Round Brilliant Diamonds

The modern round brilliant consists of 58 facets or 57 if the culet is excluded ordinarily today cut in two pyramids placed base to base.

Round brilliant diamonds.

Cut to exacting standards to maximize light return our round center stones are beautifully complemented by halo settings or side stones for extra sparkle. The round brilliant cut diamond is the most popular diamond shape optimized for fire and brilliance. Our collection of engagement rings featuring round brilliant cut gems includes classic solitaires vintage styles and modern designs. Use our diamond size chart to predict the carat weight by the mm diameter of a round diamond.

The round cut diamond is the most popular shape for engagement rings and it accounts for more than 70 of the world s polished diamond inventory. 33 on the crown the top half above the middle or girdle of the stone truncated comparatively near its base by the table and 25 on the pavilion the lower half below the girdle. The total depth percentage of a round brilliant diamond is the table to culet depth expressed as a percentage of the average girdle diameter and reported to the nearest tenth of a percent 0 1. Round brilliant cut engagement rings in 1886 tiffany introduced the engagement ring as we know it today.

But why are round brilliant cut diamonds so popular. The name unmodified round brilliant was applied to a symmetrical round cut with a regular array of 58 facets cut to modern standards. This 1 0 carat stone is a stunning example of a round brilliant cut. Wondering what a 1 carat round diamond looks link on a hand.

Whether you re looking for a classic solitaire or a pavé halo style our round cut diamond engagement rings are handcrafted to the highest standards. We re proud to build on that legacy as the leader in diamond traceability with responsibly sourced expertly crafted diamond rings that celebrate love in all its forms. Our round diamond size chart will help you convert millimeter mm size to carat size for round cut diamonds. The gia cut grading system for unmodified brilliant cut diamonds in 2005 gia introduced a cut grading system for unmodified round brilliant cut diamonds.

The round brilliant cut boasts 58 facets including the culet and offers exceptional white light reflection also known as brilliance. The total depth percentage is a calculated value obtained by the following formula. View thousands of round brilliant cut loose diamonds in 360. Rotate actual magnified diamond images and understand the 4cs.