Diamond cut

Type of cut used when shaping a diamond Diagram of old diamond cuts showing their evolution from the most primitive (point cut) to the most advanced pre-Tolkowsky cut (old European). The rose cut is omitted, but it could be considered intermediate between the old single and Mazarin cuts. Part of a series onDiamonds Material Material properties Crystallographic defects Formation and surfacing The 4 Cs Carat Clarity Color Cut Production Diamond (gemstone) List of mines Diamond cutting Synthetic diamonds The diamond industry Blood diamond De Beers Cultural impact History Symbolism Famous diamonds Imitations and enhancements Simulants Enhancements Theft Millennium Dome raid Schiphol Airport robbery Graff Diamonds robbery Belgium diamond heist Category Commons A diamond cut is a style or design guide used when shaping a diamond for polishing such as the brilliant cut. Cut refers to shape (pear, oval), and also the symmetry, proportioning and polish of a diamond. The cut of a diamond greatly affects a diamond's brilliance—a poorly-cut diamond is less luminous. In order to best use a diamond gemstone's material properties, a number of different diamond cuts have been developed. A diamon