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The exact symmetry and proportions of the cuts maximize brilliance and place Swarovski 

Zirconia in a class of its own. In the first part of the Pure Brilliance concept, an entirely new 

dimension of brilliance was achieved by applying ideal diamond cut standards to the Round 

Pure Brilliance Zirconia for the very first time, strictly adhering to the exacting standards of the 

Gemological Institute of America (GIA) for grading diamond cut quality�

12.  What does RG 18k mean? Rolled Gold (RG) is a fusion process and is not plating� A sheet of 

base metal is covered with thin layers of gold and then heat fused together� "18k RG" means 

there is an 18k layer that has been fused to a base metal�

FrequentlY asked questIons (ContInued)

FrequentlY asked questIons (ContInued)

9.  What are “ideal” brilliant cut gems? The early brilliant cut first appeared at the end of the 

17th century, and was nurtured by the industrialization of the 19th century� Today’s so-called 

“ideal” round brilliant cut, with its 57 facets, was developed in 1919 by a young Antwerp 

diamond cutter, Marcel Tolkowsky� 

10.  Does WatchStar

®

 use real diamonds? Yes, specifically but not limited to the DivaStar

®

 and 

LadyStar

®

 utilize diamonds on the dials� Some limited editions may have diamonds on the 

bezel, case and bracelet�

CARAT: 

0�02 each, 10 carat points ea, approximate diameter, 1�6 mm�

CLARITY: 

SI2. (Slightly included, 10x magnification)

COLOR: 

G, H� (near colorless)

CUT: 

Brilliant-cut, 57 facets�

The diamonds on the Gen.1.0 DivaStar

®

 and LadyStar

®

 are for reference only and are subject to change 

without notice.

11.  Why does WatchStar

®

 use SWAROVSKI

®

 Pure Brilliance gems? SWAROVSKI GEMS

®

Pure Brilliance concept remains the ultimate classic diamond cut� Brilliance is a synonym for 

brightness in consumers’ minds� It is the essential attribute of a perfect diamond� A computer 

model based on GIA data for assessing and predicting the cut quality in round brilliant cut 

diamonds confirms that the Round Pure Brilliance Cut Zirconia offers the same brightness as 

a Tolkowsky Diamond�

When you wind your timepiece, whether mechanical 

or  automatic,  do  it  off  your  wrist. this  keeps  extra 

pressure  off  the  crown  caused  when  you  push  the 

watch up off your wrist.