CBSE GRADE 11

Business Studies Project

Topic: Case Study on a Product

2022-23

In partial fulfillment of the Grade 11 Term-1 Examination

Submitted by:
Name :

Class : Business Studies Group: 2

Student ID :

Under the guidance and supervision of

Ms.vandana.karda
Teacher-in-charge & Business Studies Faculty
Oakridge International School - Gachibowli
Khajaguda, on Nanakramguda Road, Cyberabad, Hyderabad-500008
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Any accomplishment requires encouragement, guidance and

efforts from many people. This project is no different. I thank The
Central Board for Secondary Education (CBSE) and Oakridge
International School, Gachibowli, Hyderabad for providing this
opportunity to carry out this project.

I wholeheartedly express my sincere gratitude to my Business

Studies Teacher, Ms.Sagarika Kuchipudi, for her valuable support,
constant help and guidance for the successful completion of this project.

I would also like to thank my family and friends who encouraged

me and helped for this project by their cooperation and assistance.

Name : mohammed saqib

Grade : 11 D
Roll No. : 09H3713
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INDEX

Sl.No. Contents / Topics Page No.

1 PREFACE 1
PLANNING & ACTIVITIES
DONE DURING THE PROJECT
INTRODUCTION TO
DAIMOND
Competitive products/ product-
alternatives and their impact.
Diamond processing, preparation
of the ore for use in various
products.
ADVANTAGES OF BUYING
DAIMONDS
DISADVANTAGES OF
INVESTING IN DAIMONDS

INVESTMENT
CONCLUSION
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PREFACE
Diamond is undoubtedly one of the most well-recognized and sought-
after materials.  e use of diamond as a gemstone is deeply ingrained
in many cultures, and a range of attributes are associated with diamond,
such as it being the symbol of wealth and love. Despite their popularity as
a gemstone, relatively little attention is paid to the mineral diamond in its
naturally occurring form.
In this book we focus exclusively on natural, uncut diamonds and their
characteristic features, such as their crystal morphologies, their colors,
their surface textures, and the types of inclusion they contain. We eluci-
date how these features not only provide insights into the growth process-
es of diamonds, but also into the workings of our planet’s interior.
A number of popular books have been written about diamonds, but
few of these discuss the unique features of natural diamonds in any
detail. More information can be found in the scientifi c literature, but this
literature is scattered over many disciplines, including physics, geology,
mineralogy, gemology, and material science. Due to the vast number of
scientifi c articles that have been published about diamonds, it is diffi cult
to provide a comprehensive overview of the literature.  e references
provided throughout this book, therefore, should only be regarded as a
starting point from which the interested reader can delve deeper into the
world of diamonds in nature.

PLANNING & ACTIVITIES DONE DURING

THE PROJECT
 Determine the project requirement
 Determine the project condition of the source file and data
base
 Revise the risk assessment
 Determine or revise the cost estimate
 Prepare the project
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 Identify critical success factor…

OBSERVATION
AND
FINDINGS
INTRODUCTION TO DIAMONDS
Diamond’s splendor has been appreciated for
centuries, but there was not much scientific
knowledge about it before the twentieth century.
Until the late 1700s, diamond posed a challenge
to scientists. What was this hard, beautiful,
mysterious substance made of? Scientific
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experiments proved that diamond is made of

carbon. Carbon is an element, which is
something that cannot be broken down into
simpler components. Carbon is one of the most
abundant elements

Competitive products/ product-alternatives and

their impact.
SILVER
1. Silver is a chemical element with the symbol Ag (from
the Latin argentum, derived from the Proto-Indo-European "shiny" or
"white") and atomic number 47.
2. A soft, white, lustrous transition metal, it exhibits the
highest electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, and reflectivity of
any metal.
3. The metal is found in the Earth's crust in the pure, free elemental
form ("native silver"), as an alloy with gold and other metals, and in
minerals such as argentite. Most silver is produced as a byproduct
of copper, gold, lead, and zinc refining.

PLATINUM
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1. platinum chemical element, the best known and most widely used
of the six platinum metals of Groups 8–10, Periods 5 and 6, of
the periodic table.
2. A very heavy, precious, silver-white metal, platinum is soft and
ductile and has a high melting point and good resistance
to corrosion and chemical attack.
3. Small amounts of iridium are commonly added to give a harder,
stronger alloy that retains the advantages of pure platinum.

(ASPECTPHASES OF DIAMOND
PROCESSING:
1. CVD Diamond Laser Coring
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Coring is the process of removing the tough

central part of a rough CVD diamond. This
process is done to obtain a fine structure of the
CVD which can be processed further to make
the diamonds. The process, when done with the
help of lasers, is termed as Laser CVD Coring.

Coring becomes as easy process with SLTL

Group’s Laser Systems made to carry operation
with utmost precision and hence achieving
enhanced productivity.
2. CVD Diamond Laser Slicing
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Slicing is the next step towards shaping the

CVD diamonds after the process of Coring. In
this process, the larger rough section obtained
through coring is divided into smaller and
thinner slices. The slices obtained through
SLTL’s Laser Systems are seamless.

SLTL Group’s Laser Systems operates with

seamless hardware and software integration to
carry this critical operation with delicacy and
gain break free slicing.
3. Drawing/Marking/Planning
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A diamond is marked in order to determine how

it may be cut to the greatest advantage.
Traditionally, an experienced diamond expert
used an Indian ink pen to do this.
More recent methods involve computer-aided
design systems that analyze the stone, and then
mark their surface using a very precise laser
beam.
Diamond manufacturers analyze diamond rough
from an economic perspective, with two
objectives steering decisions made about how a
faceted diamond will be cut.
The first objective is that of maximum return on
investment for the piece of diamond rough.
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The second is how quickly the finished diamond

can be sold. Scanning devices are used to get a
3-dimensional computer model of the rough
stone.
Also, inclusions are photographed and placed on
the 3D model, which is then used to find an
optimal way to cut the stone.
4. Cleaving/Sawing
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Cleaving is a method of splitting a diamond

parallel to the direction of crystal grain with a
single blow.
It is done to divide the stone into two or more
pieces, or in order to remove impurities or
irregularities.
Sawing is a method of splitting a diamond
against the grain of the crystal.
5. Bruiting
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Bruting involves the shaping of the base of a

diamond, by which it more or less receives its
form as a polished diamond.
The circumference of the cut stone forms the
shape of the girdle, which is the narrow band
that encompasses the edge of the plane
separating the crown and the pavilion of a
polished gemstone.
Bruting can be done manually but most is done
mechanically today. More modern cutting
methods involve laser beams.
6. Polishing
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Polishing is the process which facets the

diamond.
The most popular polished diamond is a round
brilliant, which has a total of 57 facets – the
upper place, or table facet; the crown or section
above the girdle, which includes 32 facets; and
pavilion, or section below the girdle, which
includes, 24 facets.
This is done to ensure maximum weight, clarity
and best angles for the specific shape of
diamond. After initial crossworking is complete,
the diamond is finalized by smoothing the main
facets by the crossworker, which is known as
polishing the diamond.
7. FINAL INSPECTION
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The final stage involves thoroughly cleaning the

diamond in acids, and examining the diamond to
see whether it meets the quality standards of the
manufacturer.
8. Recutting
Due to changes in market desirability and
popularity, the value of different styles of
diamond fluctuates.
All diamonds can be recut into new shapes that
will increase value at that time in the market and
desirability

(ASPECT-3)
ADVANTAGES OF BUYING DAIMOND
1)Historically, diamonds are a profitable investment.
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2)The demand for diamonds is increasing while the supply is

declining.

3)Diamonds are easy to store and transport.

4)Investing in diamonds grants protection through

diversification of assets.

5)Investing in diamonds grants protection against inflation.

6)Diamonds are highly liquid assets.

7)Investing in diamonds is tax-friendly

8)Diamonds hold emotional value.

DISADVANTAGES OF DAIMOND
It is expensive price wise. If one wants a good
diamond, be ready to shell out a hefty sum.
1. There is no way to check if the
diamond is of good quality for a layman,
other than the certificate provided by the
vendor. The other option would be to get
it tested at a laboratory which usually is
rarely done.
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2. In case of diamond jewellery, it can be

resold only to the vendor from whom the
jewellery was bought in India.
3. A buyer can be duped into buying lab
grown diamonds or mossanites at the
price of real diamond

(ASPECT-4)
INVESTMENT
1.)Daimond investment can be done in many forms
like buying jewelry, daimond exchange-traded funds,
daimond funds, etc. Though there are times when
markets see a fall in the prices of daimond but usually
it doesn't last for long and always makes a strong
upturn

2).Although the price of daimond can be volatile in the

short term, it has always maintained its value over the
long term. Through the years, it has served as a hedge
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against inflation and the erosion of major currencies,

and thus is an investment well worth considering.

MARKET VALUE OF DAIMOND

1 Carat Diamond Price Chart [Round]
Clarity D
Wholesale Retail
SI1 $ 5,545 $ 6,745
VS2 $ 6,180 $ 8,034
VS1 $ 6,768 $ 8,798
VVS2 $ 7,680 $ 9,984
VVS1 $ 8,760 $ 11,388
IF $ 10,188 $ 13,244
FL $ 12,311 $ 16,004
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CONCLUSION
Diamonds are one of the most unique minerals
to be present on Earth. With their incredible
hardness and unparalleled shine, diamonds have
made their way to not only the top of industries
but top of consumer markets. But while they
may be a nice luxury to enjoy for some, many
steps of their journey to jewelry results in
negative impacts in the environment and
society. As more attention is brought to these
issues, one can only hope that more light will be
shed as to how to fix these problems and leave a
brighter future for not only the diamonds, but
this planet.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
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TEACHER’S OBSERVATION