As we continue to explore the Four C’s of diamond engagement rings in more detail, we come to the matter of the diamond engagement rings cut. One of the most crucial things to understand about the diamond engagement rings cut, with regards to the Four C’s of grading, is that, in this case, cut does not refer to the shape of the stones in the diamond engagement rings. While terms like Round Cut and Princess Cut are used to describe the shape of the stones used in diamond engagement rings, the actual cut of the stones that is being graded in the diamond engagement rings refers to the ability of the stones to reflect light. In other words, the higher the cut of the stones in the diamond engagement rings are graded, the more light they are able to reflect, thereby increasing their overall brilliance and sparkle. Since it is the brilliance of the stones in the diamond engagement rings that makes them so desirable, its easy to see why the grading given to the stones cuts are so crucial.
The highest rating that stones in diamond engagement rings can receive with regards to cut is Ideal. Keep in mind, Ideal cut stones are often on the smaller side when it comes to carat weight as achieving this rating is hard to come by. Ideal cut stones in diamond engagement rings are able to pull in and then reflect the greatest amount of light possible. These stones in the diamond engagement rings will allow light to pass directly down into the stones until it hits the bottom. The light in the stones in the diamond engagement rings is then reflected to the opposite side of the base of the stones, at which point it is reflected back upwards. The movement of the light in the stones in the diamond engagement rings is what creates the fiery effect that diamond lovers seek out. Given the technical aspects of achieving an ideal cut stone for use in diamond engagement rings, this rating is strictly reserved for Round Cut diamonds as this shape is the only one able to let the stones in the diamond engagement rings achieve their maximum brilliance.