{"id":21443,"date":"2023-05-31T12:24:18","date_gmt":"2023-05-31T06:54:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/?p=21443"},"modified":"2023-05-31T12:25:49","modified_gmt":"2023-05-31T06:55:49","slug":"sir-gabi-tolkowsky-the-trailblazing-master-diamond-cutter-passes-away","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/sir-gabi-tolkowsky-the-trailblazing-master-diamond-cutter-passes-away\/","title":{"rendered":"Sir Gabi Tolkowsky, the Trailblazing Master Diamond Cutter, Passes Away"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The global diamond manufacturing community is in mourning as it bids farewell to the legendary Sir Gabriel \u201cGabi\u201d Tolkowsky, a pioneer and master craftsman who possessed an unparalleled understanding of the beauty and intricacies of diamonds. Recognised as a luminary in his field, Tolkowsky&#8217;s exceptional professional achievements and milestones have left an indelible mark on the industry.<\/p>\n<p>Gabi elevated the art of diamond cutting to new heights. Beyond his expertise in diamonds, he possessed a unique ability to connect with people, captivating them with his passion for the allure of these precious stones.<\/p>\n<p>The Tolkowsky association with Indian companies in the diamond industry goes back several years. Tolkowsky had partnered with Laxmi Diamond to launch the exquisite 105-faceted Gabrielle Diamond in India in 2006.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, upscale jewellery retailer C. Krishniah Chetty &amp; Sons (CKC) had unveiled the Tolkowsky diamond jewellery brand at its flagship Bengaluru store in 2008, in an exclusive partnership with the European diamond house that invented the Ideal Cut.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21447\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21447\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21447 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Sir-Gabriel-Tolkowsky.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"533\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Sir-Gabriel-Tolkowsky.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Sir-Gabriel-Tolkowsky-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Sir-Gabriel-Tolkowsky-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Sir-Gabriel-Tolkowsky-20x27.jpg 20w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Sir-Gabriel-Tolkowsky-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gjepc.org\/solitaire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Sir-Gabriel-Tolkowsky-72x96.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21447\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sir Gabi Tolkowsky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Those fortunate enough to have spent time in Gabi\u2019s company will remember him for more than just his professional accolades. The International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA) said that Gabi&#8217;s warm personality and compassionate nature touched the lives of those who crossed his path, whether it was on the bustling streets of Antwerp&#8217;s diamond quarter, during industry events, or in the earlier days, at trade shows. He possessed a genuine ability to engage in meaningful conversations and offer his undivided attention. Gabi Tolkowsky&#8217;s vast knowledge and broad range of interests made for engaging exchanges that extended well beyond the world of gems.<\/p>\n<p>His artistic sensibility and soulful nature allowed others to not only see the enchantment of a diamond but also to hear it. Through his groundbreaking research, Tolkowsky discovered that the reflection and refraction characteristics of diamonds could produce a unique sound pattern, unveiling the \u201csong of a diamond\u201d.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The global diamond manufacturing community is in mourning as it bids farewell to the legendary Sir Gabriel \u201cGabi\u201d Tolkowsky, a pioneer and master craftsman who possessed an unparalleled understanding of the beauty and intricacies of diamonds. 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