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How many cuts are in a brilliant diamond?

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How many cuts are in a brilliant diamond varies. The term brilliant refers to a class of cuts that maximize the sparkle of gemstones, and many cuts fall under this category, including the brilliant round, the pear, the oval, the radiant and the princess cuts. Each specific cut has a certain number of facets arranged in a particular way. For example, a brilliant round cut features 57 facets, while a radiant boasts 70. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of diamond jewelry.
1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023