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Glossary
Brilliant Cut Diamond
Round diamond with 57 facets (58 if there is a facet on the culet).
In this type of cutting shape, all facets appear to radiate out from the center of the diamond toward its outer edges. It is called a brilliant cut because it designed to maximize brilliance. Round diamonds, ovals, radiants, princesses, hearts, marquises, and pears all fall within this category of cut.
In this type of cutting shape, all facets appear to radiate out from the center of the diamond toward its outer edges. It is called a brilliant cut because it designed to maximize brilliance. Round diamonds, ovals, radiants, princesses, hearts, marquises, and pears all fall within this category of cut.
Cushion Cut
An antique style of cut that looks like a mix between an Old Mine Cut (see Mine Cut Diamond) and a modern oval cut.
Marquise Cut
An elongated shape with pointed ends inspired by the fascinating smile of the Marquise de Pompadour and commissioned by the Sun King, Louis XIV of France, who wanted a diamond to match it.
Pear
Combining the best of the oval and the marquise, it is shaped like a sparkling teardrop.
Princess
This is a square or rectangular cut with numerous sparkling facets.
Emerald Cut
A square or rectangular-shaped diamond with cut corners. On the crown, there are three parallel rows of facets arranged around the table and, on the pavilion, there are three parallel rows arranged around the culet. This type of cut is also known as a Step Cut because its broad, flat planes resemble stair steps. Inclusions that are visible through the table to the unaided eye.
