With polishing factories in South Africa, Namibia, Puerto Rico, and Russia, Lazare Kaplan International specializes in premium-priced diamonds and diamond jewelry. More than 20 years ago, Lazare Kaplan was the first to cut diamonds to ideal proportions, to laser inscribe diamonds (with their logo and an ID number), and offer this unique cut as a brand. Today, every Lazare Kaplan diamond (.18 carats and up) is laser inscribed with the Lazare logo and a unique identification number. All of the diamonds are mounted in either pure platinum or 18K gold. The company’s tagline is: The original ideal cut diamond.
Special Cut Diamond Shapes
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The patented Leo Diamond (66 facets – round diamond) is designed and handcrafted by the skilled diamond artisans at Leo Schachter , a company that has built its reputation over four generations as one of the world's leading manufacturers of fine diamonds. The unique symmetry and placement of its facets result in fire, sparkle and brilliance that will take your breath away. Every Leo Diamond is measured and certified for superior Return of Light, and comes with written certification.
The Lily cut has 65 facets compared to the 43 facets of the princess cut and is cut exclusively by Lili Diamonds (originally named Siman-Tov Bros.) located in the center of the Israeli Diamond Exchange in Ramat-Gan, Israel. The still hold the worldwide patent for the Lily Cut that was granted in 1996. This diamond features 4 lobes which resemble a shamrock, clover, or flower.
The name Lion Cut is a reference to the lioness, the official master stamp of its designers, Paul and Julien jr. De Maere and Anne Marie Declercq. The Lion Cut’s pavilion is standard; the action is on the crown design that looks like a combination of a standard rose cut and the less popular Swiss cut.
The flag of Texas has a lone star as its prominent feature; and Texas is known as the Lone Star state. The characteristics of this special cut (designed by 2 native Texans) is the appearance of a 5 point star when the viewer looks directly into the stone. The Lone Star Cut was designated as the official State Gemstone Cut of Texas in 1977.
The Lotus Cut Diamond shape was created as part of our vision of spiritual diamonds concept combined with beauty fashion the art of diamond polishing and the symbol of eternity.