Round brilliant diamonds will catch your eye from across the room. They will dazzle in the sunlight like no other cut. And they definitely look bigger for their carat size than other diamond cuts. It's no surprise then that round brilliant diamonds are the most popular cut because of their shine, but also...
1. Round brilliant diamonds are cut into 56-58 facets
2. Round brilliant diamonds are also referred to as the "diamond" cut or the "ideal" cut because of its attempt to cut the diamond into the best proportion to achieve the maximum amount of brilliance.
3. This cut resembles that of a cone and is meant to maximize the light reflected through the top of the diamond.
4. The round brilliant cut was developed in 1919 by Marcel Tolkowsky, an engineer whose family was in the diamond cutting business.
5. 75% of diamond sales today are round brilliant cuts.
Here's a look at Carrie Underwood's rock...a stunning canary yellow diamond with the round brilliant cut.
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Cut: Round brilliant yellow diamond
Carats: 5 carat center stone, more than 12 carats total
Setting: halo with micro pave
About this ring: experts estimate it to cost well over $150,000
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