Oval Cut

Loose Diamonds: The Round Brilliant And Other Cuts

Why purchase loose diamonds? They’re not quite as practical as earrings and necklaces. You would not be able to wear them, or bring them anywhere you go. But diamonds have a beauty on their own that can’t be matched by diamonds set in jewelry. They seem even more extraordinary when they are bought for their own sake.

Diamonds come in a variety of designs, known in the trade as cuts. The most famous of these is the
round brilliant cut
. Simply put, the round brilliant is the most popular because it provides the most brilliance. It has been designed in such a way that it reflects the most light. What most people don’t know is that the shape of the round brilliant is the least practical. As much as half of the original diamond is left out when it is turned into a round brilliant. For this reason, diamonds are sold in several other shapes as well, commonly known as fancy cuts.

Now some of the fancy cuts are already based on familiar designs, and will appeal to people even if they aren’t that familiar with diamonds. The heart and oval cuts are self-explanatory. The pear cut is often seen as an upside down teardrop.

On the other hand, how do you explain to people the differences between the Asscher and emerald cut, or the princess and radiant cut, when they all share the same rectangular shape? This is where we get a bit technical, but fortunately you don’t have to memorize much jargon.

Emerald and Asscher cuts are known as step cuts. In contrast to the round brilliant, they are rectangular in shape, with each side bordered with small steps. Step cuts emphasize lustre and clarity over brilliance. The Asscher cut is the older of the two, and its proportions are less even.

The princess and radiant cuts come from a third category, known as mixed cuts. They have more brilliance than step cuts, but are more cost-effective than brilliant cuts. The princess cut is almost as popular as the round brilliant, whereas the radiant cut has over 70 cuts.

When picking
loose diamonds
, you need not be intimidated by technical knowledge. You can buy based on what cut you find attractive. The jeweler, in turn, will narrow your choices in terms of price and quality, and help find the best choice for you.
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Diamonds are produced in a variety of designs, known in the trade as cuts. The way the
round brilliant cut
has been cut makes it reflects the most light. Step cuts accentuate lustre and clarity over brilliance. Mixed cuts evoke the brilliance of brilliant cuts, but are more practical to produce. When selecting
loose diamonds
, you need not be intimidated by technical knowledge. You can buy based on what cut you like.

why do they cut oval shape in vegetables?

or slanted.

It is to make them look better, but it also makes you think you have more on your plate as they are bigger to look at. They also cook faster that way.

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