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Diamond cutters cut diamonds so as to highlight the stone's natural colour and clarity, while preserving the highest carat weight possible for the stone.
With those guidelines, the plan for cutting a diamond is designed to maximize the refraction of light -- using geometric angles -- taken into the stone from whatever source, then returning it to the viewer's eyes in as many ways and shades of rainbow colours as possible.
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∙ 8y agoCut refers to a diamond's proportions, symmetry and polish and not shape. The diamond cut has three effects on its appearance: the brilliance (the brightness created by the combination of all the white light reflections from the surface and the inside of a polished diamond), fire (the dispersion of light into the colors of the visible spectrum, seen as flashes of color), and scintillation (the flashes of light and dark, or sparkle). The cut is very important, which is why there is grading for different types of cuts excellent to poor in an effort to gain carat weight.
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What minerals cut diamonds?
Nothing. Only other diamonds can cut diamonds.
How does diamond dust form?
Dust from diamonds is generated when diamonds are cut and polished.
Why are diamonds used to cut metals?
Because diamonds are harder than any metal.
Can lab created diamonds cut glass?
Yes.
Are champagne diamonds expensive?
Champagne diamonds are not as expensive as diamonds with less colour, when comparing both of similar cut, similar carat weight and similar clarity.
What minerals cut diamonds?
Nothing. Only other diamonds can cut diamonds.
How do you cut diamonds on RuneScape?
To cut diamonds, use a chisel on an uncut diamond in RuneScape. Further cut diamonds can be cut into bolts for rangers.
Can diamonds cut glass?
Yes, diamonds can cut glass, because diamonds are harder than glass.
Where are most raw diamonds cut?
Diamonds are cut in the Netherlands, in India, in Canada and Australia. India may cut the most diamonds, since most small stones are cut there.
How are diamonds valued?
Cut diamonds are valued by their cut, clarity, carat weight and colour.
Diamonds cant actually cut glass?
Yes, diamonds can cut glass. Glass can also cut glass.
What can cut through diamonds other than diamonds?
Diamonds are used to cut -- cleve or saw -- diamonds. In higher-tech-equipped facilities a laser can be used.
How does Israel produce cut diamonds?
Businesses in Israel purchase raw diamonds from brokers, and cut the diamonds, which then can be sold as finished gemstones.
Who has asher cut diamonds?
Most any jeweler will be able to show you asher-cut diamonds.
How are diamond facets cut?
Diamonds facets are cut with other diamonds or with lasers, depending on the facet.
Will quartz cut glass like diamonds?
No. Diamonds cut glass because diamonds are harder than glass. Quartz is not as hard as diamond.
What do humans use diamonds for?
to cut other diamonds; to wear
