| The brilliance in a diamond is determined by the | | | | the top and curves slightly back out at the |
| way the light reflects inside the diamond and is | | | | bottom of the diamond. Too deep of cut or too |
| very dependent on the cut of the diamond. | | | | shallow both interfere with the correct light |
| The better the cut the more fire & brilliance. | | | | reflection. |
| Diamond brilliance is defined as the reflection of a | | | | Of all the aspects that are important when |
| bright white light from the facets of the diamond | | | | purchasing a diamond, the brilliance is by far the |
| and is determined by the artistry of the cutting | | | | most important as it is what gives your diamond |
| and polishing. Each facet must be cut and shaped | | | | life. |
| with precision, and placed with perfect symmetry. | | | | You may have a diamond with superior coloring, |
| A well cut diamond is referred to as ideal, | | | | or it may be a very large diamond but if it isn't |
| excellent, or very good. In a well cut diamond the | | | | cut for maximum brilliance then what you have is |
| light enters at the top and forms a U shape and | | | | a dull lifeless stone. |
| then exits back out at the top. With a deep cut | | | | There are some terrific online resources for |
| the light enters from the top and forms an L | | | | helping you understand what to look for before |
| shape as it exits out the side. | | | | purchasing that diamond. Just remember brilliance |
| With a shallow cut diamond the light enters from | | | | equals beauty! |