10/12 The facets on the _collet_ side are equally exact--twenty-five, including the _collet_, or fifty-eight facets in all. As I said, the color is flawless. In other words," he continued without hesitation, "I should say, speaking as an expert, that it is the most perfect diamond existing in the world to-day." Mr.Latham had been staring at him mutely, and he still sat silent for an instant after Mr.Czenki had finished. "You know, Mr.Latham," he went on suddenly, "there are a hundred experts, commissioned by royalty, scouring the diamond markets of the world for such stones as this. So, if you are looking for a sale and a price, by all means offer it abroad first." He lifted the sparkling, iridescent jewel from the box again, and gazed at it reflectively. |