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Before you know the when, where or how,
Before you talk to her friends, or text your best buddy.
Before the anticipation, that lump in your throat,
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TOLKOWSKY is the most famous name in diamond cutting and the inventor of the Ideal Cut diamond. Mathematically designed to optimal proportions and symmetry, the Ideal Cut maximizes the 3 elements of light in the diamond: Fire, Brilliance and Sparkle, the secret to unlocking its true beauty.
In 1919, Marcel Tolkowsky invented the proportions for the Ideal Cut round brilliant diamond. He discovered that a diamond’s beauty could be measured by the amount of light that is reflected internally and externally. He calculated a diamond’s “Ideal” proportions so that maximum light would reflect through the top of the diamond. His parameters became known as the Ideal Cut diamond and became the diamond industry’s standard for cut perfection. In 2009, Jean Paul Tolkowsky continued the family legacy by perfecting the Ideal Cut with his introduction of the TOLKOWSKY Ideal Cut Princess. True to its heritage, this diamond is brilliantly beautiful.
Ideal Cut diamonds are rare. In fact, very few of the world’s diamonds are ideal cut and even fewer of those achieve TOLKOWSKY’s very high light performance rating. To achieve the utmost beauty and precision, TOLKOWSKY Ideal Cut diamonds take over twice as long to cut vs. standard cut diamonds, requiring skill and meticulous quality control throughout the cutting process.
For 200 years, this legacy of craftsmanship and pursuit of perfection continues. In purchasing a TOLKOWSKY Ideal Cut diamond, you can feel proud in knowing you’re buying into in a centuries-long family tradition of true excellence.
Exceptionally cut diamonds with impeccable design and craftsmanship are the cornerstones of every TOLKOWSKY creation.
TOLKOWSKY’s new Heritage design of engagement rings, bridal sets & wedding bands has been inspired by European architectural form and royal elegance — a nod to the company’s 200-year heritage in Antwerp, Belgium the diamond capital of the world.
The unique design blends modern top views of the Ideal Cut diamond, with elegant arches and scalloping side details for a look that’s contemporary, feminine and truly timeless.
A unique 100-facet modified Ideal Cut Diamond achieving exceptional light performance as certified by GemEX. TOLKOWSKY LEGACY certified diamonds achieve the utmost in beauty, precision and extraordinary brilliance. Available in round and princess designs.
The perfect symmetry of this 100 facet stone creates a unique optical effect: 10 hearts and arrows and a 10 point star in the ROUND and a 4 point cross star formation in the PRINCESS. The secret stars and 10 arrows can be viewed under a viewer while in the store or at home, with your very own viewer provided in the special packaging.
TOLKOWSKY draws design inspiration from its rich Belgian heritage. Arching side motif details give each ring a contemporary and feminine look. Impeccable craftsmanship and an exceptionally cut center stone are the cornerstones of all TOLKOWSKY LEGACY rings.
THIS EXCLUSIVE NEW COLLECTION FEATURES CLASSIC TOP VIEWS OF THE TOLKOWSKY LEGACY DIAMOND WITH ITS EXCEPTIONAL BRILLIANCE, SURROUNDED BY DELICATE DETAILS INSPIRED BY OUR BELGIAN HERITAGE, FOR A LOOK THAT’S MODERN YET TIMELESS.
It is the cut that is primarily responsible for beauty of a diamond as it determines how light behaves within a stone.The proportion and symmetry in TOLKOWSKY’s Ideal Cut maximizes the 3 elements of light in the diamond: Fire, Brilliance and Sparkle, the secret to unlocking its true beauty.
Many diamonds naturally contain a hint of color. It is the presence of color that determines the color grade that a stone is given. TOLKOWSKY diamonds are available from D to I color, meaning that they are white to the naked eye.
TOLKOWSKY Ideal Cut diamonds are cut to such perfection that any natural color in the diamond is harder to see because of the amount of light being reflected from the stone.
Inclusions are nature marks that occur inside a diamond when it is formed, giving it a unique character. TOLKOWSKY select their stones so that any inclusions present do not impair the beauty of the diamond. The Ideal Cut facet arrangement allows maximum light refraction so inclusions are much harder to see.
TOLKOWSKY diamonds are available in sizes from 0.20 carats to 4.00 carats and above.
In the Ideal Cut Round Brilliant, a unique optical effect can be seen. Its exact SYMMETRY & PROPORTION results in the formation of 8 perfect Hearts & 8 perfect Arrows — visual proof of the Cut's perfection. This precision effect is confirmation of the superiority of the cut and is not seen in standard round cut diamonds.
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In the Ideal Cut Round Brilliant, a unique optical effect can be seen. Its exact SYMMETRY & PROPORTION results in the formation of 8 perfect Hearts & 8 perfect Arrows — visual proof of the Cut's perfection. This precision effect is confirmation of the superiority of the cut and is not seen in standard round cut diamonds.
Reference only — diamond illustration not to exact scale.
The same precision cutting formula used in the Ideal Cut round brilliant is also applied to the Ideal Cut princess. Its angles and proportions carefully calculated by TOLKOWSKY in order to return the maximum amount of light possible from a square cut diamond.
All TOLKOWSKY diamonds achieve Very High gradings in the three light performance categories of Brilliance (White light), Fire (Colored light) and Sparkle (Scintillation) as certified by GemEx.
The same precision cutting formula used in the Ideal Cut round brilliant is also applied to the Ideal Cut princess. Its angles and proportions carefully calculated by TOLKOWSKY in order to return the maximum amount of light possible from a square cut diamond.
All TOLKOWSKY diamonds achieve Very High gradings in the three light performance categories of Brilliance (White light), Fire (Colored light) and Sparkle (Scintillation) as certified by GemEx.
The same precision cutting formula used in the Ideal Cut round brilliant is also applied to the Ideal Cut princess. Its angles and proportions carefully calculated by TOLKOWSKY in order to return the maximum amount of light possible from a square cut diamond.
All TOLKOWSKY diamonds achieve Very High gradings in the three light performance categories of Brilliance (White light), Fire (Colored light) and Sparkle (Scintillation) as certified by GemEx.
All TOLKOWSKY Diamonds are accompanied by an independent certificate, which provides technical informationand details around weight, color and clarity of the diamond. It includes confirmation that it is an Ideal Cut diamond, showing the hearts and arrows effect. This certificate is your guarantee that the diamond is cut to the highest standards, as defined byMarcel Tolkowsky in 1919.
GemEx Systems is an independent laboratory that provides certification of the measurement of light that results in Brilliance, Fire and Sparkle for all TOLKOWSKY Diamonds.
Our Certificate of Authenticity allows you to take your place in 200 years of diamond cutting history. It acts as a guarantee of the highest standards defined by Marcel Tolkowsky in 1919. It details the certificate number and key information including diamond weight, color and clarity.
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As a seventh generation diamantaire, Jean-Paul Tolkowsky not only embodies the Tolkowsky Family Legacy but is also a diamond cutting authority himself. Below Jean-Paul answers some Frequently Asked Questions to help you in your search for the ideal diamond for your special someone!
Buying a diamond can be very intimidating, and I think a jeweler should not only make the process easier but also enjoyable. Our retailer partners in the US & UK are dedicated to educating every guest and working with them to pick out the perfect ring – the one that will reflect their unique relationship.
In terms of evaluating your options, having an understanding of the 4 C’s – Cut, Clarity, Color and Carat – is obviously helpful. I would also encourage anyone looking to purchase a diamond to ensure they know what each of the 4 C’s means to them – what is most important in the diamond they will eventually select?
At TOLKOWSKY we have long understood that when looking for beauty, the answer is CUT. It is the only one of the 4 C’s that is impacted by man and is responsible for the diamond’s shape and beauty –it truly unlocks the light within the diamond. One of our brand's pillars is the superiority of our diamond cut, meaning that each and every one of our ideal cuts performs at the highest standards. Not only that but all of our jewelry creations are carefully designed to showcase the diamond to its best advantage so customers can truly appreciate the perfect combination of brilliance, fire and overall sparkle.
Our Ideal Cut diamond achieves the perfect combination of Brightness, Fire and Sparkle. It is incredibly rare. Because of its proportions, our Ideal Cut diamonds are brighter and more brilliant than regular cut diamonds. They have very high light performance grades, outperforming standard brilliant cut diamonds.
Because of the craftsmanship required to achieve the perfect proportions of the Ideal Cut, we must begin the cutting process with a larger diamond. To achieve the utmost beauty and precision, TOLKOWSKY Ideal Cut diamonds take over twice as long to cut vs. standard cut diamonds, requiring skill and meticulous quality control throughout the cutting process.
Our focus always remains the precision of the cut so the carat size does not always factor into the time it takes to create a finished piece.