TOP 5 POPULAR GEMSTONE CUTS

IT IS ESSENTIAL TO GRASP THE DIVERSE STYLES OF GEMSTONE CUTS

Gemstone cuts are the shapes and contours of a gemstone that determine its appearance and beauty. Different cuts can have vastly different effects on a gemstone’s beauty, depending on the shape and style of the cut. Gemstone cuts come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and angles to create diverse visual effects and optical illusions. In this blog post, we’ll be taking a look at the top 5 most popular gemstone cuts and what makes them so desirable. Read on to find out which ones made the list!

REGULAR CUT

Regular Cut is the most common type of gemstone cut. The gemstone is cut in a symmetrical shape with a flat base and a dome-shaped top. This type of cut is usually used on round or oval-shaped gems and can be found in many different shapes and sizes. The depth and angles of the cut will vary based on the size, shape, and quality of the stone. This type of cut provides a good balance between brilliance and fire, making it an ideal choice for many different types of jewelry.

CHECKERBOARD CUT

This cut features parallel faceting, which creates a unique checkerboard pattern on the top of the stone. The technique of the Checkerboard Cut is not overly complicated. Essentially, the gemstone is cut with several parallel sets of facets. These facets are placed at an angle of 90 degrees to each other. This results in a pattern of alternating facet sets that create a checkerboard pattern when looking at the stone from the top.

BUFF TOP CUT

This cut features a flat table with a large, domed crown on top of the girdle. The result is a gemstone that appears to have no facets, but the light reflected off the curved top creates an incredible sparkle. This cut works best on stones with light or transparent hues and can add a unique and beautiful look to any piece of jewelry. Due to its domed crown, the Buff Top Cut adds extra depth and dimension to the stone. It also allows light to pass through it, creating a stunning display of luminosity. This type of cut makes it easier to see the stone’s true beauty and color, and it gives the piece a classic and timeless look.

DIAMOND CUT

Diamond cut has 57 or 58 facets, similar to the shape of a real diamond. It is one of the oldest and most traditional cuts, so it is often used with classic and traditional designs. The diamond cut also creates a lot of sparkle and brilliance as light reflects off each facet. When cutting a diamond cut, the gemstone must be carefully examined and the facets must be even and symmetrical in order to get the desired sparkle effect.

PRINCESS CUT

The princess cut features 58 facets, which gives it more sparkle than other gem cuts.  It has four main ‘corner’ facets and each of these is divided into two triangular ones - this makes up the 16 corner facets that give the stone its unique ‘square with rounded corners’ shape. In between these corner facets are 42 other small triangular or kite-shaped faceting; these create an elegant pavilion design that maximizes light return from any direction. To maximize brilliance in the stone, all of these facets must be polished correctly to ensure that light reflects correctly off each surface.

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