CutOne of the most important factors in determining quality in diamonds is the cut. Cut is the only value factor that is a result of human skill. A diamond's beauty must be balanced against the inevitable loss of weight necessitated by the very process of cutting. Along with the diamond's size and shape, the minute details of workmanship play an important role in the overall beauty and sparkle of the diamond. |
 The above image shows how light is refracted through various cuts of diamonds.  A diamond's beauty must be balanced against the inevitable loss of weight necessitated by the very process of cutting. Along with the diamond's size and shape, the minute details of workmanship play an important role in the overall beauty and sparkle of the diamond. |
| Another important factor when dealing with cut is the shape of the diamond. There are many different shapes of diamond and no one shape is necessarily better than the other. Traditionally, the round diamond is the most popular. However, recent fashion trends have emphasized fancy shaped diamonds. For a more in depth look at some of the different shapes of diamonds, click here. |
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