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DIAMOND 

CUTS

The Significance Of Diamond Cut

DIAMOND CUTTER

The shape in which a diamond is cut purely depends on the texture of the rough diamond. The diamond cutter, whose main responsibility is to preserve the maximum carat weight, cuts the diamond accordingly.

Diamonds that are cut and polished most exotically are the ones that demand the most value in the market. 

ROUND CUT

The round diamond is a popular choice for most engagement rings, It’s because a round diamond requires a lot of refining, which is achieved only through expertise of a skilled diamond cutter. A lot of the rough diamond carat is wasted upon deriving a round diamond. 

VALUE

So, the shapes that preserve most of the rough diamond carat are generally less expensive. That being said, there are other factors such as popular demand and design aspects that signify the value of a diamond. 

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There are 9 prominent diamond shapes that are hugely sought after depending on the interests of diamond enthusiasts. They are the Round, Princess, Oval, Pear, Cushion, Emerald, Radiant, Marquise, and Asscher. 

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TYPES OF REFLECTION

BRILLIANCE

Brilliance refers to the white light that is returned from the diamond to the eye. Diamonds are cut with the facets angled to a point in the base of the diamond in such a way so that beams of light entering the diamond from above bounce off the facets and are reflected back out through the top of the stone. The more precisely a diamond is cut, the more brilliance it will produce.

DISPERSION

When white light enters a diamond and separates into its spectral colours, ricochets off the internal facets and is reflected back to the eye in flashes of colour, this is known as ‘fire’. The higher the standard of cut, the more dispersion of light and fire will be visible.

SCINTILLATION

The flashes of white light mixed with hints of dark viewed when a diamond is moved is called scintillation or sparkle. A diamond which has a very high cut grading will exhibit even scintillation over the whole top of the stone.

DIAMOND CUT CHART

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Round Cut

The round diamond is the most popular of all diamond shapes. Throughout history, there are many instances where these valuable diamonds have been exchanged by kings and queens as a token of love, peace, and mutual respect. With the De Beers group bringing the aspect of a round diamond for the center stone of an engagement ring, this diamond shape has made the mark in most engagement rings. The grace and splendor of a round diamond popularly make it the king of all types of diamonds. The round cut diamond consists of 58 facets, all cut in a uniform and symmetrical shape. How these facets align with each other is what gives this diamond the colorless sparkle. The inclusions in these types of diamonds are way better than the rest of the diamond shapes. 

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Marquise Cut

Not many agree with the marquise diamond having the shape of a smile even though most will agree with it. The marquise cut diamond is a diamond that captures the heart of each individual differently. For some, they look like the shape of an eye. Many others say that they are football-shaped. Nevertheless, this artistic rendition of the diamond adds a layer of emotional connection. Since they don’t resemble any fixed shape, women who cherish modernity and are in awe of artistic brilliance love the elegance of the marquise diamond. If you want to gift your loved one with a marquise cut diamond ring, make sure she loves uniqueness in designs. The 60 facets of the rounded marquise diamond bring these diamond shapes to life. 

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Pear Cut

These pear shaped diamonds are loved for the artistic brilliance of these types of diamonds. They render a magical elegance to the beauty of the ring. The teardrop shape of the pear shaped diamond is what gives such a steady audience for this famed diamond type. The pear shape inclining to a single point at the top of the stone is such a wonderful gesture of creativity. The maximum sparkle emitted from these diamond shapes owes to the 58 facets in these types of diamonds.

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Oval Cut

The oval diamond is a step down from the round cut. Women who crave uniqueness in their engagement ring will love oval engagement rings. These rings sparkle much like the brilliance of the round cut diamond. Another reason why women love oval engagement rings is that it makes the finger look thinner and longer. It goes well with most engagement ring settings. The oval diamond ring signifies the profound depth in your love and relationship with your loved one. It is this quality that has made it stand the test of time. 

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 Cushion Cut

A cushion cut diamond is similar to a princess cut diamond. Other names such as the mine cut or old mine cut also speak of these types of diamonds. The only difference is that the corners are rounded in this type of diamond. In terms of popularity, the cushion cut diamond acclaims the third spot, just after the round cut and princess cut diamond. These diamond shapes have large facets to them, which is a result of the deep square or rectangular shape.

The modern cushion cut diamond reflects a softer light compared to the other types of diamonds. It clearly lacks brilliance in terms of lighting. But the soft lighting and look add a very romantic and emotional appeal to it. Women who are genuine and don’t look for glamor love this artistic rendition of cushion cut diamond engagement rings. The cushion-cut diamonds that are available today have 68 facets compared to the traditional ones that had 58 facets. The modern version of cushion cut engagement rings is a cross between the old mine cut and the modern oval cut. 

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Princess Cut

Well, this diamond shape is exactly what it sounds like. Royalties especially princesses have a huge liking for these diamonds. History and many cerebral occasions have certified this fact. These diamonds are second to none and they are the most sought after diamonds after the prestige round cut diamonds. Princess cut diamonds are square in shape. 
The princess cut diamond has 76 facets, embraced with the shine and qualitative aspects of it. You can also find rectangular pieces in these types of diamonds. Very much like round diamonds, the faceting in these diamonds is so perfectly designed so that you won’t find any inclusions or flaws in the princess cut diamond. The princess cut ring is one of the most esteemed choices for the center stone of the engagement ring.
There is a certain femininity behind the princess cut diamond. Women who love these diamonds love to be the center of attention. Most women connect the shape of the princess cut ring to that of the pyramids in Giza. They crave love and are always looking for romance. No wonder so many queens and royalties love this ring. It’s the ideal setting for the four-prong engagement ring style. 

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Emerald Cut

Have you heard of the ‘hall of mirrors effect’ in diamonds? It is an effect created by the emerald cut diamond as a result of the interplay between light and dark planes. The emerald cut diamond is a step-cut diamond that has a series of small rectangular facets that look like steps or stairs. The class and elegance of the emerald cut diamond ring emerge from this unique way in which these types of diamonds are cut.  The emerald cut diamond shapes are widely acclaimed for their long lines and dramatic flashes of light. 
Women who love a great feature of an engagement ring will love the emerald cut diamond ring for its long and elegant body. Although a great choice for an engagement ring, you must consider going for an emerald cut diamond of high clarity. The shine and sparkle of emerald cut diamond rings look great as the clarity increases. You can sacrifice it with the color when going for an emerald cut diamond. 

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Heart Cut

Last (but by no means least) is the heart shape diamond. Certainly not everyone's cup of tea, the heart shape has a small but dedicated fan base. There is no mistaking the meaning behind a heart shape diamond. For me a small halo of diamonds around the outside in a simple halo design is the best way to show off this gorgeous diamond shape.

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