Cut
The term “cut” is often confused with diamond “shape” when referring to shapes like round brilliant or princess cut.
The quality of the proportions and symmetry of a diamond is how the cut is determined.
A diamond’s proportions make a considerable difference in how brightly it will shine.
An “ideal cut” allows the maximum amount of light to return through the top of the diamond.
Also taken into consideration for the cut are the depth, table size, crown height and angle, girdle thickness, and more.
After a rough diamond is mined, it is evaluated to determine its best possible cut so that the maximum clarity, color, and carat weight is maintained.
There are numerous cut grades used for diamonds, including:
· Excellent: The rarest cut grade and reflects the most light.
· Very good: This cut grade reflects nearly as much light as an excellent cut grade, but for a lower price.
· Good: Reflects most of the light that enters the diamond, but not as much as a very good cut grade.
· Fair: This cut grade may appear dull or even glassy and is very inexpensive.
