DIAMOND GUIDES

A diamond’s cut is one of the most important factors influencing its beauty, brilliance, and sparkle. More than simply the shape of a diamond, cut refers to the precision of a diamond’s proportions, symmetry, and facet arrangement — all of which determine how light travels through the stone.

At MIDAS Jewellery, we believe a beautifully cut diamond transforms exceptional craftsmanship into timeless brilliance.

What Is a Diamond Cut?

Diamond cut refers to how expertly a diamond has been shaped and polished from its original rough stone. A well-cut diamond reflects light beautifully, creating brilliance, fire, and scintillation.

Even a diamond with excellent colour and clarity can appear dull if it is poorly cut. For this reason, cut is often considered the most important of the 4Cs — cut, colour, clarity, and carat weight.

Why Diamond Cut Matters

The quality of a diamond’s cut directly affects:

• Brilliance — the white light reflected from the diamond
• Fire — flashes of rainbow colour
• Scintillation — sparkle and light movement
• Overall visual beauty

When a diamond is cut with ideal proportions and symmetry, light enters the stone and reflects back through the top surface, creating exceptional radiance and sparkle.

Diamond Cut Grades

Diamond cut quality is graded based on factors such as proportions, symmetry, and polish. The most recognised grading scale includes:

Excellent

Exceptional brilliance and light performance with ideal proportions and symmetry.

Very Good

High-quality brilliance with only minor differences visible to the naked eye.

Good

Provides attractive sparkle while offering a balance between beauty and value.

Fair

Less brilliance due to light escaping through the sides or bottom of the diamond.

Poor

Noticeably reduced sparkle and overall visual appeal.

At MIDAS Jewellery, we carefully select diamonds with exceptional cut quality to ensure maximum brilliance and beauty.

Diamond Cut vs Diamond Shape

Diamond cut and diamond shape are often confused, but they are different.

• Cut refers to the craftsmanship and light performance of the diamond.
• Shape refers to the external outline or form of the stone.

Popular diamond shapes include:

• Round Brilliant
• Oval
• Pear
• Emerald
• Cushion
• Princess
• Marquise
• Radiant
• Heart
• Asscher

Each shape offers a unique personality and style while interacting differently with light.

Popular Diamond Cuts

Round Brilliant Cut

The most popular and brilliant diamond shape, featuring precise facets designed to maximise sparkle and fire. Known for timeless elegance and exceptional light reflection.

Emerald Cut

Characterised by long, open facets and a sophisticated hall-of-mirrors effect. Favoured for its refined and elegant appearance.

Cushion Cut

Combines soft rounded corners with exceptional brilliance, creating a romantic and timeless aesthetic.

Oval Cut

An elongated shape that offers brilliant sparkle while creating the illusion of greater size and length on the finger.

Princess Cut

A modern square-shaped cut known for its sharp lines and exceptional brilliance.

Pear Cut

A graceful teardrop-shaped diamond combining brilliance with elegant proportions.

What Determines Diamond Cut Quality?

Several factors contribute to a diamond’s cut quality:

Proportions

The relationship between the diamond’s depth, width, and angles determines how effectively light is reflected.

Symmetry

Perfectly aligned facets create balanced sparkle and brilliance.

Polish

A high-quality polish creates smooth, mirror-like surfaces that maximise light reflection.

Faceting

The arrangement and precision of facets influence the diamond’s brilliance and fire.

How Cut Impacts Diamond Appearance

A well-cut diamond can appear:

• Brighter
• Larger
• More brilliant
• More valuable

Poorly cut diamonds may appear dull, dark, or smaller because light escapes through the bottom or sides rather than reflecting back to the eye.

This is why cut quality is often prioritised above carat weight alone when selecting a diamond.

Choosing the Right Diamond Cut

The ideal diamond cut depends on your personal style, lifestyle, and design preferences. Consider:

• Desired sparkle level
• Preferred shape
• Ring setting style
• Finger shape and size
• Budget

Whether you love the timeless brilliance of a round brilliant cut or the sophisticated elegance of an emerald cut, MIDAS Jewellery offers expertly crafted diamonds designed to suit every style and occasion.

The MIDAS Jewellery Difference

Every MIDAS Jewellery diamond is selected with exceptional attention to quality, craftsmanship, and beauty. Our expert jewellers carefully evaluate each stone to ensure outstanding brilliance, balance, and elegance.

From timeless engagement rings to bespoke fine jewellery creations, we are dedicated to helping you find a diamond that reflects your story perfectly.