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Here at Stienhardt & Stones, we appreciate that amongst the 4C's of diamonds, their cut is imperative as it affects how brilliant and beautiful the diamond appears. Realizing a diamond’s potential via the shape and alignment of its facets takes practice, which, in turn, creates amazing light performance that you will want your jewelry to have regardless of the occasion. Let’s delve into the basics of diamond cuts and their significance towards enhancing the features of your loved one’s possession.
What Is Diamond Cut?
The cutting style of a diamond means the interaction of light with the facets of the diamond. This does not refer to a round diamond or an oval diamond, but rather concerns: how well – proportion, symmetry, and polish. How well – that is the cut grade, explains the amount of light entering and escaping the diamond, and its optical effects – brilliance, fire and sparkle.
The Importance of Diamond Cut
The cut affects those aspects :
- Brilliance: The reflection of white light from outside and inside the stone.
- Fire: The creation of a ‘rainbow’ due to the splitting of white light.
- Scintillation: The appearance of light and dark areas as the diamond is turned.
A very clear diamond of considerable carat weight, which is badly cut, will disappoint because it possesses none of the sparkle for which diamonds are so valued.
Diamond Cut Grades Diamond Cut Grades
That is why at Stienhardt & Stones we provide diamonds that correspond with the grading system of the Gemological Institute of America which guarantees the right quality to our clients :
- Excellent: Cut in a manner designed to maximize the reflection of light for optimum brilliance.
- Very Good: The majority of light is reflected which contributes to the appealing sparkle.
- Good: A diamond that is cut well, but still manages to show a fair degree of brilliance.
- Fair: Some light escapes, but it manages to still have a decent shine.
- Poor: An excessive amount of light is lost hence little or no sparkle to be seen.
Popular Diamond Cuts We Offer
1. Round Brilliant Cut
The round brilliant cut diamond, with its 58 facets and perfected light retentivity, is by far the most preferred cut, commonly used in eternity bands and sophisticated jewelry.
The round brilliant cut diamond, with its 58 facets and perfected light retentivity, is by far the most preferred cut, commonly used in eternity bands and sophisticated jewelry.
2. Princess Cut
The modern round diamond takes a distinct form with angular edges – a cut that is more complementary to the present times. There is something about this design that makes it suitable for someone who wants to look classy.
The modern round diamond takes a distinct form with angular edges – a cut that is more complementary to the present times. There is something about this design that makes it suitable for someone who wants to look classy.
3. Emerald Cut
The emerald cut has the romantic quality of being a rectangular shape and a step cut with corners cut elegantly showcasing clarity and color well, thus it gives every piece a timeless quality.
The emerald cut has the romantic quality of being a rectangular shape and a step cut with corners cut elegantly showcasing clarity and color well, thus it gives every piece a timeless quality.
4. Cushion Cut
The cushion cut which is commonly carved in a square or rectangular shape with rounded edges has a soft feminine feel with a twinkling charm that appeals to the women who love the cut.
The cushion cut which is commonly carved in a square or rectangular shape with rounded edges has a soft feminine feel with a twinkling charm that appeals to the women who love the cut.
5. Oval Cut
From the moment it has been introduced to the public, oval cuts have been respected thanks to their flattened figures which aim to make the diamond sparkle more while providing an elegant slim appearance.
From the moment it has been introduced to the public, oval cuts have been respected thanks to their flattened figures which aim to make the diamond sparkle more while providing an elegant slim appearance.
Why Choose Stienhardt & Stones for Your Diamond?
At Stienhardt & Stones we choose each diamond personally to reach the ideal proportions of the cut, the clarity, the color and the carat weight . You can be assured of shopping with a clear conscience and with great pride due to the high standard of craft skills and the use of materials from kind sources.
Discover the Perfect Cut
It is not so easy to find a diamond as it is beautiful inside – that’s what each jeweler comes up with, every diamond has some concept behind it. Browse through our amazing range of diamond jewelry now and allow our skilled staff to find the best diamond for your needs. Visit us online at Stienhardt & Stones today and behold the exquisite beauty of well-designed and cut diamonds!
It is not so easy to find a diamond as it is beautiful inside – that’s what each jeweler comes up with, every diamond has some concept behind it. Browse through our amazing range of diamond jewelry now and allow our skilled staff to find the best diamond for your needs. Visit us online at Stienhardt & Stones today and behold the exquisite beauty of well-designed and cut diamonds!
FAQ
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- Tiffany clarity it appears is non-dependent on any external factors. FL pristine and IF immaculate fit gemstones that seek out rarity or flaws.
- VVS1-VS2 range provides high level gems for less and has an ability to include imperfections that cannot be seen with the naked eye.
- SI1-SI2 range is perfect for those who are cost sensitive but still in need of clean stones.
This means it is free from inclusions visible without the aid of a jeweler’s loupe, however, inclusions may be present if the diamond is magnified. Most diamonds with this clarity VS2 and SI1 are usually eye clean.
Yes, but to a lesser extent, cut. The weight and position of large noticeable flaws can cause distortion of light and thus cause minimal sparkle. However most of the time the effect of clarity on shine is less than that of the cut of the diamond.
VVS: Very very slight inclusion: inclusions are so tiny that they can hardly be seen even by a ten magnification lens. VVS inclusions. VS: very slightly included: larger inclusions present but not visible to the naked eye.
Inclusion presence is situation-dependent.
- SI1 diamonds are generally clean with the eye and free from flaws which some will have flaws visible with the eye.
- SI2 inclusions are likely to be present and noticeable especially in larger sized stones.
Not really.
- Cut is the most important factor that determines the diamond's brilliance.
- Clarity and color can depend on your preference or pocket especially buy eye clean diamonds.
No inclusions are formed naturally, and thus formed while a diamond was being created. Most inclusions are considered non-detrimental because they are too tiny to affect the beauty or endurance of the diamond.
In general, yes. As the quality of the diamonds increases in size, the blemishes become more apparent and so there is a need for a higher clarity grade to keep it clean to the eyes.
No, reviewed diamonds classified as VS2 and above have almost all their inclusions hidden without help. With the exception of some SI1 diamonds, the majority of them look absolutely clean from naked eyesight.
You will! At Stienhardt & Stones, you will find dozens of images with detailed close-up and videos of our diamonds with their clarity and inclusions presentation before you make your choice.
