The story of the Liberty Star Diamond began shortly after the tragic events of September 11th.  That horrible day in history was weighing heavily on my mind as I left U.S. soil on my way to Belgium to buy diamonds. With the nation on a high alert for terrorism, it was difficult for me to concentrate on my work. I found myself in a small café drawing patriotic symbols on napkins to give myself a sense of security. I thought to myself, “I purchase diamonds from the world's foremost diamond cutting houses. Why can’t I memorialize the great nation that offered me a humble living with something that will be revered?"

I started drawing diagrams of a diamond, incorporating cuts, or facets, to resemble a star in honor of the American flag.  To my pleasant surprise, as I continued, stripes appeared! After three years of development with some of Belgium’s finest cutters, this beautiful stone became a five- sided pentagon shape on the largest side of the diamond (the ‘table’), with a star, stripes, and 76 facets to honor our country’s inception. 

Thanks to the inspiration of our military and America’s will to persevere, a diamond has been created that truly captures our spirit.  In holding to this respect of country, I would like to dedicate the Liberty Star Diamond to the brave men and women of our military. 

Mark Webb

Gemologist