Cut Fancy
Cut Fancy
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 029cts43mm Round Light Yellow Natural Loose Diamond  US $15.50
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 020cts Heart Vivid Canary Yellow Natural Loose Diamond US $10.50
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 023cts Pear Fancy Light Pink Natural Loose Diamond US $3.58
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 019cts Princess Fancy Champagne Natural Loose Diamond US $5.50
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 018ct Pear Fancy Yellowish Green Natural Loose Diamond US $.99
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 104 CT ROUND NATURAL FANCY YELLOW DIAMOND MATCHED PAIR US $1,840.55 |
 3 PCS 18 MM YELLOW NATURAL ROUND LOOSE DIAMOND LOT CT US $32.00 |
 1219 CT REAL DARK YELLOW DIAMOND FACETED TUBE NECKLACE US $898.86 |
 6 PCS 18 MM RED NATURAL ROUND LOOSE DIAMOND LOT CT US $64.10 |
 367pcs 1CTDAZZLING TOP WHITE NATURAL DIAMOND 05 10mm US $60.99
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 204p 1CTRARE UNTREATED CHAMPAGNE DIAMOND 08 10mm NR US $59.99
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 243pcs 1CTWINSOME TOP WHITE NATURAL DIAMOND 08 10mm US $59.99
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 3 PCS 23 MM PURPLE NATURAL ROUND LOOSE DIAMOND LOT CT US $91.92 |
 064CTRARE UNHEATED TOP FANCY CHAMPAGNE DIAMOND 52mm US $89.99
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 073CTRARE UNHEATED TOP FANCY CHAMPAGNE DIAMOND 56mm US $109.99
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 051CT SPARKLE TOP FANCY WHITE NATURAL DIAMOND 51mm US $69.99
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 16 PCS 1 MM GREEN NATURAL ROUND LOOSE DIAMOND LOT CT US $32.00 |
 087ct NATURAL RED COGNAC ROUND CUT LOOSE DIAMOND US $86.00
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 40 PCS 18 MM CHAMPAGNE NATURAL ROUND LOOSE DIAMOND LOT US $256.72 |
 1125 Cts Diamond Round Brilliant Cut CERTIFIED US $4,350.00
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 0805 Cts SI2 Diamond Round Brilliant Cut CERTIFIED US $3,450.00
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 6 PCS 18 MM BLUE NATURAL ROUND LOOSE DIAMOND LOT CT US $64.10 |
 27 PCS 18 MM YELLOW NATURAL ROUND LOOSE DIAMOND LOT US $256.72 |
 4 PCS 45 MM AAA BLACK NATURAL ROUND LOOSE DIAMOND LOT US $128.30 |
 1229 CT NATURAL YELLOW DIAMOND FACETED TUBE NECKLACE US $984.47 |
 052 CT ROUND NATURAL ICE GREEN LOOSE DIAMOND SOLITAIRE US $524.33 |
 27 PCS 18 MM RED NATURAL ROUND LOOSE DIAMOND LOT CT US $256.72 |
 6 PCS 28 MM GREEN NATURAL ROUND LOOSE DIAMOND LOT CT US $256.72 |
 ELEGANT 250ct VS2 CUSHION CUT YELLOWISH BROWN DIAMOND US $345.00
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 023Ct Natural Pinkish Rose Cut Loose Diamond US $8.49
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Technibond Diamond-Cut Fancy Woven Ring
Different Types Of Diamond Cuts
Though most people associate diamonds with brilliant, glittering, colorless gems, a rough diamond is actually looks much like an ordinary, filthy rock. Diamonds are extremely good for reflecting light, but they must be cut and polished first. There are several different cuts designed for all of the different diamond types, as a jewel must be cut so that it can reflect all of the light that it is exposed to, to the best of its natural abilities.
The process of cutting the diamond is also essential when determining its cost, quality, and value. Jewelers take the process very seriously, taking several years simply to cut one gem. The process is very mathematical, as the facets of the diamond must be set perfectly, so that all of the angles are even and placed to bring out the color and glamor in the jewel. The International Gemology Institute dedicates a considerable section of their IGI appraisals to an analysis of a diamond's cut.
Even though computers and lasers are used in modern day diamond cutting, around fifty percent of the total rock is lost in the cutting and polishing process. The most popular cut is affectionately referred to as the brilliant cut. A brilliant is round on top, though the gem itself is cone shaped as to maximize the amount of light that goes through the top. Octahedral shaped diamonds are usually subjected to the brilliant cut, as it is makes it easier to craft two gemstones from a single rock.
Cuts that are not brilliant, but still look nice, are called "fancy cuts." Fancy cuts are used for oddly shaped diamonds or for fashion and art. The princess cut is the second most popular next to the brilliant cut. It is in the shape of an inverted pyramid, with the uppermost face a square or rectangle. Many GIA diamond rings are crafted with a princess cut. It was invented in the 1960s, making it a fairly young cut of diamonds when compared with styles that have been around since medieval times.
The princess cut is also sometimes called the "square modified brilliant," possibly because both styles are so shiny and popular. However, the princess cut is entirely different than the brilliant cut. The style can be traced back to the "French cut," which is one of its most direct predecessors. Unlike most cuts, it manages to utilize 80% of the original diamond unlike several other cuts of diamond. This causes the cut to be cheaper to consumers, and more popular amongst retailers and jewelers.
Before diamond cutting, during Middle Ages, diamonds in jewelry were used in their rough states, the poorer quality diamonds simply being ignored and cast aside. Diamonds began to be more refined as people started to polish them, creating slight facets, or cutting a more desired shape from the less appealing rocks. Guilds of diamond polishers were formed, and the art was developed and caught on like wildfire until it turned into the extremely high-tech practice that it is today.
About the Author
Allison Ryan is a licensed gemologist from San Diego, CA. She specializes in
GIA diamond rings
that have passed
IGI appraisals
and are considered to be best value diamonds. For beautiful diamonds for all types of jewelry, check out
http://www.diamondwave.com/
.