Gemstone Doug Mitchell
Cuts
Diamond Doug is Owner/Artist at UniQ Jewelry Gallery. More info: uniqjewelry.com.
s an admitted, committed, colored-stone junkie, it’s no secret that gemstones of all shapes and sizes truly amaze me. Aside from the colors and origins of gems, what truly takes them to the next level is their cut; and my oh my there are a LOT! While some cut-names describe the cut of the gem face-up, other names refer to the bottom of the gem known as the faceting style. This month, let’s dive into different cut styles & faceting styles that make the gems we adore so incredible! We truly could write a book on all the different cuts and styles, but here are some of our favorites. Examples shown are Diamond Doug originals from current inventory & portfolio.
Round & Oval Cut
Round-cut stones are the most used cut as they are a staple in the industry and always a flattering cut no matter the type of gemstone. The most popular faceting used in round-cut and oval-cut stones is Brilliant faceting. This style was introduced by Venetian gem-cutter Vicenti Peruzzi at the end of the 17th century. Prior to this, gemstones were cut very deep and didn’t allow much light to pass through and reflect backup to the wearer. With the brilliant cut, light enters the stone, reflects off the different facets (or sides), and bounces back up through the face of the gem showcasing a brilliant light show!
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Square Cuts There are two main types of cuts when looking for a square look. The most popular being Princess Cut, and another unfamiliar cut is the Ascher.
Princess Cut
The princess cut diamond evolved from the French cut, which evolved from the table cut appearing in the 14th century. It features facets similar to the brilliant cut that showcase a gem’s gorgeous inner beauty!
Rainbow Princess Cut Sapphires Ring in White Gold
Asscher Cut
The distinctive Asscher cut diamond is easily distinguishable from the Princess cut by a couple of its most dominant traits. It may look similar to its sister-cut - the emerald cut - whose straight step-cut facets allow for a perfect glimpse inside the stone. But Asscher cuts are a clip-cornered squarer version of the emerald cut rather than elongated and rectangular. Asscher Cut Umbalite Garnet and Diamonds Ring in 14K White Gold
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Oval, Brilliant Cut Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold Round, Brilliant Cut Color Changing Spinel & Diamond Pendant in 14K White Gold
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