Round brilliant Cut Diamond Explained
Over 100 years ago a Russian mathematician set out to cut the “ideal” diamond, and what he ended up creating was the Round Brilliant-cut diamond. The Round Brilliant is now probably the most popular diamond in the world, representing about 75% of all diamonds sold. They tend to cost more because the demand for them is so high and the yield (the amount of diamond left after cutting) is so low. The mathematician’s work seems to have paid off.
How to Pick The Perfect Diamond
We wrote this guide to teach you how to pick the perfect diamond. You can’t understand diamonds or how they’re priced without first understanding The 4 C’s. Jewelers grade and price diamonds based on four essential characteristics: Cut, Clarity, Color, Carat. Each of these has a universally used grading scale determined by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA).
Cushion-Cut Diamonds
Cushion-cut diamonds are more popular than they have ever been — everybody’s rockin’ these rocks, from Rhianna to tons of other celebs in Hollywood. Its rounded corners (like a pillow, which is where the name comes from) along with its larger facets make these diamonds stand out from the crowd.