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Cut:
The way a diamond is cut and polished is vital. It is
the precision and delicacy of the cut that dictates the
maximum amount of light the diamond will refract and reflect.
The better it has been cut, the greater will be its brilliance,
sparkle and fire.
When a diamond is cut to good proportions, light is internally
reflected from one facet to another and then dispersed
through the crown, or top, of the diamond. (fig. 1). Peck's
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If the cut is too deep, then some light will escape through
the opposite side of the pavilion, or bottom, of the diamond.
(fig. 2).
If the cut is too shallow, then some light will escape
through the pavilion, or bottom, before it can be reflected.
(fig. 3).
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| So a well cut diamond is comprised of facets
with the correct angles, which are perfectly placed to maximize
the diamond's brilliance. It is the quality of the cut and its
final polish that unlocks the hidden beauty. |
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| There are many shapes and sizes of diamonds.
But whatever the shape or size, the cut is the only human element.
A diamond cut to good proportions will have more value than
one which is not. |
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