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Article #136: A Better Look At Some Of The Most Famous And Popular Cuts of Diamonds

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Everyone has heard the various phases fabulous diamonds. Fancier cuts such as
about diamonds. One is, "diamonds are the pear or marquise come from formations
forever" and another "is diamonds are a that have a more unusual shape. There is
girl's best friend". Movie stars and also the triple cut brilliant diamond
entertainers have them adorning their that has 33 facets. The original
necks and hanging from their ears. You brilliant cuts had only 17 facets.
can always tell a newly engaged woman, The original gem cutting tools were
because she can't take her eyes off the simple were of a simple design. This
diamond ring on her finger. Tennis changed during the 19th century when
bracelets are on many Christmas lists and better tools were developed. This also
little girls impatiently wait for their allowed the gem cutters to create more
first pair of diamond stud earrings. styles of diamonds and gems. Marcel
Our fascination with the gorgeous gems Tolkowsky published a book called Diamond
have spanned centuries. They symbolize Design in 1919. The book detailed his
both prosperity and love and come in innovative technique that combined light
different shapes and sizes. They are worn and refraction with that of cutting the
in clusters or as a solitaire, with equal diamonds. His book led to more advanced
pride and are coveted around the world. cutting techniques, some of which allowed
The most popular cuts used to be the the full brilliance of diamond to come
emerald and the round cut. Now, designers through in a dazzling, fiery display.
are creating their own patented cuts that Today, it is not uncommon to see diamonds
present a whole new generation of styles. cut in the shapes of stars, animals and
Some of these cost in the hundreds and even insects. Other cuts such as the
thousands of dollars and are coveted by heart shaped cut, ovals, trillions and
everyone who has a love of these gems. pear shaped diamonds can be seen in many
Even with all the new designs being jewelry store cases, their brilliance
offered, the round cut diamond remains luring all who enter. Tiffany offers a
the favorite. The diamond cut originated diamond with their patented Lucida cut.
in Venice, during the 17th century. Since Another patented diamond cut is at least
raw diamonds come in varying shapes, the 3 carats and is oblong with rounded ends.
shape may determine the final cut of the It is named the Ashoka diamond and costs
diamond. Round diamonds are cut from a fortune to own. No matter what the
octahedron crystal formations. During the shape or size of the diamond, receiving
cutting process, often more than 50 one makes a person feel special and
percent of the formation is cut away. loved.
Still many will produce at least two






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