The pear-shaped diamond cut is a unique and elegant cut that has a rich history dating back centuries. Its creation is often attributed to a Flemish diamond polisher named Lodewyk van Berquem in the 15th century. Van Berquem is known for his innovations in diamond cutting techniques, and he is credited with developing the scaif, […]
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History of Emerald Cut Diamonds
The history of the emerald-cut diamond dates back to the 16th century when diamond cutting techniques began to evolve. Initially, diamonds were cut in a manner that preserved the natural shape of the crystal, resulting in shapes like the point-cut or table-cut, which had limited brilliance and sparkle. The emerald cut, as its name suggests, […]