The term "diamond" refers to both the source material and the cut gemstone. Diamonds are made of crystallized carbon and are mined from natural deposits. Once mined, the diamond goes through the process of cutting and polishing to achieve its characteristic shine and brilliance. The original, uncut crystal is the starting point for making jewelry. This fascinating gemstone has a long history as a sought-after piece of jewelry due to its unique physical properties and symbolic meaning.

The transformation of a rough diamond into a brilliant is a fascinating process that underlines the exceptional craftsmanship and precision of the jeweler's art. In its original, natural form, as an uncut crystal, the gemstone cannot develop its full potential of beauty and brilliance. This is where the cut comes into play - an artistic processing that transforms the gemstone into a masterpiece.

There are various types of cut, one of the most well-known of which is the round cut, also known as the brilliant cut. This cut is not only popular, but also particularly effective for optimizing the refraction and reflection of light. Precise processing creates exactly 57 facets that give the gemstone its breathtaking luminosity. Each facet is like a tiny mirror that catches the incoming light and reflects it in an impressive play of colors.

A characteristic feature of the brilliant cut is the "table", the straight "roof" on top of the diamond. This flat surface contributes to the symmetrical arrangement of the facets and forms the window through which the light penetrates the diamond. Only when this complex cutting process is completed - with the precise number of facets and the characteristic table - is the diamond called a brilliant.

The brilliant cut is valued not only for its aesthetic qualities, but also for its ability to maximize the fire and sparkle of a diamond. This process requires not only technical expertise, but also a deep connection to the art of jewelry making to transform a raw diamond into a timeless jewel. Therefore, each brilliant is not only a sparkling piece of jewelry, but also the result of careful and artistic craftsmanship.

If a diamond is not cut in the classic brilliant cut, i.e. not round , it is named after the specific cut it has received. In this context, the word "diamond" is always used before the respective cut. This creates different shapes and cuts, such as baguette, heart, square or navette. Naming it after the diamond cut before the specific shape underlines the diversity and uniqueness of the different types of cut, which gives each diamond in its cut form an individual aesthetic expressiveness.