"Unconquered One"adamas(AdamasThe diamond, whose name is derived from "adamas," flourished greatly in cutting techniques during medieval Europe. In the holiday season limited collection 'Selectable Diamonds,' we have selected five special diamonds, ranging from those conceived in the 16th century to those developed in recent years, including this season's limited edition. We will unravel the history and characteristics of each cutting.
TYPE01: Rose Cut | A brilliance born under the light of candles
Listed Items: Rosecut Diamond Combi Ring
Before the invention of electric lights, in the early 16th century when people still spent their nights by candlelight, the rose-cut diamond was conceived. In Europe at that time, parties known as soirées were held almost every night, where nobles gathered, music played, balls were held, and they indulged in ballet, opera, and theater.
Due to its enchanting glow under the light of candles, rose-cut diamonds quickly gained popularity among royalty and nobility gathering at evening parties. Their modest yet elegant and subtle sparkle captivated people's hearts.
At the time when the rose cut was invented, the modern brilliance utilizing the refractive index and dispersion of light had not yet been discovered. What captivated the royalty and nobility gathered at the evening parties was the sparkle created by the light reflecting off the cut facets on the surface of the diamond, known as scintillation (mirror reflection).
The surface of the rose cut diamond is covered with triangular facets to reflect as much light as possible. It creates a modest, understated, and shimmering brilliance that is different in character from the currently mainstream brilliant cut diamonds.
TYPE02: Emerald Cut | Rare Existence
Listed Items: Emeraldcut Diamond Combi Ring
Around the 16th century, during the early period of diamond cutting, the cut originally used for the inherently fragile Colombian emeralds was applied to diamonds. The emerald cut has a large flat surface, making inclusions, scratches, and dirt more noticeable, so only high-quality diamonds are used. It is said that these account for less than 2% of all diamonds.
The point of beauty lies in the transparency and form that come from the quality of the material. Similar to rose-cut diamonds, the brilliance created by light reflecting off the cut surfaces on the diamond, known as scintillation (mirror reflection), produces a calm and dignified presence.
TYPE03: Round Brilliant Cut | The Standard and the Pinnacle
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The round brilliant cut, said to have been invented in 17th century Venice. After the invention of electric lights, the world became brighter, leading to an even greater demand for stronger and more beautiful brilliance.
In the 20th century, the diamond cutter and PhD in mathematics, Marcel Tolkowski, used the laws of light and mathematical insights to theoretically derive the shape of a diamond that is most suitable for emitting the most beautiful and balanced brilliance and rainbow-colored dispersed light. This led to the emergence of the round brilliant cut diamond, which has 58 facets and is still widely circulated as a representative diamond cutting today.
The three main elements that create the brilliance of diamonds, as derived by Tolkowsky, are: "the dispersion of light in seven colors (= dispersion)", "the strong brilliance created by reflections within the diamond (brilliance)", and "the sparkle that occurs on the surface of the diamond in response to movement (= scintillation)". When these elements overlap in a balanced manner, they produce the unique sparkling brilliance characteristic of diamonds.
TYPE04: Princess Cut | Evolved Brilliant Cut
Listed Items: Princesscut Diamond Combi Ring
The princess cut, a relatively new cut that appeared in the late 1970s, may be easily understood as the square version of the round brilliant cut.The combination of its beauty and the excellence of its name made it the most successful cut of the late 20th century.
With 76 facets, the intricate mosaic pattern that extends to the corners creates a particularly strong brilliance. It is crafted into a thick shape to highlight its beautiful and strong shine.
TYPE05: Cushion Cut | The Origin of Brilliant Cut
Items Listed: Cushioncut Brown Diamond Combi Ring
The cushion cut diamond that has appeared this season. Its name comes from the rounded square shape that evokes a cushion. The addition of curves to the disciplined straight lines created by polishing gives it an elegant impression.
The brilliant cut, established in the 18th century, had a cushion shape. At that time, the primary focus was on how to minimize the loss of rare diamond roughs during cutting, and a polishing method was adopted that involved making as few cuts as possible, following the shape of the rough.
After that, until the establishment of cutting methods based on theoretical and mathematical calculations that maximize brilliance in the 20th century, it remained the mainstream of diamond cutting for about two centuries. It is truly a cutting method that can be called the origin of the brilliant cut.
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Since the Middle Ages, the world of diamond cutting has flourished, primarily in Europe. From the antique brilliance of the "Rose Cut," devised in the 16th century, to the "Round Brilliant Cut," which has become the standard for cutting today, various cuts have been developed over time. In the collection 'Selectable Diamonds,' we present five special diamonds, each featuring a different cut, including limited editions for this season.
