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Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Princess Cut Diamond Emerald Cut Diamond Asscher Cut Diamond Pear Cut Diamond Radiant Cut Diamond Oval Cut Diamond Cushion Cut Diamond Heart Cut Diamond Marquise Cut Diamond Trillian Cut Diamond
Round Princess Emerald Asscher Pear Radiant Oval Cushion Heart Marquise Trillian

Just Briefly

Unique Features Facets L / W Ratio Origin My Expert Tip
A romantic and unique shaped design. 56 to 58 facets Typically 0.90 – 1.10 Late Sixteenth Century Excellent symmetry and clarity are advisable.

Features & Advice

The Heart is normally cut utilizing between 56 and 58 facets, however depending on the size of the stone and the cutter some pavilions are seen with 6, 7 and even 8 facets. The overall appearance of heart cut diamonds differs greatly from the ratios and the overall positioning of the culet.  Traditionally the heart is cut with ideal ratios of 0.90 and 1.10 with symmetry playing a vital role in its appearance. The top curves ‘lobes’ should be an even height and breadth. The ‘Bow Tie’ effect is sometimes observed in poorly cut hearts. This effect causes a dark center facets of your diamond.

Heart Cut 1

When purchasing a heart cut diamond stick to stones that are well cut and as perfectly symmetrical as you can. Bow Tie Effects can also bee seen in Heart Cut Diamonds, this is something to be considered.