Diamond Cuts
Asscher Cut (Square Emerald)
Last Updated: March 18, 2025Gabrielle’s Ideals for Asscher Cut Diamonds (Table: 60–68% (66–67%), Depth: 65–70% (67–69%), Pavilion Depth: 44–54% (49–52%), Pavilion Angle: 40.4–41.5° (40.2°–41.25°), Crown Angle: 33–35° (33.7°–35.8°), Crown Height: 12–15%, Girdle: 2.5–4.5%) The Asscher cut diamond is a stepped square cut known for its deep, mesmerizing facets that create a “hall of mirrors” effect. With its
Hybrid Cut Diamonds
Last Updated: March 18, 2025Hybrid cut diamonds combine elements of both brilliant and step cuts, blending brilliance with structured elegance. These cuts are designed to give diamonds the best of both worlds—the intense sparkle of brilliant cuts and the sophisticated clarity of step cuts. If brilliant cuts are like a disco ball (lots of sparkle) and step cuts are like a mirror-lined ballroom (deep
Radiant Cut (Cut Corner Square Modified Brilliant)
Last Updated: March 18, 2025Gabrielle’s Ideals for Radiant Diamonds (Table: 62–67% (64.5–67), Depth: 62–68% (66–68.5), Pavilion Depth: 47–56% (50–53), Pavilion Angle: 40–41° (40.2°–41.25°), Crown Angle: 30–45° (steeper the better), Crown Height: 12–15%, Girdle: 2.5–4.5%) The radiant cut diamond is one of the most versatile diamond shapes, combining the best elements of the round, brilliant, and emerald cut. It
Elongated Cushion Cut
Last Updated: March 18, 2025Gabrielle’s Ideals for Elongated Cushion Diamonds (Table: 59–65% (59%–61%), Depth: 65–69% (64% hard limit, 70% hard limit), Pavilion Depth: 47–56% (49-53%), Pavilion Angle: 40–41° (40.2°–41.25°), Crown Angle: 30–45° (steeper the better for crown), Crown Height: 12–15%, Girdle: 2.5–4.5%) The elongated cushion cut diamond is a refined variation of the classic cushion cut, offering the
Square Cushion Cut
Last Updated: March 18, 2025Gabrielle’s Ideals for Square Cushion Diamonds (Table: 55–62% (57–61%) | Depth: 62–68% (64–66%) | Pavilion Depth: 41–55% (48–54%) | Pavilion Angle: 40–41° (40.2°–41.25°) | Crown Angle: 34–35° (33.7°–35.8°) | Crown Height: 12–15% | Girdle: 2.5–4.5%) The square cushion cut diamond is a unique blend of brilliant faceting and soft, rounded edges, offering a classic yet
Antique Cut Diamonds
Last Updated: March 18, 2025Antique cut diamonds are hand-cut, vintage diamond styles that were developed before modern cutting techniques. These cuts prioritize romance, old-world charm, and warm, candlelight-like sparkle over the intense brilliance and precision of modern cuts. If modern diamonds are like LED lights (sharp and bright), antique diamonds are like candlelight (soft and warm)—they offer a gentle
Flanders Cut
Last Updated: March 18, 2025Gabrielle’s Ideals for Flanders Cuts (I’ll be honest with you – I don’t have ideals for Flanders cuts! That is how rare they are! However – I’m always on the look out for them, and we love to learn about diamonds here, right? This is a generalized guide on Flanders cuts. If you are
Old European Cut (OEC)
Last Updated: March 18, 2025Gabrielle’s Ideals for Old European Cuts I’ll be honest with you – I don’t have specific ideals for antique cuts! Antique cuts are the perfect example of why we can’t just give a list of numbers to input and have a perfect diamond come out. We have two sides of antique cuts – modern antique
Old Mine Cuts (OMC)
Last Updated: March 18, 2025Gabrielle’s Ideals for Old Mine Cuts I’ll be honest with you – I don’t have specific ideals for antique cuts! Antique cuts are the perfect example of why we can’t just give a list of numbers to input and have a perfect diamond come out. We have two sides of antique cuts – modern
Rose Cut
Last Updated: March 18, 2025Gabrielle’s Ideals for Rose Cuts I’ll be honest with you – I don’t have specific ideals for antique cuts! Antique cuts are the perfect example of why we can’t just give a list of numbers to input and have a perfect diamond come out. We have two sides of antique cuts – modern antique