Interesting Article . . .

[Irishgrrrl]

I ran across this article online today. It’s a little old (2014), but I found it very interesting and informative! I’m becoming a bit of a nerd about the evolution of diamond cutting and grading, so this interested me quite a bit and I thought I’d share it here.

https://www.nationaljeweler.com/diamonds-gems/grading/1070-the-ongoing-debate-over-old-cuts

I’d love to read more on this topic if anyone has any recommendations!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

This book should be of interest:

https://www.amazon.com/American-Cut...8&qid=1521661187&sr=8-8&keywords=american+cut

 

[Texas Leaguer]

This book should be of interest:

https://www.amazon.com/American-Cut...8&qid=1521661187&sr=8-8&keywords=american+cut

DS,
You beat me to it! Al Gilberson's book about the development of the Ideal cut is fascinating.

 

[Texas Leaguer]

Here's another book that anyone at all interested in diamonds will find absolute fascinating. About prospecting for diamonds.
https://www.amazon.com/Diamond-Journey-Obsession-Matthew-Hart/dp/B005ZOCTJ6

 

[Irishgrrrl]

@diamondseeker2006 and @Texas Leaguer thank you both! I’ll definitely have to order those!

 

[Miki Moto]

Here's another book that anyone at all interested in diamonds will find absolute fascinating. About prospecting for diamonds.
https://www.amazon.com/Diamond-Journey-Obsession-Matthew-Hart/dp/B005ZOCTJ6

I have read a lot of diamond books and this one is a great one!
My favorite book of all though is an older book called The Last Empire and talks about DeBeers and the diamond cartel: https://www.amazon.com/Last-Empire-...rd_wg=iwNsv&psc=1&refRID=N819P61MYW3JGT7KZB3D

 

[Octo2005]

@Irishgrrrl - great article! Thanks for sharing. I have become slightly obsessed with OEC/Tranny cuts lately.

 

[Irishgrrrl]

@Miki Moto thank you! I added that one to my cart!

@Octo2005 so glad you enjoyed the article! And YES, all things old cuts!

 

[Miki Moto]

@Miki Moto thank you! I added that one to my cart!

@Octo2005 so glad you enjoyed the article! And YES, all things old cuts!

Hi! My apologies, but that is a different version, an import it seems. this is the link to the one I read which I love. So much history: https://www.amazon.com/Last-Empire-...0&sr=8-1&keywords=the+last+empire+kanfer+book