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Diamond Cut
A Closer Look
A well-cut diamond maximizes light capture and reflection, creating a beautiful sparkle. If the diamond's proportions are too deep or shallow, it may lose light. Don’t lose that dazzle!
How Are Diamonds Cut?
The intricate process of cutting diamonds involves highly skilled professionals using diamond-coated tools, as diamonds can only be cut with diamonds. Before cutting, careful planning determines the best shape for the diamond's quality. Diamond cutting experts use diamond-coated saws or lasers to split the rough diamond, preserving its integrity. The pieces are shaped by grinding them together on a spinning axle, a meticulous process that can take hours. Post-cutting, the diamond undergoes polishing for a smooth, reflective finish. Finally, gem experts grade the diamond based on the 4Cs after identifying its brilliance and fire.
Olivia Green’s House Cut
Among various diamond cuts, the excellent and very good cuts are highly favored for their superb sparkle, especially in round-shaped diamonds. While compromises can sometimes be made in carat, color, and clarity, achieving the best cut grade is crucial. A lower cut grade diminishes the diamond's brightness. At Olivia Green, we exclusively offer very good and excellent diamond cuts, ensuring optimal sparkle and quality.
FAQ's
Google's most common questions about a diamond colour.
Answered by our expert.
The importance of diamond cut lies in its direct influence on a diamond's visual allure. A well-cut diamond maximizes light reflection, creating a dazzling display of sparkle and brilliance. Conversely, a poorly cut diamond may appear dull and lackluster.
A skillfully cut diamond reflects light internally, moving seamlessly from facet to facet, and disperses it through the top, resulting in a captivating play of light and heightened brilliance. However, if the cut is too shallow or deep, light escapes from the sides, reducing the diamond's sparkle.
The diamond cut includes various facets such as proportions (table size, depth), symmetry (facet alignment), polish (facet smoothness), and light performance (how effectively the diamond interacts with light).
Diamond shape pertains to the outline of the diamond (e.g., round, oval, pear), while diamond cut evaluates the quality of its proportions and faceting.
A well-cut diamond exhibits vibrant sparkle and brilliance. It should reflect light evenly and create a white light return (brilliance) with colorful flashes (fire).