Gems
can be cut in a variety of different styles. Almost all faceted gems are
variations on one of three main cut styles: brilliant
cut, step cut, and mixed cut.
Style –
The arrangement of a stone’s facets.
Brilliant
cut – Cutting style with triangular or kite-shaped facets that radiate from the
center toward the girdle.
Step
cut – Cutting style with mainly square and rectangular facets arranged in
concentric rows.
Mixed
cut – Cutting style that combines brilliant and step cut styles.
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