As multifaceted as the stone that bears his name, Gabriel Tolkowsky is one of the worlds' most imaginative and respected diamond cutters. A master who was taught by masters, Gabi learned his craft from his illustrious father, Jean Tolkowky, a pioneer master cutter, and followed in the footsteps of his great uncle, Marcel Tolkowsky, who, in 1919, set the exact parameters for the standard brilliant cut, which serves as a benchmark for diamond cutting to this day. During his 40 year career, Gabi has been entrusted with cutting some of the world's most famous diamonds, including the 273.85 carat "Centenary" diamond, the largest colorless, flawless, modern cut diamond, and the "Golden Jubilee", a 545.65 carat fancy yellow-brown diamond, the largest polished diamond in the world today.

Gabi Tolkowsky has previously been Managing Director and Chairman of Diatrada, N.V., a division of DeBeers, for over 20 years. Since 1995, Gabi has been a worldwide consultant to the DeBeers group.

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A well-cut or faceted diamond, regardless of its shape, scintillates with fire and light--offering the greatest brilliance and value. While nature determines the diamond's color, clarity and carat weight, the hand of a master craftsman is necessary to release its fire, radiance and beauty. When a diamond is cut to good proportions, light will reflect from one mirror-like facet to another dispersing light dramaticallly through the stone, resulting in a spectacular display of brilliance and fire.

The Gabrielle® diamond is the most elaborate diamond cut developed this century. Comprised of 105 light-catching facets, Gabrielle is a design innovation resulting in even greater brilliance and fire than any other well-cut diamond.

Gabrielle® is a design innovation and a natural evolution from the standard brilliant cut. No other diamond can match the unique faceting of this magnificent triple brilliant cut. Gabrielle diamonds are available in pear, oval, emerald, heart, carre and marquise shapes in addition to the classic round.

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THE NEW STANDARD

• The Gabrielle® diamond is a triple brilliant cut with 105 facets--47 more than the traditional brilliant cut.

• The additional faceting generates greater fire and brilliance from the stone.

• The Gabrielle® is available iin pear, oval, emerald, heart, carre, and marquise shapes--as well as the classic round.

• Truly an achievement for the 21st century, the Gabrielle® diamond combines Gabi Tolkowsky's unequaled passion for perfection and the highest degree of craftsmanship to create what is truly the new modern diamond cut.
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