The technology of diamond and gem enhancement is directly related to that of human advancement. It is well known that technological advancements in history were primarily meant to serve the King of Queens. Innovations in diamond treatments were no exception, as precious gems were, and still continue to be, a symbol of status and prestige. Over the past hundred-plus years, the technology of diamond treatments has accelerated and progressed so much, that it has literally reshaped the world of contemporary diamantaires.