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Cut:
Cut is the only human contribution to the diamonds beauty; however, it is one of the most important. The term 'Cut' can mean many things. In the jewellery industry, it is used to describe the shape, cutting style, proportions and finish of a diamond. The most popular shapes are pictured below.
Depending on how well the diamond is cut will determine its ability to reflect light from one facet to another and then back out through the top of the diamond. A round brilliant diamond has 57-58 facets in exact geometric relation to one another. A well cut stone will dramatically increase its beauty which is dependant upon three factors: brilliance, dispersion (or fire) and scintillation (or sparkle). It is the skill of the cutter that unlocks the natural beauty of a diamond, revealing all of its hidden fire, brilliance and sparkle.
