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Diamond Cuts and Shapes - Facts and Figures

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Diamond Cuts and Shapes - Facts and Figures

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  1. Types of Diamond Cuts Facts and Figures

  2. What is Diamond Cut? The diamond cut is a style or design guide used when shaping a diamond for polishing such as the brilliant cut. Cut does not refer to shape (pear, oval), but the symmetry, proportioning and polish of a diamond. The cut of a diamond greatly affects a diamond's brilliance; this means if it is cut poorly, it will be less luminous. (Source: WikiPedia)

  3. Diamond Cuts and Shapes Explained

  4. Round Diamonds The round cut diamond is the most popular diamond shape. Virtually all round diamonds are brilliant-cut, meaning they have 58 facets (57 when there is no culet). (Source: AGI NewYork) • Introduced by: Marcel Tolkowsky in 1919 • Number of Facets: 58 • 95% of diamonds sold globally are round.

  5. Princess Cut Diamonds • Introduced in 1980s • Ideal length width ratio: 1.1 • They are cheaper The Princess cut is the second most popular cut shape for diamonds, next to a round brilliant(aka round diamonds) and is the most popular fancy diamond shape. It was created in 1960s.

  6. Oval Cut Diamonds Oval diamonds are a modified brilliant-cut (like virtually all round cuts). Because the two shapes possess a similar fire and brilliance, the oval is an ideal choice for a customer who likes the look of a round diamond, but wants something more unique. (Source: Lumera Diamonds) • Created by Lazare Kaplan in the 1960's • Ideal ration b/w length and width 1.75-2.25 • No of facets: 58 • It may exhibit a “bow-tie” effect across the center

  7. Marquise Diamonds This type of diamond cut is similar to Oval Shape. The standard number of facets is 58, but can have a varying number of pavilion main facets ranging from 4, 6, or 8. (Source: Vashi.com) Was developed for King Louis XIV of France who wanted a diamond that simulated the smile of Marquise de Pompadour. • Ideal length width ratio:1.75-2.25 • Posses some degree of bow tie. • One of the largest crown surface areas of any diamond shape

  8. Pear Shaped Diamonds Pear shape is not one of the most popular shapes these days. The standard number of facets of a Pear shaped diamond is 58, and may have a varying number of pavilion (lower) facets from 4, 6, 7, or 8. (Source: Vashi.com) • Ideal length width ratio: 1.45-1.75 • Number of facets: 58 • It exhibits a “bow-tie” effect

  9. Cushion Cut Diamond Cushion cuts diamonds are square or rectangular brilliant cuts with rounded corners and curved sides, a pillow-like shape. (Source: Price Scope) • It is based on cut research initiated by Marcel Tolkowsky in the 1920's • Introduced on early 1800s • Ideal length width ratio: 1-1.05 • No of facets: 58

  10. Emerald Cut Diamonds The Emerald diamond cut is a step cut rectangular shape with fewer facets than a brilliant cut. The number of facets in an Emerald cut may vary from 50 to 58. (Source: Vashi.com) • Ideal length width ratio: 1.3 – 1.4 • No of facets 50-58

  11. Asscher Cut Diamonds The original Asscher cut design has 58 facets and was never patented. (Source: Diamonds.Pro) • Introduced BY: Joseph Asscher in 1902 • Ideal length width ratio: 1-1.05 • Around 2002 it was introduced again after its 1st creation

  12. Radiant Cut Diamonds This very special cut is the result of one man’s dream to combine the elegance of an Emerald Cut with the unparalleled brilliance of a Round Brilliant Cut. (Source: Diamond Registry) • Introduced little more than 20 years • Ideal length width ratio: 1-1.05 • I has bow tie effect • No of facets : 70

  13. Heart Shaped Diamonds The heart is the ultimate symbol of love. The standard number of facets of a Heart cut diamond is 59, but can have a varying number of pavilion (lower) facets ranging from 4, 6, 7, or 8. (Source: Vashi.com) • Ideal length width ratio: 0.5-1.1 • No of facets 59 • Its powerful symbol of Love

  14. Trillion Cut Diamond Trillion cut stones are three sided (triangular) cuts. The trillion cut used to be reserved for side stones only, but can easily hold their own as solitaires or are often featured in pairs as complementary center stones (Source: Wedding LDS) • Introduced by the Asscher brothers in Amsterdam • Was later trademarked by the Henry Meyer Diamond Company of New York in 1962 • Also known as Trillions and Trilliants • optimal length to width ratio for Triangular cuts is 1:1.

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