Cut

Cut and shape are often confused or used interchangeably. Cut actually refers to the relationship between the angles of the stone’s facets. The term, “precision-cut” or “ideal cut” diamond, refers to a stone with proportions and angles designed to produce the best light return.

The Cut of a stone is described with three attributes, Brightness, Fire, and Scintillation. Brightness describes how white light reflects from the surface and throughout the interior of a diamond. Fire describes the “prism” of colors emitted. Scintillation describes that blinding flash of light seen when the observer, the stone, or the light moves. A well cut diamond with excellent proportions will maximize the effects of light, giving it optimum Brightness, Fire, and Scintillation. Therefore, producing a diamond of ultimate beauty.