When do I use brilliant cut, and when step cut?

Many jewelers don’t know the answer to this question. They think that if the center stone is brilliant cut or step cut then the side stones must be the same. This is not so. The same way you understand that a round stone (brilliant cut) can be set with tapered baguettes (step cut) on the side. So can you put step cut trapezoids on the side of a cushion cut. Depending on the taste and the look the customer likes.

Sruli Oster.

Director, American Fancies Sales Dept. 

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What side diamonds do I use for a Round diamond?

This is a common question asked when mounting a diamond ring. There is no general answer, since there are so many exotic diamond shapes that are being cut these days. Its entirely up to you what look you want.

However when mounting up a round diamond many people choose either Halfmoons, Trapezoids,  (step cut or brilliant cut) or shields.

 Zev

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Welcome to American Fancies Inc

HI,

I am Sruli Oster, head of the sales department at American Fancies.  My job is to make you a satisfied customer. I have many years of experience in the diamond and jewelry industry and can be a big help when deciding on what type of diamond your looking for.

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