"The cornerstone of a fine jewelry design, a sparkling faceted gem, is actually the symbolic end to an epic journey. Formed under unfathomable heat and pressure, gemstones are nature’s most valuable treasures. Their discovery is only one chapter in a saga that spans thousands of miles and involves hundreds of man-hours."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rR8NJSND_w4&t=2091s
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