Jacob & Co. has given its famed Billionaire watch a heavenly upgrade. The latest iteration—which the New York-based watch and jewelry maker unveiled on Wednesday, roughly 11 years after the original debuted at Baselworld—showcases a new type of “angel-cut” diamond that is designed to shine brighter than traditional stones. Developed entirely in-house over two years, the patented angel cut is named after founder Jacob Arabo’s wife, Angela, and features 37 precisely calibrated facets that represent their 37 years of marriage. That is significantly fewer facets than many traditional cuts, but each one was carefully positioned to increase shine. At the center of each stone lies a distinctive lozenge-shaped table, set within a stepped rectangular outline with cut corners. This signature geometry changes the way light behaves within the diamond, resulting in a crisp, fluid, and unusually dimensional luminous quality. The cut generates a more continuous glow across the diamond’s surface, according to Jacob &..
