DEC 52 | LAB & EDUCATION
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A DIAMOND’S CUT
IS ESSENTIAL TO IT’S BEAUTY
With the beginning of the winter wedding
season in India and worldwide, there is
much to ponder upon especially when it
comes to purchasing the bridal jewellery or
mainly the special diamond ring. Keeping
updated with the latest trend is definitely
the most important aspect for all brides
to be. However, knowing where
the money is being spent is
another aspect that everyone
should consider.
The cut of a diamond
determines the brilliance,
the fire and ultimately the
life of the stone. The cut is as
essential for the appearance of
the diamond as the other C’s. A top quality
diamond (loupe clean - exceptionally
white +) with bad proportions will be less
attractive than another diamond with lower
clarity and colour but with a perfect cut.
Shape & Cut
In a jewellery certificate, the shape and the cut of the
stone are mentioned. For example; round brilliant or
emerald cut diamonds.
A common misinterpretation is that the term diamond
cut also refers to the shape of the diamond. The cut
is what determines how well-cut your diamond is,
whereas shape is the form into which it was cut.
The shape of the stone is determined by the outline
of the stone such as round, pear, oval, etc. The cutting
style is the arrangement of facets (polished faces) on
the stone. The most popular cutting style is brilliant
which constitute triangular and kite shaped facets.
Round brilliant cut is a fine example of such a cutting
style.
When a diamond has parallel facets arranged to
resemble steps, it is termed as a step cut cutting style.
The elegant and classic Emerald cut is a fine example
of this cutting style.
However, if any of above two cutting styles are modified
they are termed as modified cuts such as princess cut.