carbon cooking. The Earth is, after all, just a big oven for gemstones. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Identification<\/h2>\n

\nDo note that trigons are neither good, nor bad. Trigons are just another way to identify the diamond<\/strong>. Plus they also help prove that it’s a real diamond.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Trigons are probably one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen. But I will tell you, trigons are not easy to find. You could probably look at hundreds<\/strong> of diamonds and never find any of these cool little formations (crop circles anyone?<\/strong>) Hunting for trigons is like finding a needle in a haystack. Not easy!<\/strong><\/p>\n

You may even have trigons on your diamond right now and don’t even know it<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

Does it make you curious?<\/h2>\n

\nMaybe it’s time to check it out? The next time you’re in a jewelry store, ask them to use their microscope<\/a> or jeweler’s loupe<\/a>. Look at your diamond. Look all around the girdle and the underside of it (where trigons show up the most<\/strong>). See if you find any cool triangular patterns just waiting to be discovered.<\/p>\n

Certification:<\/h2>\n

\nAnother place that will tell you if you have trigons or not… <\/p>\n

\nWould be your certification papers<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

\nLook at the certificate (like GIA) for either a natural<\/strong> or an indented natural<\/strong> listed right on the actual diamond report (see example Key To Symbols<\/strong> below). Trigons could show up on either natural. If you have naturals listed, you may <\/strong>have a trigon.<\/p>\n

\"GIA<\/p>\n

\nYou should note that trigons don’t affect the clarity rating<\/strong> of your diamond. <\/p>\n

\n(That is, as long as the trigon is on the girdle and doesn’t distort it.)<\/p>\n

So what are you waiting for?<\/h2>\n

\nGrab your papers, loupe, and look.<\/strong> <\/p>\n

\nSee if you find one… You could even find dozens.<\/strong> <\/p>\n

\nYou could be the proud owner of a rare diamond phenomenon<\/strong> (just wait until your friends hear that).<\/p>\n

All in all, trigons are just a simple natural growth on a diamond. <\/p>\n

\nIt’s a microscopic world<\/strong> rarely seen by man. <\/p>\n

\nBut once you see them, you’ll never forget them.<\/p>\n

I surely won’t.<\/h2>\n

\nCheers! :)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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