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Different Diamond Cuts
Sparkle, Shimmer and Shape
The first thing to know is that the cut of a
diamond indicates more than its shape. The cut also determines how
sparkly your diamond will be! It's not enough that a diamond is
big and clear and white. No diamond can be truly attractive unless
it sparkles, and it won't sparkle unless it's properly cut. You
can buy a one-carat diamond, graded SI2 or higher for clarity, and
rated J or better on the color scale, and it still won't sparkle
unless the cut is good.
To understand what I mean, first let's look at
some shapes. Diamonds can be cut into a wide variety of shapes.
The following are some of the most popular:
by Fred Cuellar,
author of the best-selling book "How to Buy a Diamond." More questions?
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