Single Cut Diamonds

Even if you haven't heard the term “Single Cut Diamonds,” you will likely recognize it! We'll break it down, so you understand the differences as you shop for your perfect cut.

In the mid 1600's, the single cut diamond came forth on the jewelry scene. The single cut has an accentuated round shape, looking similar to the round brilliant cut. However, the single cut includes a table that is in octagonal in shape, as well as eight facets on both the crown and pavilion. A single cut is a simple form of cutting a round diamond with only 18 facets, while a brilliant has 57-58. Because of this, it doesn't have quite the light performance as its counterpart, the brilliant cut.

The cut was the predecessor to the round brilliant, which added a girdle that was more completely rounded and the addition of facet to the crown and pavilion. Today, Single cut diamonds are used for Melee diamonds, which are often used as accent stones in settings. Because accent stones are smaller, single cut diamonds are a great choice.