What is a brilliant cut diamond?
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A brilliant cut is a diamond or gemstone that has been cut with numerous facets in order to exhibit brilliance, more commonly known as sparkle.
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This brilliance is as a result of the light returning throughout the cone shape of the stone itself. Think about a diamond like a window – a well cut window will let the most light enter through the window.
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A well cut diamond should do the same, and the light should bounce off facets of the diamond, resulting in the iconic sparkly appearance of a diamond ring.
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When we think of a classic, iconic engagement ring-it’s typically a round cut diamond solitaire ring that comes straight to mind.
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Representing almost 75% of diamonds sold in the market, round brilliant cut is the most popular shape.