Round Brilliant Diamonds

The round cut diamond is the most popular shape for engagement rings and it accounts for more than 70 of the world s polished diamond inventory.

Round brilliant diamonds.

33 on the crown the top half above the middle or girdle of the stone truncated comparatively near its base by the table and 25 on the pavilion the lower half below the girdle. The total depth percentage is a calculated value obtained by the following formula. Cut to exacting standards to maximize light return our round center stones are beautifully complemented by halo settings or side stones for extra sparkle. The total depth percentage of a round brilliant diamond is the table to culet depth expressed as a percentage of the average girdle diameter and reported to the nearest tenth of a percent 0 1.

With a classic timeless appearance round brilliant cuts are often used in engagement rings necklaces and other fine jewelry pieces. Round brilliant cut engagement rings in 1886 tiffany introduced the engagement ring as we know it today. This 1 0 carat stone is a stunning example of a round brilliant cut. Use our diamond size chart to predict the carat weight by the mm diameter of a round diamond.

Wondering what a 1 carat round diamond looks link on a hand. The modern round brilliant consists of 58 facets or 57 if the culet is excluded ordinarily today cut in two pyramids placed base to base. We re proud to build on that legacy as the leader in diamond traceability with responsibly sourced expertly crafted diamond rings that celebrate love in all its forms. The round brilliant cut boasts 58 facets including the culet and offers exceptional white light reflection also known as brilliance.

View thousands of round brilliant cut loose diamonds in 360. Rotate actual magnified diamond images and understand the 4cs. Whether you re looking for a classic solitaire or a pavé halo style our round cut diamond engagement rings are handcrafted to the highest standards. The gia cut grading system for unmodified brilliant cut diamonds in 2005 gia introduced a cut grading system for unmodified round brilliant cut diamonds.

Our round diamond size chart will help you convert millimeter mm size to carat size for round cut diamonds. But why are round brilliant cut diamonds so popular. The name unmodified round brilliant was applied to a symmetrical round cut with a regular array of 58 facets cut to modern standards. The original round brilliant cut was developed by marcel tolkowsky in 1919.