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Cut :-
It is the cut of a diamond, above all other properties that will determine the stone's fire and brilliance.
When light enters a cut diamond, it is reflected from one facet to another and then dispersed through the top of the stone. Each facet acts as a light-dispersing mirror and it is this light that when reflected out of the stone, gives a diamond its sparkle this is without doubt true! it is called refraction.The vast majority of buyers of stones purchase the brilliant cut it is readily available and offers brilliance unsurpassed.
As well as referring to the quality and craftsmanship of a diamond, cut also refers to a diamond's shape some people call it the (make).
Diamonds can be cut in many different shapes and will all handle light differently. The longer shapes tend to have a slight 'bow tie' effect. This means they have a small zone in the centre where light leaks out of the bottom of the stone. This creates a darker area in the shape of a bow tie. This is especially true for the Pear, Oval, Marquise, and Heart shapes.
The Round Brilliant Ideal Cut provides the maximum fire and brilliance, due to the positions and angles of its facets. It will reflect the most light and will therefore provide the most sparkle but of course it is up to your loved one to choose, remember if it is an engagement ring think ahead, it will need to fit snugly against the future wedding ring so be carful to select a design that will be practical in every day use
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