Israeli company gets creative with diamond cuts

Lotus Cut 3 Leaves

Ramat Gan, Israel–Diamond Dimensions Ltd., a new diamond venture in Israel, has introduced several new, patented diamond cuts that the company says fills the need for innovation in diamond design.

The Cross Cut interprets the eternal symbol of Christianity into five different designs: Brilliant, Classic, Gothic, Lotus and Step. The design is cut from a single rough diamond and has between 29 and 72 facets.

The Lotus Cut is based on the shape of the lotus flower and is available with either three or four leaves. It is also cut from a single rough diamond and has between 57 and 72 facets.

In addition, Diamond Dimensions is offering jewelers, manufacturers and designers the opportunity to have their own designs–including initials, numbers, logos and zodiac signs–transformed into black or white diamonds.

According to a press release, a master diamond craftsman using a software design system creates these “Personal Diamonds” from a simple sketch. All are cut from a single rough diamond and are manufactured at Diamond Dimensions’ diamond-polishing facility in Israel.

Two Israeli diamond industry veterans, Yoram Bernstein of Z.Y. Bernstein Ltd. and Ruby Gersh of RGS Diamonds Ltd., founded Diamond Dimensions with the idea of introducing an innovative spirit into the diamond world.

“Our products are for people who love diamonds and seek other dimensions,” Gersh said in the release. “What we are offering is ‘diamond sculpting,’ a term we invented to combine the beauty and elegance of a diamond with the world of fashion and art.”

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Ivanka Trump Celebrates Jewelry Line

Black Spinel and Diamond

Ivanka Trump, daughter of well known Manhattan real estate developer Donald Trump, is celebrating the 2nd birthday of her jewelry line, Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry. Trump launched her jewelry collection in September 2007, partnering with Dynamic Diamond Corp.

To mark the event, the label is launching a 12 piece signature collection using a new shape, the octagon and yellow gold. Octagons were commonly used in jewelry throughout the 1940′s. The new line reflects the brand’s heirloom and chic aesthetic, reimagining period motifs.

For example, the collection includes a graduating link necklace and a bold cuff centered with a large emerald cut rock crystal surrounded by French-cut black spinels and round brilliant cut diamonds, octagonal hoop and chandelier earrings, along with four styles of rings.

Prices for items in the Octagonal collection start at $1,800 and the pieces will be available at the line’s namesake boutique on New York’s Madison Avenue starting September 2009.

Source: http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=32750

H. Stern “Feathers” Gold Jewelry Collection

H. Stern is one of the most decorated and well respected jewelry designers in the world. With a tradition of innovative and bold jewelry designs, this brand never fails to impress. From their unique “noble” gold alloy to their striking “Moonlight” gemstone designs, H. Stern has been responsible for a plethora of jewelry trends.

With gold jewelry now being more popular than it has been in decades, H. Stern offers numerous collections showcasing this rich metal. From “Celtic Dunes” to “Hera” and their “Fluid Gold” collection, H. Stern endlessly reimagines yellow gold in fashionable and elegant new ways.

The brand continues this tradition of gold jewelry design excellence and innovation with their “Feathers” jewelry collection. Featuring an intricate network of individually hand carved 18k gold “feathers” which each pivot freely, these designs look and feel like nothing else. Though these pieces are crafted from metal, they feel amazingly like fabric with a delicate texture and fluid movement.

More at: http://www.lussori.com/h-stern-feathers-gold-jewelry-collection.html