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How well it is cut determines a diamond's brilliance. It is the skill of the cutter that unlocks the natural beauty of a diamond, revealing all of its hidden fire and brilliance. Most diamonds are cut with a full 58 facets and it is important that these are cut to precise angles. A diamond that is cut well will reflect light from one facet to another and then back out through the top of the diamond. Only a well-cut diamond will really sparkle.

When the term "cut" is mentioned, most consumers think of shape, but shape and cut are different. Diamonds are cut and fashioned in different shapes, including round brilliant, pear, oval, marquise, princess cut, emerald cut (rectangular), heart, and triangle. The most popular shape is the round brilliant. The other shapes are referred to as fancy-shapes.

The value of every individual diamond is a combination of its colour, clarity, carat weight and cut.

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