Dutch craftsmen working for Mozes Coster, Holland’s largest and most famous diamond merchant, studied the scientific data and confirmed Brewster’s opinion about its flaws. Unlike the scientist, however, they were sure they could cut the Koh-i-Noor. Not only would they make it glitter, they assured the prince, they would also preserve the diamond’s majestic size. The royal couple ordered work on the Koh-i-Noor to begin.
