Diamond Cut

Question 1

Cut

Answer 1

Refers to the shape and proportions

Question 2

Who, when and what was the first diamond cut

Answer 2

India, 11th century, Point Cut

Question 3

Table Cut

Answer 3

14th century, Venice, Italy

Question 4

Rose Cut

Answer 4

15th century, Flat base but lack fire and brilliance,

Question 5

Great Mogul Stones

Answer 5

Double Rose cuts and Briolettes

Question 6

Sancy Diamond

Answer 6

Double Rose Cut

Question 7

Single and Double Cut

Answer 7

17th century

Question 8

Cardinal Mazarin

Answer 8

17th century French statesman

Question 9

Triple Cut

Answer 9

17th Century 58 Facets include table and cult, often cushion-shaped.

Question 10

Old Mine Cut

Answer 10

Cushion Triple Cut

Question 11

Old European Cut

Answer 11

19th Century, 58 facets, small table, large cult, deep crown and pavilion.

Question 12

When did experiments with angles and proportions start?

Answer 12

Discovery of diamonds in South Africa in 19th century.

Question 13

Henry Morse (American)

Answer 13

Modern round brilliant 1860

Question 14

Marcel Tolkowsky

Answer 14

1919 19 year old produced the thesis ‘American Ideal Cut.