'Diamonds for Dummies' set for Jan. 24

Press release

The Montana State University-Northern, Chancellor’s Lecture Series will host “Diamonds for Dummies” with Jan Leibel Tuesday, Jan. 24. 

The performance will be at the Applied Technology Center, Hensler Auditorium, at 7:30 p.m. The presentation is free and open to the public.

A diamond is a gemstone, but what makes the diamond the favorite? Most people think of diamonds as white or clear, but diamonds come in many colors. Gemologist and owner of Heirloom Jewelers in Havre Jan Leibel will discuss everything you wanted to know about diamonds but were afraid to ask.

How can you tell if a diamond is a natural diamond, synthetic or imitation? What is a conflict diamond? How can you tell if a diamond has been clarity enhanced? What does fire and brilliance have to do with proportions? Why are diamonds the most popular gemstone and a girl’s best friend?

Diamonds and gemstones will be available for viewing.

For more information, people can call Northern at 265-3700.

  People can also visit the website to see the Spring 2017 Chancellor’s Lecture Series at msun.edu/news/calendar/events2016/ChancellorSeries.aspx.