EGL-CERTIFIED 0.71ct H-SI1 MARQUISE DIAMOND RING- This lovely and brilliant 0.71ct H-I color SI1 clarity (eye clean) natural white diamond is set in a lovely solid 14K white gold mounting size 6. Appraised at $6,110 with EGL certification number 774508115D. Total weight is 2.45 grams and the diamond dimensions are 8.10 x 4.64 x 3.15 mm.
1.01ct G SI2 ROUND BRILLIANT DIAMOND- This large and lovely gem is eye clean with full brilliance, and we will set it in a 14K white or yellow gold ring, pendant, or part of an earring set for FREE! Just let us know how you would like it set when you check out!
1.03ct G SI3 ROUND BRILLIANT DIAMOND- This large and lovely gem is eye clean with full brilliance, and we will set it in a 14K white or yellow gold ring, pendant, or part of an earring set for FREE! Just let us know how you would like it set when you check out!
1.53ct TRILLION-CUT DIAMOND RING H SI1- This stunner features a 1.03ct H SI1 trillion-cut center all-natural unenhanced diamond surrounded by 0.50cts of fine white accent diamonds!
1.00ct DIAMOND RING, APPRAISED $15,354- This lovely ring of all-natural diamonds holds a lovely brilliant 0.8ct center stone and 0.2ct of accent gems, set in solid 14K gold and appraised at $15,354, appraisal included!
1400s
In 1475 Lodewyk (Louis) van Berquem, a Flemish stone-polisher from Bruges, Belgium, introduced the concept of absolute symmetry in the placement of facets on the stone. His advancements produced the pear-shaped "Pendeloque" or "Briolette" cut (below, center). The 55k Sancy Diamond (Maharaja of Guttiola) and the 137k Florentine Diamond (Medici Family - Duke of Burgundy 1467), are both Briolette cuts, and it has been reported that van Berquem was their creator.
The pendeloque shape was not commercially viable due to its lack of fire, dispersion or brilliance (play of light). There was a large amount of waste in the cutting process, and the shape was only suitable for certain odd shapes of rough diamond.
1500s
16th century gem cutter Giacomo Tagliacarne and Renaissance gem-cutter Giovanni delle Corniole further perfected the art of facetted gem cutting. During this period a new type of cut known as the "Rose" or "Rosette" was introduced (above center). The Rosette was a popular cut for over a century due to the higher amount of brilliance it produced when compared with the Pendeloque cut and the reduction in the loss of weight in the cutting process. The drawback was that the stone needed to be cut thick in order to reduce light loss and this cut did not produce sufficient fire. These limitations eventually lead to the invention of the Brilliant cut.
1600s
17th century French jeweler, Jean-Baptiste Tavernier (1605 -1689), was one of the early pioneer's of Europe's diamond trade with India. Although he was born in Paris, his ancestors were from Antwerp, Belgium. In his book "The Six Voyages of Jean-Baptist Tavernier" he documented many historically significant diamond cuts from India's past (top and below).
Many of the new trends, including the Katie, Amelia and Sophie Collections of modern eternity rings, have introduced mix settings to create full diamond eternity rings which truly sparkle and catch the light. They work their magic best when seen on, as they act to compliment the hand of the wearer and make the perfect accessory to any outfit.
