Diamond Cut - Learn How Diamonds Are Cut
Your might be surprised to learn that a diamond's cut does not refer to its shape. Use this guide to become accustomed to techniques used to cut diamonds, because cut affects a diamond's beauty, value and durability.
Illustrations of Ideal Diamond Cuts
This diamond photo gallery shows you the diamond cuts that some retailers label as their best, and explains why some diamonds rank higher than others.
This diamond photo gallery shows you the diamond cuts that some retailers label as their best, and explains why some diamonds rank higher than others.
The Importance of a Diamond's Cut
Did you know that a diamond's cut does not refer to its shape? When gemologists say "cut," they are talking about a gemstone's proportions, such as its depth and width and the uniformity of its facets--all characteristics that control brilliance, durability and other features we look for in a diamond.
Did you know that a diamond's cut does not refer to its shape? When gemologists say "cut," they are talking about a gemstone's proportions, such as its depth and width and the uniformity of its facets--all characteristics that control brilliance, durability and other features we look for in a diamond.
Brief History of Diamond Cuts
Text and illustrations to show us how the art of diamond cutting has changed over time. By Gary Dutton.
Text and illustrations to show us how the art of diamond cutting has changed over time. By Gary Dutton.