To achieve a truly beautiful diamond, it must be well cut. Without it, even the highest color and clarity will not produce a stunningly beautiful gem.
Why an Aucoin Hart Diamond is a Cut Above
Often the least understood factor in choosing a diamond is the cut. Even though the term cut sounds self-explanatory, in many cases it is the most confusing. Many people refer to cut when they are discussing the diamond's shape—such as pear, oval, marquise, round, and so forth.
However, the cut of a diamond also refers to the proportions and the precise placement and angles of the diamond's facets after they have been sculpted/fashioned from the rough diamond material. A well-cut diamond has more "life"—which refers to the optimal combination of brilliance, dispersion, and scintillation. The cut dramatically affects the true beauty of the diamond. Diamonds that are cut too deep or too shallow leak much of the refracted light through the side or bottom.
Imagine two stones that have the exact same color, clarity, and carat weight...but one is well cut. The well-cut diamond will be worth up to 60% more than the other stone. Amazingly, only 5% of all diamonds cut today are well cut. We are dedicated to offering you a "cut above" which allows us to make a great work of art in every box from Aucoin Hart.
