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Saturday, May 10, 2008

Dazzle Is Determined By Diamond Cuts

By Grace Jennings

What makes some diamonds shine and sparkle more than others? Simply put, diamond cuts make all the difference when it comes to dazzling, brilliant diamonds.

The cut will give your diamond the ultimate shine and brilliance you expect from a spectacular diamond. The right cut will also help hide any flaws in the diamond, and maximize the color and clarity of the diamond.

Which Cut Should I Choose?

Without getting too scientific, it's important to know that the reflection of light off the top of the diamond at just the right angle is what makes a diamond shine. The reflection of light is based on the cut of the diamond. There are three diamond cuts: shallow, ideal, and deep. The shallow cut will be dull because it won't reflect much light.

A deep cut will make your diamond look bigger, but it will also give your diamond a dull look because the light is lost from the sides instead of reflecting off the top.

As you might guess, the ideal cut is best. It is a cut that is not too deep and not too shallow, but just right for the light to reflect off the top of the diamond.

Balance and Brilliance

The ideal cut allows light to bounce off the top of the diamond at just the right angle to create a dazzling, brilliant effect. When the light bounces off the sides or the bottom of the diamond, the effect is a dull, lack-luster diamond that lacks color and clarity. The all-important diamond cut also determines the overall grade of the diamond.

The width and depth of the diamond cut will determine how effective the cut is. In turn, the cut of the stone will decide the grade of the diamond and will enhance or hinder the color and clarity as well. Today, serious jewelers use computer programs to map out the diamond cuts that will provide the best light reflection and create brilliant diamonds.

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