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13.42-Carat “american Star” Diamond to Visit the Central Coast
CARMEL, Calif. -Kocek Jeweler, Inc. has announced the arrival of the American Star Diamond, November 18-22, to its Carmel-by-the-Sea location. The 13.42 -carat diamond is known as the largest perfectly cut diamond in history for its superior ratings in color, clarity and cutting from the prestigious Gemological Institute of America. Valued at $2.3 million, the American Star will be exhibited at Kocek Jeweler, Inc. as part of its ongoing worldwide tour. Founded in 1973, Kocek Jeweler, Inc. is Carmel's oldest and most established jeweler, offering original and exclusive handcrafted jewelry and featuring the works of acclaimed designer, Kirkor Kocek.
The American Star is the largest EightStarâ diamond. Using the revolutionary SymmetriScope®, a light-tracking instrument that allows one to peer into the soul of a diamond, EightStarâ cutters are able to control the flow of light through a diamond, achieving 100% optical perfection. "Ideal-cut" diamonds, the previous highest cutting standard developed in 1919 by Belgian Marcel Tolkowsky, produce less than 100% light return. Average "Ideal" diamonds take five hours to cut, while it normally takes 30 hours to cut an EightStarâ diamond. The American Star diamond took over one year to produce.
The American Star's visit to Carmel will launch Kocek Jeweler, Inc.'s own line of EightStarâ diamond designs. Beginning as an apprentice in Istanbul, Turkey at age 12, Kirkor Kocek brought his original jewelry creations to Carmel in 1970, where he has continued in his studio workshop to fashion distinctive platinum, gold, diamond and fine gemstone jewelry. "I am delighted to have the opportunity to create pieces showcasing the EightStarâ diamond," says Kocek. "It is a designer's dream to work with full-brilliant, full-fire diamonds. I am pleased to offer this example of sheer perfection to my clientele."
The American Star will be arriving to Carmel via armored car. The highest security measures will be in place to protect this remarkable and internally flawless diamond. Visitors are welcome to view the American Star, along with Kocek Jeweler, Inc.'s complete line of EightStar® diamonds, November 18-22. For more information contact Kocek Jeweler, Inc. at 831.624.8485 or visit www.eightstar.com. Kocek Jeweler, Inc. is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.