The quality of the cut gives the diamond its sparkle. Most diamonds are cut to retain carat weight. The rarer and more beautiful ideal cut diamonds are finished to exacting angles and proportions. It is the reflection and refraction of light through the table of the diamond that draws the eye to its brilliance. The trained diamond cutter understands this and fashions the facets of the diamond to make it sparkle and scintillate. The closer the diamond is finished to ideal proportions, the higher the value. The details of facet shape, placement, symmetry, and polish all affect the beauty and durability of the diamond.
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The quality of the cut gives the diamond its sparkle. Most diamonds are cut to retain carat weight. The rarer and more beautiful ideal cut diamonds are finished to exacting angles and proportions. It is the reflection and refraction of light through the table of the diamond that draws the eye to its brilliance. The trained diamond cutter understands this and fashions the facets of the diamond to make it sparkle and scintillate. The closer the diamond is finished to ideal proportions, the higher the value. The details of facet shape, placement, symmetry, and polish all affect the beauty and durability of the diamond.