Brilliant Cut
Brilliant Cut
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 101 CT VS ROUND NATURAL COGNAC DIAMOND WHOLESALE LOT US $202.07 |
 Diamond 101 ct very good cut F color VS1 clarity  US $9,500.00
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 Diamond 25 carat D color ideal cut VS1 clarity US $1,190.00
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 031Ct WORLD RAREST NATURAL FANCY ORANGYISH RED DIAMOND US $110.00
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 016 CT NATURAL WHITE DIAMOND SI2 EYE CLEAN LOOSE NR US $1.49
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 025 CT ROUND BRILLIANT CUT NATURAL WHITE LOOSE DIAMOND US $233.92 |
 Splendid 065 cts Natural Light Brown Diamond $099 NR US $46.00
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 Fantastic 065 cts Natural Soft Yellow Diamond $099 NR US $56.00
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 Fire 058 cts Natural Light Brown Diamond $099 NR US $58.60
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 112ct Round Brilliant Cut Real Natural Loose Diamond US $550.95
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 050CT GENUINE PEAR ROSE CUT 100 NATURAL LOOSE DIAMOND US $966.48 |
 1 Ct Beautiful Brilliant Loose White Diamond H I2 WOW US $1,899.00
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 137ct Round Brilliant Cut Real Natural Loose Diamond US $610.95
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 101ct Round Brilliant Cut Real Natural Loose Diamond US $376.95
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 069 CT NATURAL ROUND CUT WHITE LOOSE DIAMOND E08 US $103.02 |
 064CTRARE UNTREATED FANCY YELLOW DIAMOND 55mm NR US $59.99
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 100 Natural Untreated Brilliant Round Red Diamond VS US $399.99
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 AAA 157 CARAT GENIUNE SOLITAIRE BLACK DIAMOND CHEAPEST US $98.63 |
 TOP AAA 232 CARAT GENIUNE SOLITAIRE BLACK DIAMOND $1 US $149.15 |
 BIG SIZE 322CTTOP JET BLACK OLD DIAMOND RND 85mm NR US $59.99
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 044 CT NATURAL ROUND CUT BLUE LOOSE DIAMOND C96 US $34.93 |
 FIERY 078CT WHITE J COLOR NATURAL BELGIUM DIAMOND WW US $599.00
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 137 CT BIG NATURAL ROUND CUT WHITE LOOSE DIAMOND G12 US $124.99 |
 092 CTW VVS BLOOD RUBY RED GENUINE LOOSE DIAMOND PAIR US $46.11 |
 052 CT VVS EMERALD GREEN GENUINE LOOSE DIAMOND ROUND US $23.06 |
 15 CT SI STUNNING WHITE GENUINE LOOSE DIAMOND ROUND US $72.47 |
 034 CT NATURAL ROUND CUT WHITE LOOSE DIAMOND E51 US $208.46 |
 052CTUNTREATED FANCY WHITE CHAMPAGNE DIAMOND 51mm NR US $39.99
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 022CTRARE UNTREATED FANCY COLOR DIAMOND 15mm 15p NR US $22.50
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 012 CT SI STUNNING WHITE GENUINE LOOSE DIAMOND ROUND US $6.04 |
Collecting American Brilliant Cut Glass Pitchers
Terms Defined In Gemstone Shape And Cutting Styles
If you've ever shopped for a gem, you've probably read a few terms that didn't make much sense. Bezel, pavilion and crown are three common terms used to describe the cut of a gem, but there are many more. Most of the time these terms will be used with ratings and ratios, but are useful for understanding how to judge a gem's cut.
When discussing the actual cut of the gem, people typically mean shape, such as round, heart or oval. However, the term cut actually refers to the gem itself, the ratios used in the cut and how it was finished. Following cut, the make of a gem refers to the quality of the actual finished product, and finish refers to the polishing done to the cut stone.
The shape of the gem can be referred to by many terms. A brilliant cut is usually a circle where the facets are arranged facing the center, to maximize the reflection of light. A radiant cut usually has 70 facets which are arranged in a rectangular pattern.
The cut of the gem has several elements that describe how it looks, is composed and will reflect. The crown is the top of the gem, or the part above the girdle. The girdle is the widest area of a stone and separates the crown from the pavilion. The pavilion is then the bottom of the stone, or the portion that will be set in the jewelry. The crown is typically comprised of facets, or flat surfaces that have been polished.
There are several terms to describe the characteristics of the gem. An inclusion is any internal characteristic of the gem. Inclusions can be mild and lend the gem a certain unique character, or they can be so pronounced that the gem is considered a dead stone. Dead stones are so badly marred that they have no luminosity. An internal characteristic is any observable imperfection within the gem.
Usually when purchasing from a store, you will hear about the 4 C's, which are cut, clarity, color and carat. The clarity of the stones refers to a lack of imperfections within the stone. Color refers to the hue and dominant shade of the gem, which should be uniform and vivid. Carat is a unit of gem measurement, and reflects the weight of the gem.
You may also hear about the gem's fire or brilliance. This is simply the amount of light the stone reflects when viewed from the top. A stone that glitters under light is considered to be very brilliant. This can also be measured in internal reflection, the amount of light that in reflected from the interior walls of the stone. Stones that have a good fire are sometimes said to be lively.
It's a good idea to have an understanding of the commonly used terms, but don't be afraid to just describe the gem. "Sparkly", "bright" or "pretty" are perfectly acceptable. The specifics of the gem aren't as important as whether or not you find one that you enjoy.
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