brilliant cut

Gem faceting style

A brilliant cut is a style of gemstone cutting designed to maximize light reflection and sparkle, featuring numerous precisely angled facets arranged symmetrically.

The round brilliant cut, with 57 or 58 facets, is the most popular shape for diamonds: She wanted a brilliant cut for her engagement ring.

The term distinguishes this faceting style from other cuts like emerald or princess.

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light performance · loupe · symmetry · clarity · refraction · luster · earrings · sparkle · bezel setting · pendant · bracelet · necklace · jewelry box · diamond saw · calipers · Victorian jewelry · abrasives · pavilion

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faceting style

brilliant cutcabochon

Domed, unfaceted gemstone

unfaceted · tumbled stone · matte finish · rough · frosted

light performance priority

brilliant cutcabochon

Domed, unfaceted gemstone

rough cut · uncut · emerald cut · tumbled · princess cut

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