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The cut is what enables the diamond to handle light. The
brilliance of the diamond depends on the amount of internal and
external reflection of white light from the diamond to the eye.
The fire of the diamond is the visible effects of dispersion
(or the "rainbow effect").
The sparkle is the flashing effects seen when a diamond
moves in the light. If a diamond is cut too deep or too shallow,
light escapes before it is allowed to reflect the stone's brilliance.
This is a precise science that's been handed down from
generation to generation. It takes an expert to know an excellent
cut from a passable one. At Bennett's, we can and will show you
how the cut of a diamond ultimately determines the price you pay.
How
a Diamond Handle Light
It
is the cut that enables a diamond to make the best use of light.
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If
the cut is too deep, some light escapes through the opposite
side of the pavilion.
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If the cut is too shallow, light escapes through the pavilion
before it can be reflected.
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When the diamond is cut to good proportions, light is reflected
from one facet to another and then dispersed through the top
of the stone. This explains why some diamonds are so much more
brilliant than others.
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