This type of jewelry cut is suitable for gemstones that have a high refractive index, good chromatic dispersion and transparent, such as diamonds. A standard round brilliant cut has 58 facets: 32 ..........

This type of cut has its origins dating back as early as the 16 th century, and is named because of its rose-shaped cut style. This type of cut can preserve most of the crystal mass, but is not as ..........

Also known as the step cut, this style results in a large table facet and numerous smaller step-shaped facets parallel to the table, and is often used in crafting emeralds. Due to its fewer ..........

This is a modified step cut, rectangular in shape, and each step-shaped facet is replaced by 4 triangles. Cheaper and easier to work with, this cut is usually used only on lesser value gemstones ..........

This type of cut results in smooth, polished convex surface that are egg or oval shaped. As opposed to the facet cuts previously mentioned, the cabochon cut is usually used in gemstones that are ..........

The fantasy cut is a free-form gemstone cut style first pioneered by Bernd Munsteiner, a German jewelry designer. Unlike conventional jewelry cuts, this style does not result in particular shapes, ..........