How Many Facets Does a Diamond Have?
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The magic of a diamond lies in the little
cuts within the stone.
These intricate etchings —
Each facet is cut perfectly and precisely
and the art of the cut can increase the value of the diamond considerably.
How Many Facets Does
a Diamond Have?
The answer depends on
the shape of the diamond… and the perfection of the cut.
However, as a
guideline, the brilliant cut that was created and mastered by Marcel Tolkowsky
boasts 58 facets (including the culet!).
This is considered
the gold standard for all diamonds.
According to Diamond
Cutter’s International’s foremost diamond expert, Fred Cuellar (aka “The
Diamond Guy”), round brilliant, marquise, oval, cushion, heart, pear and
emerald shaped diamonds all feature 58 facets.
There are, however,
shapes that do not conform to the 58 facet brilliant cut.
Princess Cut Diamonds
Princess cut diamonds can have as few as 50 facets, but the number can be modified to increase the diamond’s sparkle.
While some princess
diamonds are cut with more facets (up to 144!), you’re more likely to find a
princess diamond in the lower facet range, around that “gold standard” 58
facets.
As such, the princess
cut diamond may be a little less fiery than a modern round brilliant, but
there’s a trade-off: the princess cut hides inclusions masterfully, which
allows buyers a little more flexibility if they need to price down for clarity.
However, color
imperfections will become more noticeable in this shape’s square dimensions.
Opt for near colorless when choosing the princess shape.
Asscher Cut Diamonds
The beautiful vintage
Asscher cut diamond includes 57 facets in its cut.
However, these cuts
are not the brilliant kite-like prisms.
The Asscher (and the
Emerald) are cut with step facets.
These unique facet
cuts resemble a staircase within the stone.
Step facets create a
sleek and sophisticated design but do not project the fiery, dancing light so
often displayed by the brilliant cuts.
Radiant Cut Diamonds
Boasting the most
facets of any diamond shape, the radiant lights a fire with 70 facets.
The radiant has the
dimensions of an emerald cut diamond with the spark of a round brilliant cut.
Radiant diamonds are
the best mix of subdued sophistication and sparkling celebration.
Trillion Cut Diamonds
Most often used as a
side stone, there are 50 facets in a trillion-shaped diamond.
This cut isn’t as
deep as other shapes and shallow depth can take away from the shape’s
brilliance.
However, the
equilateral shape is a unique design for buyers looking to go beyond the
confines of circles, squares, or pears!
This less-brilliant
but striking shape is also well-suited to be featured in three-stone engagement
rings, as accent stones framing a center diamond.
Ashoka Cut Diamonds
Most buyers have
never heard of the Ashoka cut.
Only the most
flawless diamonds can be cut into this unique design, which makes the Ashoka
rare… and expensive.
The cut was created
by William Goldberg and features 62 facets.
Reese Witherspoon’s
engagement ring from her husband, Jim Toth, is an Ashoka solitaire.
While the number of
facets for most shapes of diamonds is the same, how those facets are cut and
where they are cut makes all the difference.
Symmetry is
everything in diamonds. Before the brilliant cut, diamond facets were almost
always step facets, and the actual cut of those facets were far from
perfection.
However, today’s
diamonds are cut with precision and designed with mathematical acuity for
optimum fire and certain brilliance.
Over the past three decades, we've built a reputation
as a leading diamond & engagement ring retailer. As you shop for the
perfect item, we’ll guide you through the process with honest advice ensuring
that your choice reflects your style and budget.
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