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Whether natural or lab grown, each of our diamonds is responsibly sourced and selected for its brilliant sparkle.

What Is Diamond Cut?

What Is Diamond Cut?

When people talk about a diamond's "cut," they're often thinking about the shape like round, oval, or pear. However, in the world of gemology, cut refers to something far more sophisticated—and powerful.

The cut of a diamond refers to the craftsmanship and precision with which the diamond is faceted from its rough form...

Fair
Good
Very Good
Ideal
Super Ideal

Fair

A fair cut diamond allows a significant amount of light to escape from the sides and bottom, resulting in a noticeable reduction in brilliance.

Good

A good cut diamond reflects most of the light that enters it, providing above average appearance and value.

Very Good

Superior quality cut that reflects nearly as much light as the ideal cut while at a substantially lower cost.

Ideal

An ideal cut diamond reflects nearly all the light that enters it, creating exceptional brilliance and fire.

Super Ideal

The highest grade of cut quality. A super ideal diamond is cut with extraordinary precision to maximize light performance.

How Are Diamonds Cut and Graded?

Diamonds are cut using specialized tools to facet and polish the stone, creating brilliance and symmetry. Because cut has such a direct impact on a diamond's appearance, grading systems were developed to consistently evaluate cut quality.

These grading systems assess three key factors: appearance (brilliance, fire scintillation), design (proportions), and craftsmanship (polish and symmetry). While the criteria are similar, most independent institutes use their own terminology to grade the overall cut of a diamond.

At Since Love, we also use specific scale language to help our customers understand the subtle differences in cut that affect price and quality. We base our scale on the cut specifications provided by the certifying gemological laboratory and grade diamonds from Super Ideal to Ideal, Very Good, Good Fair, and Poor.

  • Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Cut Grading System: Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor.
  • International Gemological Institute (IGI) Cut Grading System: Ideal Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fai.
  • Since Love Cut Grading System: Super Ideal, Ideal, Very Good, Good Fair, Poor.

Anatomy of a Diamond's Cut

To Understand How Cut Is Evaluated, It Helps To First Look At ThePhysical Parts Of A Diamond That Make Up Its Structure. Each PartPlays A Role In How Light Enters, Reflects, And Exits The Stone.When These Characteristics Are Well Balanced, The Result Is ADiamond With Exceptional Brilliance And Sparkle.

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Table

The Flat Surface At The Top Of The Diamond.

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Crown

The upper part of the diamond above the girdle.

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Girdle

The widest part of the diamond.

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Pavilion

The lower part of the diamond below the girdle.

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Culet

The tiny facet at the very bottom.

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Depth

The total height of the diamond.

What Is Diamond Cut?

What Is Diamond Cut?

When people talk about a diamond's "cut," they're often thinking about the shape like round, oval, or pear. However, in the world of gemology, cut refers to something far more sophisticated—and powerful.

The cut of a diamond refers to the craftsmanship and precision with which the diamond is faceted from its rough form...

What Is Diamond Cut?

What Is Diamond Cut?

When people talk about a diamond's "cut," they're often thinking about the shape like round, oval, or pear. However, in the world of gemology, cut refers to something far more sophisticated—and powerful.

The cut of a diamond refers to the craftsmanship and precision with which the diamond is faceted from its rough form...

The Key Elements of Diamond Cut

When it comes to figuring out what makes each diamond sparkle the way it does, it's ultimately about the components that formulate its cut.

Proportions

Proportions are the relative measurements and angles of the properties of the diamond's facets...

Symmetry

Symmetry is the evaluation of the arrangement and consistency of the facets of the diamond...

What Is Diamond Cut?

What Is Diamond Cut?

When people talk about a diamond's "cut," they're often thinking about the shape like round, oval, or pear. However, in the world of gemology, cut refers to something far more sophisticated—and powerful.

The cut of a diamond refers to the craftsmanship and precision with which the diamond is faceted from its rough form...

The Key Elements of Diamond Cut

When it comes to figuring out what makes each diamond sparkle the way it does, it's ultimately about the components that formulate its cut.

Proportions

Proportions are the relative measurements and angles of the properties of the diamond's facets...

Symmetry

Symmetry is the evaluation of the arrangement and consistency of the facets of the diamond...

What Is Diamond Cut?

What Is Diamond Cut?

When people talk about a diamond's "cut," they're often thinking about the shape like round, oval, or pear. However, in the world of gemology, cut refers to something far more sophisticated—and powerful.

The cut of a diamond refers to the craftsmanship and precision with which the diamond is faceted from its rough form...

Diamond Cut FAQ's

The cut of a diamond significantly impacts its overall value because it determines how well the diamond reflects light, creating its brilliance and sparkle.

The cut of a diamond significantly impacts its overall value because it determines how well the diamond reflects light, creating its brilliance and sparkle.

The cut of a diamond significantly impacts its overall value because it determines how well the diamond reflects light, creating its brilliance and sparkle.

The cut of a diamond significantly impacts its overall value because it determines how well the diamond reflects light, creating its brilliance and sparkle.

The cut of a diamond significantly impacts its overall value because it determines how well the diamond reflects light, creating its brilliance and sparkle.