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History of Pear Shaped Cut Diamonds

26th November 2023 By Coby Shalev

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

17th November 2023 By Coby Shalev

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, […]

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History of Princess Cut Diamonds

30th October 2023 By Coby Shalev

The history of the Princess Cut diamond, a popular and elegant diamond shape, is a relatively recent one compared to other classic diamond shapes like the round brilliant cut. The Princess Cut is a square or rectangular-shaped diamond with pointed corners and is characterised by its brilliant cut, which maximises the diamond’s sparkle and fire. […]

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The History of Asscher Cut Diamonds

6th October 2023 By Coby Shalev

The Asscher cut is a unique and elegant diamond shape known for its step-cut facets and striking appearance. It was first created in the early 20th century and has a fascinating history: Origins: The Asscher cut was developed by the Asscher brothers, Joseph and Abraham, who were master diamond cutters in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The Asscher […]

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Some history and facts about famous Rose Cut Diamonds

28th August 2023 By Coby Shalev

The rose-cut diamond is a distinctive diamond cut that dates back to the 16th century. It is characterised by a flat bottom and a dome-shaped crown with triangular facets arranged in a symmetrical pattern, giving it the appearance of an opening rosebud, which is where the cut gets its name. Rose-cut diamonds were widely popular […]

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Some information and history about old cut diamonds.

16th August 2023 By Coby Shalev

Old cut diamonds, also known as antique cut diamonds or vintage diamonds, refer to diamond cuts that were prevalent before modern cutting techniques were developed. These cuts were used during different historical periods, each with its unique characteristics. Here’s a brief overview of some popular old cut diamond styles and their historical significance: Rose Cut: […]

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