The Secret of the Diamond Lightning

In the world of luxury jewelry, throughout the years, there is one thing that does not change - the brilliance of the diamonds. A brilliance created by the polisher

A natural raw diamond is grayish in color and lacks brilliance. The art of polishing gives it its brilliance, flashes of light, and sparkle, thanks to correct proportions and precise cutting. Like any art - the diamond reflects the quality of the polisher's hand

:Three elements create

Brilliance: The light that returns to us from within and above the stone. This is a "cold brilliance" that characterizes exceptionally high-quality diamonds

Fire: Flashes of color—red, blue, green—when the diamond moves. This is the spectral dispersion of light

Scintillation: The play between light and shadow on the diamond's facets, which creates a flicker that catches the eye. This effect is especially emphasized in antique-cut diamonds: Old Mine Cut and Old European Cut

Diamond Proportions: The polish, symmetry, and the polisher's work are of great importance. An ideal cut will give the diamond maximum brilliance

The diamond's brilliance is a combination of nature and human artistry

In antique jewelry, such as at Albertina Gallery, a diamond is evaluated not only by its color and clarity but also by the character of its cut, which gives it its uniqueness, the light it captures and emits - touches of magic that remain brilliant even after a hundred years or more