CUT

There is Cut.  And then there's Cut.

Many people confuse cut with the shape of a diamond. 

Most diamonds are cut with a full 58 facets, and a good cut, or make, has more scintillation, more sparkle. 

The shape of the diamond, however, is largely a matter of personal preference and does not affect the value per se. 

It is the work of a master cutter that allows the diamond to be cut in such a way as to permit the maximum amount of light to be reflected through the diamond. 

And that's a great reflection on you.

It is the cut that enables a diamond to make the best use of light. 

1. When a diamond is cut to good proportions, light is reflected from one facet to another and then dispersed through the top of the stone.

2. If the cut of the diamond is too deep, some light escapes through the opposite side of the pavilion.

3. If the cut is too shallow, light escapes through the pavilion before it can be reflected.

The different facets of a round 

brilliant cut diamond

The six most popular shapes of a diamond