Glossary
Brilliant Cut
Brilliant Cut refers to a round shaped gemstone with 58 facets also known as a full cut. A round, full cut Diamond is correctly called a Brilliant Cut. The term refers to the shape of the gemstone, not quality or actual brilliance. There are 16 upper girdle facets, 8 Star facets, 8 Bezel facets, and a table facet above the girdle. Below the girdle there are 16 lower girdle facets 8 pavilion facets and a culet. (see Old Mine Cut and Old European Cut).
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