Diamond Cut

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.
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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.
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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

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.
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Popular Diamond Cuts We Offer

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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.
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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.
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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.
Geometric outline of a cushion-cut diamond with intricate facets and a square shape, depicted in dark blue against a white background.

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.
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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.
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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!

FAQ's

  • Diamond Cut: It describes the intricacies of a diamond’s angles, symmetry, and surface texture that affect its scintillation.
  • Diamond Shape: It involves the visual aspect of the diamond’s configuration such as round, princess, oval or emerald.

While carat weight plays a part in determining the size of a diamond, the cut is the part that allows penetration of light into the diamond and how much light is refracted back. For example, a well cut smaller diamond usually appears to have more dazzle than a poorly cut larger diamond.

The grading of diamond cuts is evaluated on a qualitative framework from Excellent to Poor depending on the light return observed in the diamond. The assessment is done by qualified gemologists with the aid of tools for accurate quantitative information about proportions, faces’ symmetry as well as surfaces’ finish.

No, the diamond cut does not feature high significance in determining the value of the diamond. Diamond prices often go up for diamonds with a higher cut grade like Excellent or Very Good cuts, due to the high quality and cut of the diamond.

The most sparkling diamond cut is the round brilliant cut due to its 58 facets which are strategically designed to maximize brilliance and light reflection.

This is a subjective matter, but the round brilliant cut seems to be the standard cut in engagement movies for its enduring shine, Other cuts that are in huge demand are princess, oval, and cushion.

Not exactly! If these are well made, fancy shaped cuts like oval, princess, cushion can shine very well. Each shape has its own set of distinctive features that appeal to different individuals and personalities.

Sometimes it is possible to recut a diamond that has been put through a bad cut by an experienced cutter. Still, it is often a smaller diamond because some weight must be sacrificed when carrying out the operation.

Make sure to purchase only GIA graded diamonds. Even when you purchase a diamond that has gone through the cut grading system, you are sure of the quality of diamond you are paying for.

Definitely, we do provide diamonds that can be custom cut to your specifications. Talk to our team on how to design a special piece that you have always wanted.