(ËlÉk tÉrn) n. 1. a reading desk in a church from which the Bible lessons are read during the service. 2. a stand with a slanted top, used to hold a book, speech, etc., at the proper height for a standing reader or speaker.
How a Diamond is Formed. In order for diamond to form there must be an available source of carbon and relatively narrow ranges of temperates and pressures must align. This happens around 100 miles below the crust. Once crystalized the diamonds must be rapidly transported to the surface without undergoing substantial change.
Also called a Teardrop cut, the pear shaped diamond style is best described as a hybrid of a Round and Marquise cut, where one end is rounded and the other tapers to a point. Traditionally, a pear shaped diamond has 58 facets, so the cut displays almost as much sparkle as a Round cut.