Platinum and Diamond Eternity Rings

The cut of a diamond refers to how the proportions and finish of a diamond affect its overall appearance. The facets allow light to reflect from one to another determining the brilliance of the stone. The most popular, round brilliant cut can have 57 or 58 facets. Other cuts are emerald, pear shape, marquise, princess, radiant, oval and heart shape. The cut is graded on a scale from excellent to poor and incorporates the diamond's brightness, fire, scintillation, weight ratio, durability, polish and symmetry.