The craft or process of working with diamonds; jewelry or decorative items made with or featuring diamonds; detailed work involving diamonds.
Compound of 'diamond' and 'work' (from Old English 'weorc'). This term emerged in the Renaissance when diamond cutting and setting became a recognized skilled trade in European cities like Antwerp.
Amsterdam became famous for diamondwork during the 1600s-1700s, developing techniques for cutting and polishing stones that are still used today—some master craftspeople spend entire careers on just one specialty cut.
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