The quest to create a diamond with perfect light return has involved many technical theories over the years, including the "Ideal" cut. The Ideal set a new standard for beauty. But it took the invention of the Firescope to create a diamond fully lit with brilliance and fire: The EightStar. A diamond as uniquely beautiful as the EightStar comes to life through a special combination of artistry, technology, and time. The EightStar requires commitment to an unprecedented level of quality. EightStar cutters work to the most exacting standards. And EightStar standards are the highest in the diamond industry. Springer's Jewelers is one of only 60 jewelers that carry this fine diamond.

Diamond cutting began about 600 years ago. Those first attempts involved cutting off the top parts of octahedral crystals (the most perfectly formed diamond roughs) to make a flat surface that would erupt with light. More facets were then added to the sides to create even more light return. Thus began a search for a shape that would unlock the most light from a diamond - and by the late 18th century, this was identified as the round. This shape - above any other - now offers the greatest potential for maximum light return. The popularity of this shape also proves the appeal of seeing so much light. They are the only diamonds cut by the EightStar Diamond Company. (LEFT: Eightstar Diamond as seen through a Firescope.)