Diamond Cutting

The fourth C, the diamond cut, can greatly enhance the stones value. The cut can sometimes be the most important criteria found in a gemstone. If a diamond is not proportioned correctly the human eye will not receive the brilliance. The diamond would be very dull to the naked eye.

The way a is stones cut is indispensable to its liveliness, and its personality. The cut affects the way the light moves through the stone and comes back up to the eye. A badly cut stone will sell for 40 to 50% less than a beautifully cut stone. Depending on the shape of the rough, some stones are chiseled into what are called Fancy cuts.

There are certain cuts in diamonds that have always been traditional. They are marque, oval, radiant, and emerald cut. Cuts rise and fall with popularity. During the 1920's and 1930's the most popular cut was the baguette. Currently, the Princess cut is very popular.

When most gem quality stones are in their rough state, the gem cutter will cut the rough crystal half and then shapes each half into a round brilliant. This is he most common diamond cut. The 58 facets of a brilliant cut are carefully calculated to maximize the stones inner sparkle and fire. All of these Facets effects the way light goes in and way the light comes back at you.

Once cut and polished, the stones are ready to be sold. Most pass through London, Antwerp and Manhattan. These are currently the modern worlds leading wholesale centers. The very Finest diamonds are often sold directly to the consumer at private offerings. Diamond Cutting