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Although it is difficult to know when the heart carving began to be used, this carving has left a trail of beauty throughout history, beginning as a symbol of nobility. The first historical note that we find about a gem carved in the shape of a heart dates back to 1463, it is a conversation between the Duke of Milan, Maria Sforza and about de Medici. The next reference is found a century later, when Mary, Queen of Scots, sent Queen Elizabeth a beautiful ring with a heart-shaped diamond. This is one of the most famous heart-shaped diamonds in history and during this period it was thought to be a symbol of friendship and goodwill. Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots.
State Hermitage Museum In France, we find that Cardinal de Richelieu owned a 20-carat diamond heart believed to have been given to him by a wealthy diamond merchant. The stunning diamond was said to have bee Cell Phone Number List created for the king. This is one of the examples why it is believed that the origin of the carving dates back to around the 16th century, although at that time the carvings were more similar to triangular carvings with rounded corners or drops. The first heart-shaped diamond to appear in a painting is found in the portrait titled “Princess Gonzaga,” painted by Frans around 1605. Margarita Gonzaga, Frans the Younger – Metropolitan Museum of Art The heart shape is also mentioned in a book written in 1655 by Jean-Baptiste Tavernier, the French merchant-traveler who found his fortune in the gemstone trade and who sold the famous Hope diamond (at that time known as the Tavernier Blue). or the French Blue) to the Sun King, Louis XIV of France.
Although the exact origin of the heart carving cannot be identified, the modern form of the carving, with two rounded lobes, a pointed tip, and a slit, did not fully appear until the early 20th century. The heart cut is rare, in fact, only 1.6% of diamonds certified by the GIA are diamonds with this type of cut. This cut generally comprises between 57 and 58 facets, it is considered a cut derived from the brilliant cut and is one of the most complex to cut, the distinctive “wings” or lobes of the heart must be absolutely symmetrical, the facets on each side must appear like mirror images. The indentation should have a clean, smooth appearance, without irregularities or sudden edges. Due to its shape, the ideal length-to-width ratio of the heart size is between 0.90 and 1.10. In addition, it usually requires larger rough diamonds to achieve a quality cut. Heart-cut diamonds have appeared in a variety of engagement ring designs, both for royalty and the general public. Its popularity has varied over the centuries, however, the trend of wearing the heart size always returns, as it undoubtedly continues to be a symbol of love.