CUT

Many people confuse cut with shape. Cut is what turns an opaque, dullish-gray pebble into a mirror of light. In its ultimate form, a finely-shaped diamond is a masterpiece of mathematics, its angles precisely drawn. In a classic cut, each of the 58 facets is aligned in exact relationship to the other to achieve maximum beauty. A diamond's cut is what gives it its fire and sparkle. When cut to good proportions, the diamond is better able to handle light, creating more sparkle and scintillation.