Brilliant Cuts
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 150 ct ROUNDs Brilliant CUTS Diamond Solitaire Studs Earrings 14KT WHITE Gold $1,550.00 Time Remaining: 29d 13h 30m Buy It Now for only: $1,550.00 |
 Estate 925 Sterling 126ctw Brilliant Cut Pink Sappire Tennis Bracelet 66g 7 $36.00 (14 Bids) Time Remaining: 2h 18m |
 Sterling 925 Silver Ladies Brilliant Cut Solitare Yellow Citrine Opal Ring $32.99 Time Remaining: 37m |
 3 4 ct ROUNDs Brilliant cuts Diamond Solitaire Studs Earrings 80 14Kt White Gol $699.00 Time Remaining: 29d 13h 32m Buy It Now for only: $699.00 |
 HiEnd Estate 14K Gold G VVS Brilliant Asscher Cut Diamond Pendant Retail 600 $36.00 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 23h 40m |
 1 ct ROUNDs Brilliant cuts Diamonds Solitaire Studs Earrings 95 YG 14KT $799.00 Time Remaining: 29d 13h 30m Buy It Now for only: $799.00 |
 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Earrings F VS Clarity 14k White Gold $214.00 Time Remaining: 1h 57m |
 Round Brilliant Cut Natural Diamond Stud Earrings 14k White Gold G H Color $230.00 Time Remaining: 2h 10m |
 Superb 1 4CT TW Round Brilliant Cut DIAMONDS Past Present Future Ring in14K Gold $279.00 Time Remaining: 6d 12h 44m Buy It Now for only: $279.00 |
 Hi End Estate 14K White Gold Genuine Brilliant Cut Diamond Earrings 600 $78.00 (12 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 23h 42m |
 Platinum 250ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Stud Earrings $11,050.00 Time Remaining: 29d 13h 39m Buy It Now for only: $11,050.00 |
 Round Brilliant Cut Natural Diamond Stud Earrings 14k White Gold G H Color $233.00 Time Remaining: 2h 22m |
 Round Brilliant Cut Natural Diamond Stud Earrings 14k White Gold G H Color $245.00 Time Remaining: 2h 12m |
 1 5 ct ROUNDS Brilliant cuts Diamond Studs Earrings Solitaire 20 Yellow Gold $125.00 Time Remaining: 29d 13h 30m Buy It Now for only: $125.00 |
 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Earrings F Color VS Clarity 14k White Gold $206.00 Time Remaining: 2h 13m |
 1 ct Brilliant cuts rounds diamond SOLITAIRES STUDS EARRINGS 92 White GOLD $675.00 Time Remaining: 20d 14h 10m Buy It Now for only: $675.00 |
 Hand Made Ladies 925 Sterling Silver Brilliant Cut Amethyst Sapphire Opal Ring $34.49 Time Remaining: 1d 26m |
 Hi End Estate 14K White Gold G VS Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitare Pendant 600 $71.00 (21 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 23h 44m |
 50 ct Brilliant Round Cut VS2 Diamond Stud Earrings 14k White Gold $360.00 Time Remaining: 19d 19h 14m Buy It Now for only: $360.00 |
 Round Brilliant Cut Natural Diamond Stud Earrings 14k White Gold G H Color $239.00 Time Remaining: 2h 53m |
 9500 ESTATE 130ct NATURAL OVAL DIAMOND RING 14KT BRILLIANT CUT A+ SPARKLE $4,500.00 Time Remaining: 10d 16h 50m Buy It Now for only: $4,500.00 |
 Estate 925 Sterling Silver 100ctw Brilliant Cut White Sapphire Stud Earrings $13.50 (9 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 2h 17m |
 Round Brilliant Cut Natural Diamond Stud Earrings 14k White Gold G H Color $232.00 Time Remaining: 2h 57m |
 Womens Diamond Tennis Bracelet 14K White Gold Round Brilliant Cut 503Cts Total $4,999.99 Time Remaining: 9d 23h 53m Buy It Now for only: $4,999.99 |
 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Earrings F Color VS Clarity 14k White Gold $208.00 Time Remaining: 3h 28m |
 CERTIFIED 210CT BRILLIANT CUT REAL BLUE WHITE DIAMOND RING FOR SOMEONE SPECIAL $1,250.00 Time Remaining: 6d 3h 33m Buy It Now for only: $1,250.00 |
 Brilliant 33ctw Natural Round Cut Pave Set Diamond 10k White Gold Ring 23g $45.00 (12 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 1h 16m |
 Estate 925 Sterling Silver 130ctw Brilliant Cut Blue Topaz Stud Earrings $15.51 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 22h 28m |
 3 4 ct ROUNDs Brilliant CUTS Diamond Solitaire Studs Earrings70 martini set $349.00 Time Remaining: 19d 15h 15m Buy It Now for only: $349.00 |
 Round Brilliant Cut Natural Diamond Stud Earrings 14k White Gold G H Color $242.00 Time Remaining: 3h 53m |
 Near 1 ct ROUND Brilliant CUTs Diamond Solitaire Studs Earrings 83 White GOLD $699.00 Time Remaining: 11d 12h 58m Buy It Now for only: $699.00 |
 Estate 160ctw Brilliant Cut Peridot Sterling Silver 925 Solitaire Earrings $1.04 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 22h 32m |
 Round Brilliant Cut Natural Diamond Stud Earrings 14k White Gold G H Color $235.00 Time Remaining: 4h 5m |
 CERTIFIED 165CT BRILLIANT CUT REAL BLUE DIAMOND RING FOR SOMEONE SPECIAL $950.00 Time Remaining: 6d 12h 33m Buy It Now for only: $950.00 |
 14KT yellow gold ladys round brilliant cut diamond engagement ring size 4 1 4 $255.00 (21 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 1h 2m |
 2 ct Brilliant CUTs Rounds Diamond Solitaire studs EARRINGS 198 Not Enhanced $4,579.00 Time Remaining: 27d 12h 40m Buy It Now for only: $4,579.00 |
 Estate Sterling Silver 150ctw Brilliant Cut Genuine Aquamarine Stud Earrings $9.00 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 1h 44m |
 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Earrings F Color VS Clarity 14k White Gold $202.00 Time Remaining: 5h 9m |
 1 4 ct ROUNDS Brilliant CUTS Diamond Solitaires studs earrings 25 White Gold $189.00 Time Remaining: 11d 12h 58m Buy It Now for only: $189.00 |
 14 Karat Yellow Gold Mounted Ring 25 DWT Brilliant Cut Thirteen Natural Diamond $200.00 Time Remaining: 2d 51m Buy It Now for only: $300.00 |
 Solid 14K White Gold w 10ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Starburst Necklace $157.50 Time Remaining: 29d 21h 11m Buy It Now for only: $157.50 |
 Round Brilliant Cut Natural Diamond Stud Earrings 14k White Gold G H Color $236.00 Time Remaining: 5h 35m |
 Round Brilliant Cut Natural Diamond Stud Earrings 14k White Gold G H Color $239.00 Time Remaining: 5h 40m |
 20CT E VS2 ROUND BRILLIANT CUT DIAMOND HOOP EARRINGS $247.47 Time Remaining: 28d 23h 46m Buy It Now for only: $247.47 |
 Estate 150ctw Brilliant Cut White Sapphire 925 Sterling Silver Stud Earrings $6.05 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 1h 38m |
 1 4 ct ROUNDS Brilliant CUTS Diamond Solitaires studs earrings 28 1 3 White $184.00 Time Remaining: 29d 13h 30m Buy It Now for only: $184.00 |
 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Earrings F Color VS Clarity 14k White Gold $208.00 Time Remaining: 5h 19m |
 Estate 1093ctw Brilliant Cut Swiss Blue Topaz Sterling Silver 925 Pendant 59g $18.50 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 1h 56m |
 315 ct BRILLIANT Cuts Rounds Diamond Solitaire studs EARRINGS BIG BRIGHT WHITE $7,500.00 Time Remaining: 22d 19h 17m Buy It Now for only: $7,500.00 |
 Estate 14K Gold 33ct I SI2 Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Pendant 16 Chain $34.00 (9 Bids) Time Remaining: 5d 1h 42m |
 3 4 ct ROUNDs Brilliant cuts Diamond Solitaire Studs Earrings 78 14Kt White Gol $449.00 Time Remaining: 22d 19h 17m Buy It Now for only: $449.00 |
 Estate 925 Sterling Silver Brilliant Diamond Cut Sapphire Cross Pendant 3g $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 29m |
 LARGE 14K YELLOW GOLD 50 CTTW ROUND BRILLIANT CUT BAGUETTE DIAMOND RING $1,749.99 Time Remaining: 1d 2h 28m |
 Near 1 2 ct ROUND Brilliant CUT Diamond Solitaire PENDANT 3 8 38 YELLOW GOLD $289.00 Time Remaining: 22d 19h 15m Buy It Now for only: $289.00 |
 MENS WHITE GOLD FINISH BRILLIANT CUT DIAMOND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY RING BAND $86.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 3h 49m |
 2 ct BRILLIANT CUT Round Diamond Solitaire Pendant 216 14Kt White Gold DEAL $4,400.00 Time Remaining: 15d 19h 27m Buy It Now for only: $4,400.00 |
 18K WHITE GOLD 70 CT ROUND BRILLIANT CUT DIAMOND SOLITAIRE ENGAGEMENT RING $1,099.99 Time Remaining: 1d 2h 28m |
 Beautiful diamond ring 14kt gold ring pear and brilliant triangle cut 4500 1 ct $2,499.00 Time Remaining: 1d 1h 9m |
 30CT E VS2 ROUND BRILLIANT CUT DIAMOND HOOP EARRINGS $269.37 Time Remaining: 28d 23h 55m Buy It Now for only: $269.37 |
 Designer Genuine Brilliant Cut Diamond Pink Enamel Gold 925 Sterling Ring 93g $27.04 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 22h 42m |
 Near 1 2 ct ROUNDS Brilliant CUTS Diamond Solitaire Studs Earrings 41 1 3 3 8 $200.00 Time Remaining: 19d 15h 15m Buy It Now for only: $200.00 |
 LARGE 10K YELLOW GOLD 208 CTW ROUND BRILLIANT CUT DIAMOND RING with 41 DIAMONDS $649.99 Time Remaining: 1d 1h 5m |
 DINNER RING SOLID GOLD RUBY BRILLIANT CUT DIAMONDS cUS 4573 $465.00 Time Remaining: 10h 46m |
 Diamond Earrings White 90ctw Fully Brilliant Round Cut Studs $900.00 Time Remaining: 26d 23h 37m Buy It Now for only: $900.00 |
 14KT yellow gold channel set round brilliant cut diamond ladys earrings $63.00 (10 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 1h 12m |
 Near 1 ct Rounds Brilliant CUTS Diamond Solitaire Studs Earrings 85 3 4 YELLOW $449.00 Time Remaining: 22d 19h 15m Buy It Now for only: $449.00 |
 160Ct Brilliant Round Cut Diamond F VS1 Tennis Bracelets 7 inch 18k Gold Yellow $3,114.11 Time Remaining: 1d 17h 15m |
 18K SOLID GOLD BRILLIANT CUT DIAMOND SOLITAIRE ENGAGEMENT RING 28gr NO SCRAP $499.00 Time Remaining: 1d 21m |
 Classic 14K Yellow Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Stud Earrings $275.00 Time Remaining: 5d 20h 1m Buy It Now for only: $275.00 |
 Round Brilliant Cut 1 2 Carat Total Weight Diamond Earrings 14k White Gold $555.00 Time Remaining: 16h 28m |
 Antique VTG 367 Carat Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring Round Brilliant Cut $28,000.00 Time Remaining: 19d 3h 9m Buy It Now for only: $28,000.00 |
 100 Carat 33 Round Full Cut Brilliant Clear DIAMOND RING 14K Yellow Gold $360.00 Time Remaining: 1d 14h 51m |
 14KT yellowgold ladys channel set round brilliant cut diamond ring size 4 1 4+ $142.50 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 1h 7m |
 3 4 ct ROUNDs Brilliant cuts Diamond Solitaire Studs Earrings 80 14Kt White Gol $339.00 Time Remaining: 15d 19h 29m Buy It Now for only: $339.00 |
 14k yellow gold Round Brilliant cut London Blue Topaz Bezel Lever Back earrings $31.01 (15 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 20h 5m |
 Brilliant Cut Ring Wedding Band $24.95 Time Remaining: 27d 20h 5m Buy It Now for only: $24.95 |
 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Earrings F VS Clarity 14k White Gold $214.00 Time Remaining: 19h 52m |
 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Earrings F Color VS Clarity 14k White Gold $220.00 Time Remaining: 19h 56m |
 Diamond Round Brilliant Cut Stud Earrings 100ct Total 14kt Yellow Gold $695.00 Time Remaining: 2d 23h 51m Buy It Now for only: $695.00 |
 Real 125CT Round Brilliant Cut GENUINE Journey Diamond Pendant 14K White Gold $599.00 Time Remaining: 14h 4m Buy It Now for only: $664.89 |
 200 CTW BRILLIANT ROUND CUT BASKET Screwback Earrings SOLID 14K GOLD $179.95 Time Remaining: 11d 15h 49m Buy It Now for only: $179.95 |
 REAL 25CT Round NATURAL Diamond Studs Karat Yellow Gold Earrings Brilliant Cut $139.00 Time Remaining: 14h 34m Buy It Now for only: $154.29 |
 50 Carat 3 Full Round Cut Brilliant Clear DIAMOND Ring 14K Yellow Gold $370.00 Time Remaining: 1d 14h 52m |
 Near 1 2 ct Cut Round Brilliant CUT Diamond Solitaire PENDANT 43 3 8 WHITE Gol $379.00 Time Remaining: 15d 19h 29m Buy It Now for only: $379.00 |
 38CT SI Blue Diamond Studs 10K White Gold Womens Round Brilliant Cut Earrings $149.00 Time Remaining: 21h 52m Buy It Now for only: $165.39 |
 2 25mm round natural diamonds brilliant cut stud 925 silver earrings LOOK $32.98 Time Remaining: 19d 17h 26m Buy It Now for only: $32.98 |
 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Earrings F Color VS Clarity 14k White Gold $226.00 Time Remaining: 23h 12m |
 10k Yellow Gold Brilliant Cut Round Diamond 03 ct Solitaire Fashion Pendant $15.50 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 1h 32m |
 1 2 ct ROUNDs Brilliant cuts Diamond Solitaire Studs Earrings Fancy Yellow 50 $329.00 Time Remaining: 22d 19h 17m Buy It Now for only: $329.00 |
 SOLID 14KT WGOLD 793CT OVAL BRILLIANT CUT PERIDOT WITH DIAMOND ACCENTS $680.99 Time Remaining: 1d 10h 59m |
 18k Yellow Gold 50ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Stud Earrings $765.00 Time Remaining: 29d 20h 36m Buy It Now for only: $765.00 |
 SOLITAIRE ROUND CUT BRILLIANT REAL 045 CT DIAMOND 14K YELLOW GOLD WEDDING RING $556.99 Time Remaining: 1d 19h 21m |
 DIAMOND RING BRILLIANT ROUND CUT SIZE 675 LOWER PRICE $650.00 Time Remaining: 1d 22h |
 1 2 ct ROUNDs Brilliant cuts Diamond Solitaire Studs Earrings 52 White Gold 14K $369.00 Time Remaining: 5d 13h 22m Buy It Now for only: $369.00 |
 Brilliant Marquise Cut Floating 48c Diamond Solitaire set in 18 karat gold $379.00 Time Remaining: 1d 17h 49m |
 14k solid yellow gold 16 baguette 25 brilliant cut Diamond cocktail 1 caret TW $799.99 Time Remaining: 28d 22h 43m Buy It Now for only: $799.99 |
 Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Earrings F Color VS Clarity 14k White Gold $220.00 Time Remaining: 1d 2h 12m |
 Round Brilliant Cut Natural Diamond Stud Earrings 14k White Gold G H Color $230.00 Time Remaining: 1d 2h 25m |
 1 1 4 ct 125 Brilliant cut ROUNDS Diamond Solitaire Studs Earrings SUPER WHITE $899.00 Time Remaining: 15d 19h 29m Buy It Now for only: $899.00 |
 BRILLIANT 2 Carat Round CUT ACCENTED DIAMOND 18K WHITE GOLD WEDDING BRIDAL RING $2,329.99 Time Remaining: 1d 21h 25m |
Brilliant Cuts
Round Brilliant Diamonds And Evaluating Diamond Cut
Round diamonds are the most popular choice for Engagement Rings. Round Diamonds most efficiently manipulate light and therefore have the ability to provide the most shine and brilliance. A diamond's brilliance is determined by the way light behaves when it enters the top of the diamond. An excellent cut diamond will reflect all of the light that enters a diamond and provide the most shine and brilliance possible.
If a diamond is too shallow, a portion of the light will leave through the bottom of the stone and if the diamond is too deep, the light will be refracted out the side of the stone. This is why it is important to chose a diamond with a proper depth percentage to ensure brilliance.
Round diamonds are classified as excellent, ideal, very good, fair, and poor.
An excellent cut is the highest grade a diamond can receive from the Gemology Institute of American or GIA. Excellent Cut Diamonds have optimal proportions and give the most brilliance and light return.
An ideal cut diamond meets the most stringent requirements from the GIA. The diamond reflects all the light and returns the most brilliance possible.
A very good cut diamond has depth and table percentages that fall just outside the "ideal" requirements set by the GIA. This diamond returns almost all the light and is similar to an ideal cut diamond. A very good cut diamond will sell for less than an ideal cut diamond yet possess very similar characteristics
A good cut diamond reflects most of the light that enters it. A good cut diamond gives you good brilliance and will sell at a much lower price than an ideal or very good cut diamond. "Good" cuts are popular choices for engagement rings.
A fair cut diamond reflects a decent amount of light and will sell for much less than an ideal or very good cut diamond. A fair cut is a popular choice for people who want a decent cost savings to purchase a larger stone.
Suggested Guide for evaluating Diamond Cut
EXCELLENT CUTS FOR ROUND BRILLIANT CUT DIAMONDS [ranges taken from a sampling of over 10,000 diamonds]
Depth... 59.1% to 62.7% [Ideal 60% to 62.9%]
Table... 53% to 61% [Ideal 53% to 57%]
Girdle Thickness... thin, medium or slightly thick
Symmetry... excellent or very good
Polish... excellent or very good
Culet Size... none, very small or small
VERY GOOD CUTS FOR ROUND BRILLIANT CUT DIAMONDS
Depth... 58% to 64%
Table... 52% to 63%
Girdle Thickness... very thin, thin, medium, slightly thick or thick
Symmetry... excellent, very good or good
Polish... excellent, very good or good
Culet Size... none, very small, small or medium
GOOD CUTS FOR ROUND BRILLIANT CUT DIAMONDS
Depth... 57.7% to 64.2%
Table... 55% to 66%
Girdle Thickness... extremely thin, very thin, thin, medium, slightly thick, thick or very thick
Symmetry... excellent, very good, good or fair
Polish... excellent, very good, good or fair
Culet Size... none, very small, small, medium, slightly large or large
FAIR CUTS FOR ROUND BRILLIANT CUT DIAMONDS
Depth... 55.5% to 71%
Table... 54% to 67%
Girdle Thickness... extremely thin, very thin, thin, medium, slightly thick, thick, very thick or extremely thick
Symmetry... excellent, very good, good, fair or poor
Polish... excellent, very good, good, fair or poor
Culet Size... none, very small, small, medium, slightly large, large or very large
POOR CUTS FOR ROUND BRILLIANT CUT DIAMONDS
Depth... 50.8% to 79% [can exceed these limits]
Table... 53% to 70% [can exceed these limits]
Girdle Thickness... extremely thin,very thin,thin, medium, slightly thick, thick, very thick or extremely thick
Symmetry... excellent, very good, good, fair or poor
Polish... excellent, very good, good, fair or poor
Culet Size... none, very small, small, medium, slightly large, large, very large or extremely large
About the Author
Eric is a diamond engagement ring expert with Since1910.com. As a fifth generation jewelry store with over 99 years of experience, we provide expert engagement rings advice and education. We are members of the Prestigious American Gem Society, Jewelers Vigilance Committee, Better Business Bureau and Retail jewelers of America.
Is a 2 carat brilliant cut diamond too big for a size 6 finger?
My boyfriend is wanting to buy me a 2 ct brilliant cut diamond ring, and i love it...but im worried it may look too big on my size 6 finger...help?
If anyone has a round 2 carat diamond ring and small hands, plz send or post a pic of it on ur finger so i know what it'll look like! thanks =]
no diamond is ever too big for any finger my dear...
The Brilliant Cut Diamond Is The Most Beautiful Gemstone In The World