“The Sisk Gemology Reference” came out in 2016 in three volumes.  It was a project with Jewelry TV.  They came to me and asked if I had pictures of my replicas that they wanted to include in an upcoming book they were producing.  The pictures I sent them was not good enough, so I coordinated […]

My journey into creating famous diamond replicas began back around 1978 and continues today.  I’ve done research all over the world, met some very interesting and helpful people along the way, and read many books anywhere from the Library of Congress to the library at the British Museum.  My best reference concerning diamond cutting was Herbert Tillander’s […]

Diamonds have captivated humanity for thousands of years. Beyond their brilliance and beauty, many are famed for their extraordinary journeys through royal families, empires, treasure hunts, and mysterious tragedies. In this article, we explore the most famous diamonds in history, uncovering the legends, controversies, and historical turning points that shaped their stories. These legendary diamonds […]