Sunday, December 16, 2007

CUTS OF A DIAMOND

Diamond cuts are the only human related characteristic of a diamond, and knowing your preferred cut can be important in choosing the right diamond and price for you.
standard cut is known as the round brilliant, keep in mind that anything that deviates from the round brilliant is known as a fancy cut.

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At the moment the favorite of most women tends to be the princess, from my experience. but in my opinion this is only a mental reference to the name "Princess". dont let names fool you, pick a diamond based on attraction to the cut, not name.
There are many different cuts, too many to name, keep in mind that brand cuts, which are specific to a brand, will cost more. Never buy a diamond based on just price, before even asking the price find what you want!!!!
What makes a diamond reflect light is in the hands of the cutter, the corners and cuts you see in the pavillion of a diamond are called facets, when cut properly they will reflect a spectrum of color back through the table of your diamond, this is called fire, and it is crucial for the beauty.
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