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Diamond Cutters and Royal Luxury in Bruges History
A century old Kansas City Star note recounts the origin of diamond cutting in Bruges in 1470 with Louis de Berquem who carves facets by using powdered diamond dust. The piece links diamond shaping to royal fashion, enamel decline, and early jeweler lore amid 15th century opulence.
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Antwerp
Amaterdan
Kansas City Star
Portugal
Bruges
Charles
Duke of
Normandy
Finnfors
Louis de Herquem
Berquem
Iran