CUT

The greatest factor affecting a diamond’s beauty is its cut. A diamond’s cut refers to diamond’s shape, proportions, symmetry, and polish. An excellent cut diamond maximizes a diamond’s light performance producing greater brilliance, life and fire.

The critical angles which a master diamond cutter positions a diamond’s facets will enable more light to reflect within the diamond creating a greater brightness. Excellent cut diamonds with superior brightness can decrease the influence of a diamond’s natural color.

CUT TIPS FROM AUCOIN HART

The Gemological Institute of America has established a cut grading system for standard Round Brilliant Cuts that ranges from Excellent to Poor. For all other shapes, called Fancy Shapes, there is no standard cut. Buyers interested in Fancy shapes should visually inspect and compare diamonds to learn the many cut variations of each fancy shape. Learn more about Aucoin Hart’s selection of Fancy Shapes.

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