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Mixed cuts share aspects of both (modified) brilliant and step cuts: they are meant to combine the weight preservation and dimensions of step cuts with the optical effects of brilliants. Typically the crown is brilliant cut and the pavilion step-cut. Mixed cuts are all relatively new, with the oldest dating back to the 1960s. They have been extremely successful commercially and continue to gain popularity, loosening the foothold of the de facto standard round briliant. Among the first mixed cuts was the Barion cut, introduced in 1971. Invented by South African diamond cutter Basil Watermeyer and named after himself and his wife Marion, the basic Barion cut is an octagonal square or rectangle, with a polished and faceted girdle. The total facet count is 62 (excluding the culet): 25 on the crown; 29 on the pavilion; and 8 on the girdle. This cut can be easily identified by the characteristic central cross pattern (as seen through the table) created by the pavilion facets, as well as by the crescent-shaped facets on the pavilion. A similar cut is the Radiant cut: It differs in having a total of 70 facets. Both it and the Barion cut exist in a large number of modified forms, with slightly different facet arrangements and combinations. * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamond_cut Other sites with more visuals:
* http://www.georgianjewelry.com/reference/antique_diamonds* http://www.diamondcuttersintl.com/diamond_education/articles/4cs/cuts.html
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What does a marquis cut diamond look like?
You can review the images, below, that are the result of the Google search for 'marquis cut diamonds'.
What does a 5 carat diamond look like?
Your answer depends on its cut, clarity, colour, and whether or not the weight of the stone you describe is a gemstone or an industrial diamond.
What does a 20 carat diamond look like?
The diamond if it is cut as a round brilliant gem, will measure 17.6MM at the girdle, which is almost three-quarters of an inch in diameter. If it is a different cut, its measurement will be different.
How do you select a diamond?
When you are selecting a diamond, there are a few things that you need to look at. The carat, the clarity, and the cut.
What does the Cullian diamond look like?
You can review the site, below, to see a replica of the raw stone and the named stones cut from it.
What does a 2 carat diamond look like?
Two carats is the weight of the gem in question. Its looks depend on its cut, clarity, and colour.
Where can you get diamond flakes?
You may be able to buy diamond chips or diamond dust -- which is sand-like -- from a diamond cutting operation. Diamond 'flakes' would be cut diamonds into a flake pattern, and you could commission such a cut from a diamond cutter.
What is Diamond Aura?
A diamond aura is a (man made) synthetic diamond. It reproduces the look of a natural mined diamond. It involves the use of natural occurring minerals heated to a high heat of about 5000 degrees F. It's like a diamond in color, clarity, cut, and carat weight.
Will water cut a diamond?
No. Only another diamond can cut a diamond.
Can tungsten blades cut diamond?
No. Only diamond can cut diamond.
What does the biggest diamond in the world look like?
The biggest diamond in the world is the Golden Jubilee Diamond, which weighs 545.67 carats and has a yellow-brown color. It is cut into a cushion-shaped brilliant cut and is one of the largest cut diamonds in the world. It is estimated to be worth over $12 million.
What diamond cut is the cheapest?
Princess cut. They can retain 80% of the raw diamond and make less cuts while retaining only 50% of the raw diamond in a round or brilliant cut diamond and making more cuts to give the brilliant appearance.
