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Diamond Cut

Of the 4 C’s of diamonds, cut is truly the most important.  A diamond’s cut is not only about its shape, but how effectively the stone can return light back to the viewer's eye.  A well-cut diamond will appear very brilliant and fiery; while more poorly cut stones can appear dark and lifeless, regardless of color or clarity.

Not only do well-cut diamonds appear more brilliant, they can also appear larger than other stones of the same carat weight.  An ideal stone has both increased brilliance as well as increased diameter relative to more deeply cut diamonds.

 

Diamond Anatomy
 
Each and every diamond will have its own unique set of properties and proportions.

Diameter: Width of a polished stone, measured from edge to edge   Table: Largest polished facet located on the top of the diamond   Crown: The top part of a diamond extending from the table to the girdle   Girdle: The very edge of the diamond where the crown and pavilion meet   Pavilion: The bottom part of a diamond extending from the girdle down to the culet   Depth: The total height of a diamond measured from the table to the culet   Culet: The small or pointed facet at the very bottom of a polished stone