designer spotlight
GENERATIONS
EXPERTISE
OF
THE HENRI DAUSSI LEGACY
Henri Daussi Loots was born in 1932 in Antwerp, Belgium.Antwerp, located in the heart of Europe, has been at the center of the world’s diamond trade for over five centuries and continues to be known today as the diamond capital of the world. Henri was taught the art of diamond cutting by his father, Jozef Loots, who inherited the skills from his father. He went on to become a respected diamond cutter and eventually build an international reputation. Specializing in large and valuable diamonds, Henri was commissioned to study and cut diamonds for many of the world’s most acclaimed jewelry brands. After years of work, Henri designed a special and unique diamond polishing wheel, called a scaif, which allowed him to cut facets into a diamond, something considered impossible before this. Using this new groundbreaking tool, he cut the first perfect heart-shaped diamond. Since diamonds are a symbol of love and commitment, the heart-shaped diamond became an international sensation. Henri went on to create many more incredible diamond shapes and sculptures, many of which are on display in museums around the world. Henri passed on his knowledge, experience, and fascination for diamonds to his sons Jef and Dirk Loots, both of whom continued to builf on their father’s legacy. Today Henri Daussi is lead by Bart, Jeff, and Kristiaan Loots, grandsons of Henri. “Our family tradition of cutting beautiful diamonds and creating incredible jewels will forever keep true to its heritage,” says Jeff, “We are humbled and honored that our Daussi creations go on to be enjoyed and cherished by generations of families to come. We respect this opportunity and will never compromise on our commitment to quality, responsibility, and integrity.”
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