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JThomson Custom Jewelers
Diagram
of a Round-Cut Diamond
Graphic
Elinksxample of Proportions
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Note:
These proportions apply only to round diamonds
Terminology
| Ideal
Cut |
A
diamond cut to optimal proportions, with optimal polish and symmetry, with
the most weight loss to produce maximum luster, brilliance, dispersion,
and scintillation. Diamonds cut to this standard are the most valuable,
with only 5% of the round brilliant diamonds on the market cut to this standard.
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| Well-
Cut |
Diamonds
that have very good optical beauty that fall just outside of the parameters
of Ideal Cut diamond. These diamonds are priced less than Ideal cuts because
they are not as rare. |
| Deep
Cut |
This
diamond will appear smaller than it weighs because it's weight is retained
in the depth. It is cut with a deep pavilion (bottom of the diamond) that
does not reflect light back through the crown (top of the diamond). Light
leaks out the pavilion producing a dark appearing diamond that lacks beauty.
These diamonds are sometimes called nailheads due to their dark, face-up
appearance.
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| Shallow
Cut |
Diamonds
that are cut with shallow pavilions that do not reflect light back through
their crown. The light leaks out from the pavilion, producing a washed-out
or watery appearance that is not beautiful. Weight is retained in the diameter,
making the diamonds appear larger than they weigh. These diamonds are sometimes
called fisheyes, due to unsightly reflections in the crown area. |
| Bow-Tie |
Effect
dark area in the center of some fancy-shaped diamonds. A large bow-tie
shape in the center of a fancy shaped diamond detracts from beauty and
lowers the value.
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