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Thursday 26 June 2014

Why is The Round Brilliant Cut Diamond So Popular?

If you were to walk into any diamond shop just for window-shopping, you will be sure to see a decent amount of Round Brilliant Cut diamonds on display and if you are wondering why it seems to be more in supply than other diamond cuts, then you should simply read on...

First of all, it is probably befitting that the Round Brilliant Cut diamonds be so famous, considering the amount of intellectual work that was invested in its creation. The cerebral thesis published by Marcel Tolkowsky and titled; "Diamond Design: A Study of the Reflection and Refraction of Light in Diamond" was the basis for which the ideal proportions of this diamond cut were made. Its popularity grew with the publication of Towkolsky’s thesis and over time, there have been a few technological advancements including the laser that have helped to further maximize the output from this exceptional diamond cut.

Have you noticed that Round Brilliant Cut diamonds are typically used in stud earrings? You must have also noticed that these diamonds look quite stunning when mounted on such jewelry too. Again, this is not surprising at all if you consider the fact that the diamond cut is highly optimized for the best brilliance and shimmer, having all of 58 facets.

While the Round Brilliant Cut diamond is typically more expensive than its fancy cut counterparts, the price obviously has not dampened the demand for it nor lessened its popularity. This higher price is actually caused by the fact that these diamonds are always in high demand while the yield from a rough stone is quite low. Unlike the Princess Shaped diamond that has a very high yield per rough stone, the Round Brilliant cut is almost the opposite. Accordingly, the cost per carat retained after the end product emerges, is inevitably higher. Typically, a normal Round Brilliant Cut will cost between 25% - 35% more than its normal fancy cut counterpart.

Back to your entry into that jewelry store, if you really want to select a diamond that will WOW a lady, you can hardly do any better than a Round Brilliant Cut diamond. It really does not matter if it is an engagement ring or earring as it will simply look outstanding when mounted on a piece of jewelry. Additionally, whether used in bezel setting, pave setting, prong setting or channel setting, the Round Brilliant Cut diamond is simply brilliant. 

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