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'''Yair Shimansky''' is a [[Jewellery|jeweler]] based in [[Cape Town]], [[South Africa]] who specializes in [[Diamond (gemstone)|diamonds]]. He is owner of several Shimansky Collection retail stores in South Africa,<ref name="Sparkle">{{cite web | url=http://www.iol.co.za/business/companies/shimansky-plans-to-sparkle-in-asia-1.828725 | title=Shimansky plans to sparkle in Asia | publisher=[http://www.iol.co.za/ Independent Online News] | date=December 21, 2011 | accessdate=December 21, 2011}}</ref> and also owns a [[diamond cutting]] and polishing business in [[Johannesburg]], South Africa. Shimansky has been noted for his works being of high-quality, and some as being very expensive, such as the world's most expensive temporary tattoo<ref>[http://www.worldrecordsacademy.org/society/most_expensive_diamond_tattoo_jeweler_Yair_Shimansky_sets_world_record_101754.htm "Most Expensive Diamond Tattoo - jeweler Yair Shimansky sets world record"] from [http://www.worldrecordsacademy.org World Records Academy]. Accessed December 2011.</ref> and a 900 carat diamond-encrusted soccer ball created for the [[FIFA World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/diamonds-are-a-girl-s-breast-friend-1.103152 | title=Diamonds are a girl's breast friend... | publisher=[http://www.iol.co.za/ Independent Online News] | date=December 21, 2011 | accessdate=December 21, 2011 | author=Thiel, Gustav}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.fm.co.za/Article.aspx?id=111143 | title=SA Jeweller unveils R20 million soccer ball | publisher=[http://www.fm.co.za Financial Mail] | date=June 7, 2010 | accessdate=December 21, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.capetownmediacentre.co.za/900-carat-soccer-ball/ | title=900 Carat Soccer Ball | publisher=[http://www.capetownmediacentre.co.za Capetownmediacentre.co.za] (originally published in ''The Times'') | accessdate=December 21, 2011}}</ref> |
'''Yair Shimansky''' is a [[Jewellery|jeweler]] based in [[Cape Town]], [[South Africa]] who specializes in [[Diamond (gemstone)|diamonds]]. He is owner of several Shimansky Collection retail stores in South Africa,<ref name="Sparkle">{{cite web | url=http://www.iol.co.za/business/companies/shimansky-plans-to-sparkle-in-asia-1.828725 | title=Shimansky plans to sparkle in Asia | publisher=[http://www.iol.co.za/ Independent Online News] | date=December 21, 2011 | accessdate=December 21, 2011}}</ref> and also owns a [[diamond cutting]] and polishing business in [[Johannesburg]], South Africa.<ref name="Sparkle"/><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.capetownmagazine.com/shimansky | title=Shimansky Diamond Showroom and Workshop | publisher=[http://www.capetownmagazine.com Cape Town Magazine] | accessdate=December 21, 2011 | author=Nevitt, Lisa}}</ref> Shimansky has been noted for his works being of high-quality, and some as being very expensive, such as the world's most expensive temporary tattoo<ref>[http://www.worldrecordsacademy.org/society/most_expensive_diamond_tattoo_jeweler_Yair_Shimansky_sets_world_record_101754.htm "Most Expensive Diamond Tattoo - jeweler Yair Shimansky sets world record"] from [http://www.worldrecordsacademy.org World Records Academy]. Accessed December 2011.</ref> and a 900 carat diamond-encrusted soccer ball created for the [[FIFA World Cup]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/diamonds-are-a-girl-s-breast-friend-1.103152 | title=Diamonds are a girl's breast friend... | publisher=[http://www.iol.co.za/ Independent Online News] | date=December 21, 2011 | accessdate=December 21, 2011 | author=Thiel, Gustav}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.fm.co.za/Article.aspx?id=111143 | title=SA Jeweller unveils R20 million soccer ball | publisher=[http://www.fm.co.za Financial Mail] | date=June 7, 2010 | accessdate=December 21, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.capetownmediacentre.co.za/900-carat-soccer-ball/ | title=900 Carat Soccer Ball | publisher=[http://www.capetownmediacentre.co.za Capetownmediacentre.co.za] (originally published in ''The Times'') | accessdate=December 21, 2011}}</ref> |
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==Brilliant 10 Diamond== |
==Brilliant 10 Diamond== |
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The [[Brilliant 10 diamond]] is a 71 facet round brilliant cut [[diamond]] design developed and patented by Shimansky.<ref name="DiamondWorld">{{cite web | url=http://www.diamondworld.net/contentview.aspx?item=5704 | title=Shimansky introduces Brilliant 10 diamond | publisher=[http://www.diamondworld.net Diamondworld.net] | date=February 4, 2011 | accessdate=December 4, 2011 | author=Diamond World News Service}}</ref> It's been stated as being the most brilliant diamond in the world.<ref name="DiamondWorld"/><ref name="IsraeliDiamond">{{cite web | url=http://www.israelidiamond.co.il/english/news.aspx?boneid=918&objId=8696 | title=Brilliant10 Diamond Touted as "World's Most Brilliant Cut | publisher=[http://www.israelidiamond.co.il Israelidiamond.co.il] | date=February 6, 2011 | accessdate=December 4, 2011}}</ref> The diamond is currently the only diamond that has no light leakage,<ref name="DiamondWorld"/><ref name="IsraeliDiamond"/> in which all of the light that enters through the table and the crown is reflected back. In contrast, a regular round brilliant diamond with 57 facets loses around 8%-12% of light even if cut to ideal proportions, in which the light loss is around the girdle area of the diamond. |
The [[Brilliant 10 diamond]] is a 71 facet round brilliant cut [[diamond]] design developed and patented by Shimansky.<ref name="DiamondWorld">{{cite web | url=http://www.diamondworld.net/contentview.aspx?item=5704 | title=Shimansky introduces Brilliant 10 diamond | publisher=[http://www.diamondworld.net Diamondworld.net] | date=February 4, 2011 | accessdate=December 4, 2011 | author=Diamond World News Service}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.capetownmagazine.com/weddings/Shimanskys-Patented-Diamond-Cuts-and-Exclusive-Jewellery-Brands/180_22_17711 | title=Shimansky's Patented Diamond Cuts and Exclusive Jewellery Brands | publisher=[http://www.capetownmagazine.com Capetownmagazine.com] | accessdate=December 4, 2011 | author=Nevitt, Lisa}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.capetownmagazine.com/Shopping/Shimansky-patent-the-Brilliant-10-diamond-in-South-Africa/176_22_17760 | title=Shimansky patent(s) the Brilliant 10 diamond in South Africa | publisher=[http://www.capetownmagazine.com Capetownmagazine.com] | accessdate=December 4, 2011}}</ref> It's been stated as being the most brilliant diamond in the world.<ref name="DiamondWorld"/><ref name="IsraeliDiamond">{{cite web | url=http://www.israelidiamond.co.il/english/news.aspx?boneid=918&objId=8696 | title=Brilliant10 Diamond Touted as "World's Most Brilliant Cut | publisher=[http://www.israelidiamond.co.il Israelidiamond.co.il] | date=February 6, 2011 | accessdate=December 4, 2011}}</ref> The diamond is currently the only diamond that has no light leakage,<ref name="DiamondWorld"/><ref name="IsraeliDiamond"/> in which all of the light that enters through the table and the crown is reflected back. In contrast, a regular round brilliant diamond with 57 facets loses around 8%-12% of light even if cut to ideal proportions, in which the light loss is around the girdle area of the diamond. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Yair Shimansky is a jeweler based in Cape Town, South Africa who specializes in diamonds. He is owner of several Shimansky Collection retail stores in South Africa,[1] and also owns a diamond cutting and polishing business in Johannesburg, South Africa.[1][2] Shimansky has been noted for his works being of high-quality, and some as being very expensive, such as the world's most expensive temporary tattoo[3] and a 900 carat diamond-encrusted soccer ball created for the FIFA World Cup.[4][5][6]
Brilliant 10 Diamond
The Brilliant 10 diamond is a 71 facet round brilliant cut diamond design developed and patented by Shimansky.[7][8][9] It's been stated as being the most brilliant diamond in the world.[7][10] The diamond is currently the only diamond that has no light leakage,[7][10] in which all of the light that enters through the table and the crown is reflected back. In contrast, a regular round brilliant diamond with 57 facets loses around 8%-12% of light even if cut to ideal proportions, in which the light loss is around the girdle area of the diamond.
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References
- ^ a b "Shimansky plans to sparkle in Asia". Independent Online News. December 21, 2011. Retrieved December 21, 2011.
{{cite web}}: External link in|publisher= - ^ Nevitt, Lisa. "Shimansky Diamond Showroom and Workshop". Cape Town Magazine. Retrieved December 21, 2011.
{{cite web}}: External link in|publisher= - ^ "Most Expensive Diamond Tattoo - jeweler Yair Shimansky sets world record" from World Records Academy. Accessed December 2011.
- ^ Thiel, Gustav (December 21, 2011). "Diamonds are a girl's breast friend..." Independent Online News. Retrieved December 21, 2011.
{{cite web}}: External link in|publisher= - ^ "SA Jeweller unveils R20 million soccer ball". Financial Mail. June 7, 2010. Retrieved December 21, 2011.
{{cite web}}: External link in|publisher= - ^ "900 Carat Soccer Ball". Capetownmediacentre.co.za (originally published in The Times). Retrieved December 21, 2011.
{{cite web}}: External link in|publisher=|publisher=(help) - ^ a b c Diamond World News Service (February 4, 2011). "Shimansky introduces Brilliant 10 diamond". Diamondworld.net. Retrieved December 4, 2011.
{{cite web}}: External link in|publisher= - ^ Nevitt, Lisa. "Shimansky's Patented Diamond Cuts and Exclusive Jewellery Brands". Capetownmagazine.com. Retrieved December 4, 2011.
{{cite web}}: External link in|publisher= - ^ "Shimansky patent(s) the Brilliant 10 diamond in South Africa". Capetownmagazine.com. Retrieved December 4, 2011.
{{cite web}}: External link in|publisher= - ^ a b "Brilliant10 Diamond Touted as "World's Most Brilliant Cut". Israelidiamond.co.il. February 6, 2011. Retrieved December 4, 2011.
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- "Vera raves over SA diamonds". Independent Online News. May 23, 2011. Retrieved December 21, 2011.
{{cite web}}: External link in|publisher= - "New Shimansky range is a gem". Independent Online News. October 25, 2011. Retrieved December 21, 2011.
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