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2. Diamond cut - Wikipedia

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   A diamond cut is a style or design guide used when shaping a diamond for polishing such as the brilliant cut. Cut refers to shape (pear, oval), and also the symmetry, proportioning and polish of a diamond. The cut of a diamond greatly affects a diamond's brilliance—a poorly-cut diamond is less luminous.

3. The symbolism and meaning behind different engagement ring shapes

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   Oval Cut: Unique and Classic. Oval diamond engagement rings offer a distinctive twist to a classic Round. They're ideal for distinguished, creative people who elegantly stand out from the crowd.

4. Cut (gems) - Wikipedia

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   The diamond cut planning stage is a complex process that requires the cutter to work with unique rough stones. Very often, the location of the inclusions in a rough stone will determine the type of shape to which a diamond may be cut. For economic reasons, most diamonds are cut to retain weight instead of maximizing brilliance. [2]

5. Diamond cutting - Wikipedia

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   An example of this is the marquise cut diamond which was popular in the 1970s to 1980s. In later decades, jewelers had little success in selling this shape in comparison to other shapes like the oval or pear shape. [citation needed] The marquise can be cut into an oval diamond by any diamond cutter with a loss of 5 to 10% in total weight.

6. Brilliant (diamond cut) - Wikipedia

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   The round brilliant cut is preferred when the crystal is an octahedron, as often two stones may be cut from one such crystal. Oddly-shaped crystals such as macles are more likely to be cut in a fancy cut—that is, a cut other than the round brilliant—which the particular crystal shape lends itself to.

7. Trilliant cut - Wikipedia

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   Patented design of top faceting of the trillion cut diamond (Patent No. D-250,100) A trilliant cut, sometimes called a trillion, trillian, or Trielle is a triangular type of gemstone cut. The cut has many variations. It may have curved or uncurved sides. The shape of the top surface, or table, also varies.