Diamonds have captivated mankind for centuries. The name diamond is derived from the ancient Greek adamas meaning 'unbreakable.' There were those to be first recognized and mined in India for at least 3,000 years, but more likely double that. In the 1800s diamond wearing expanded from just men to women. Charles VII of France gifted, Agnes Sorel, diamond jewelry. In the beginning they were valued as gemstones, due to the use of religious icons in ancient India. The popularity of them increased in the 19th century due to supply, improved cutting and polishing techniques, economy, and advertising.
Today the most familiar use of diamonds is for ornamentation. Only 4% of all diamonds mines are suitable for use in jewelry, the rest are used for industrial purposes. To find each one carat gem-quality diamond, more than 20 tons of diamond-bearing ore must be mined. Both markets value diamonds differently. In the 20th century experts in gemology developed methods of grading diamonds (and other gemstones) based on characteristics that are important to the value of the gem. Four characteristics (four Cs): carat weight, cut (quality of proportions, symmetry and polish), color (how close to white or colorless; if fancy how intense is its hue), and clarity (how free of inclusions). These characteristics make no two diamonds exactly alike.
Forevermark is a diamond brand from the De Beers group of companies. Their diamonds are the worlds most carefully selected diamonds. Each Forevermark diamond comes with a promise that it is beautiful, rare and responsibly sourced. Proof of this promise lies at the heart of every diamond: a unique inscription, invisible to the naked eye. Less than one percent of the worlds diamonds are eligible to be inscribed as Forevermark. Selected for their exceptional qualities, these diamonds are sourced from a small number of mines that are committed to high business, social and environmental standards so you can be proud to give and to wear them forever.
There are no other diamonds in the world that are more brilliant that HeartStar Diamonds. Less than a quarter of one percent of diamonds are cut and polished perfectly enough to be considered a HeartStar Diamond. Brilliance is beauty, and no other diamond reflects more light that one of their diamonds, it reflects up to 93% of incoming lights. Their diamonds are the finest cut and proportioned round brilliant diamond produced in the world today. The HeartStar Diamonds proportioning and symmetry actually is perfect. The classic Hearts and Star pattern are clear, reflected proof that every one of their diamonds has virtually no light leakage, resulting in a much brighter, more beautiful diamonds.
Over 60 years ago, Henri Daussi, being the master diamond craftsman, was the first to build a unique cutting wheel that cuts into a diamond. With his new cutting technology, he cut the first perfect heart shape diamond. Henri Daussi is still used as a contractor to cut some of the worlds largest, rarest heart shape diamonds. Todays focus is on the Signature Daussi Cushion engagement ring; they offer both traditional cut cushions and Daussi Cushions in any size, elongated or square, in a variety of style.
For a century Kwiat has captivated our imaginations with breathtaking diamonds and inspired diamond jewelry. Founded in 1907, they have proven to be a leader in the diamond and diamond jewelry industries. From the cutting and selection of each brilliant diamond to the designing and creating of each beautiful piece of jewelry, they do it all! This fourth generation company strictly adheres to the techniques passed down from one generation to the next. Kwiat precisely cuts each stone to reveal the maximum brilliance from within and designs every piece of jewelry to be worthy of the Kwiat trademark. Kwiat Tiara Diamonds are brighter, appear bigger and always receive the GIA's Excellent Cut Grade. Not all Excellent Cut Grade diamonds meet their standards and earn the Kwiat Tiara Logo. They use their craftsmanship and precise attention to detail to create a diamond that is, in a word, brilliant.
Louis Glick, a discrete and reserved man, has earned the appellation Quiet Legend for his instinctively skilled selection of diamonds outstanding in their size and beauty. Glick is a De Beers sight holder and owner of diamond mines in South Africa. Known for creations with grandeur, the Louis Glick collection also has more wearable, fashionable styles which remain true to the brand in quality and image. His jewelry typically encompasses amazing StarBurst® diamonds that have more facets and thus more brilliance than other diamonds. Louis Glick decided to accentuate, rather than mask, the yellowness of diamonds. Glick is the worlds leading cutter of a limited supply of the finest yellow or blonde diamonds.
