A Diamond’s cut can literally make or break its value.The Diamond’s Cut will predominantly Determine:

a. Brilliance: Light returned to the viewer.b. Dispersion: Rainbow like colors returned

to the viewer.c. Luster: The Amount of Light being

reflected.d. Sparkle: Behavior of Light as the

diamond is moved.The quality of cut will determine the value of the stone primarily because it takes a lot of time and effort to get the rock into an “ideal cut”.This means you primarily pay for the workmanship here.

Primarily there are 58 flat panels on the diamond which are called “Facets”.These Facets are primarily responsible for reflecting the light as it enters the stone.Only the skillful placement and manipulation of the facets can give a diamond its brilliant sparkle.The Ideal CutA Diamond can be said to have an Ideal Cut if the light entering the stone is reflected back to the viewer from the top.This can be accomplished by maintaining a good symmetry and polishing throughout the stone.An ideal cut diamond will sparkle and produce a brilliant luster in any reasonable lighting conditions.

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