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Learn about the Round Cut Diamond In Dallas, Texas
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The round diamond is the most popular diamond shape, representing approximately 75% of all diamonds sold. Due to the mechanics of its shape, the round diamond is generally superior to fancy diamond shapes at the proper reflection of light, maximizing potential brightness.
Virtually all round diamonds are brilliant-cut, meaning they have 58 facets (57 when there is no culet).
Round diamonds cost more on a per carat basis than fancy shapes for two reasons; the demand for round diamonds is very high, and the yield is relatively low. Because more of the rough stone is lost in the cutting of a round diamond, the cost of each carat retained is higher. A typical round diamond (for example; a 1.00 carat, F-color, VS2-clarity, Ex cut) may cost 25-35% more than a similar fancy shape.
The round diamond began to rise in popularity in 1919 with the publication of Marcel Tolkowsky’s thesis “Diamond Design: A Study of the Reflection and Refraction of Light in Diamond”. Tolkowsky’s work described the ideal proportions of a round cut diamond for maximizing light return (or brilliance) and dispersion (or fire). The original Tolkowsky specifications (53% table, 59.3% depth, 34.50 crown angle, visible culet) have since been modified as the cut mechanics for round diamonds have perfected over time. These theoretical advancements, as well as advancements in technology (such as the use of lasers in diamond cutting), have been adopted by diamond manufacturers to produce the incredibly brilliant cuts we see today in well cut
round diamonds.
The table below serves as a general guideline for evaluating the cut of a round diamond. GIA takes these and other factors into consideration when assigning a cut grade.
ROUND DIAMOND – CUT GUIDE
| EXCELLENT | VERY GOOD | GOOD | FAIR | POOR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Table % | 53 – 58 | 52 – 53
or 58 – 60 |
51
or 61 – 64 |
50
or 65 – 69 |
< 50
or > 69 |
| Depth % | 59 – 62.3 | 58 – 58.9
or 62.4 – 63.5 |
57.5 – 57.9
or 63.6 – 64.1 |
56.5 – 57.4
or 64.2 – 65 |
< 56.5
or > 65 |
| Crown Angle | 34 – 34.9 | 32.1 – 33.9
or 35 – 35.9 |
30.1 – 32
or 36 – 37.9 |
29 – 30
or 38 – 40.5 |
< 29
or > 40.5 |
| Pavilion Depth | 42.8 – 43.2 | 42 – 42.7
or 43.3 – 43.9 |
41 – 41.9
or 44 – 45.5 |
39 – 40.9
or 45.6 – 48 |
< 39
or > 48 |
| Girdle | Thin
to Sl. Thick |
Very Thin
to Sl. Thick |
Very Thin
to Thick |
Very Thin
to Very Thick |
Ex. Thin
to Ex. Thick |
| Culet | None | Very Small | Small | Medium | > Medium |
| L/W Ratio | 1.00 – 1.01 | 1.02 | > 1.02 | ||
