Glossary Jewellery / Term
Cuts for gemstones:
Asscher - A square emerald cut developed in 1902.
Baguette - A diamond cut, usually rectangular, but can also be tapered.
Brilliant - A 58 facet cut diamond. One of the most popular cuts today.
Cabochon - A cabochon is a stone that has a rounded, domed surface with no facets.
Emerald - A rectangular cut often used for emeralds (hence the name) but also for diamonds and other stones.
Marquise - A fancy "boat shaped" diamond cut. Oval, but with pointy ends.
Oval - Guess what shape?
Princess - A square-cut diamond equivalent to a brilliant cut. Also called a Quadrillion or Squarillion cut.
Radiant - A cross between a square emerald cut and a brilliant cut.
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