1200s and Before
Early taboos against the cutting and shaping of 'adamas' (diamonds) may have had more to do with practical necessity than superstition, given the difficulty in cutting the stone. As decorative objects, stones were used in their natural octahedral shape, with only minor cosmetic cleanup and polishing. These taboo may have originated in India, and spread to Europe in the early stages of the diamond trade.
1300s
In 1375, the first guild of diamond cutters and polishers (diamantaire) was formed in Nürnberg, Germany. The "Point Cut" was a major advancement during the latter half of the 14th century. The Point Cut follows the natural shape of an octahedron shaped raw diamond, eliminating waste in the cutting process.
Early taboos against the cutting and shaping of 'adamas' (diamonds) may have had more to do with practical necessity than superstition, given the difficulty in cutting the stone. As decorative objects, stones were used in their natural octahedral shape, with only minor cosmetic cleanup and polishing. These taboo may have originated in India, and spread to Europe in the early stages of the diamond trade.
1300s
In 1375, the first guild of diamond cutters and polishers (diamantaire) was formed in Nürnberg, Germany. The "Point Cut" was a major advancement during the latter half of the 14th century. The Point Cut follows the natural shape of an octahedron shaped raw diamond, eliminating waste in the cutting process.
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