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What is a step cut diamond?

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What is a step cut diamond?
A step cut diamond is usually square or rectangular and gets its name from the step-like faceting. The facets are arranged in parallel lines on all four sides and tend to be larger facets than brilliant-cut diamonds.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Antique White Ground Tibetan Khaden Rug with Black Stepped Diamonds
Located in Milan, IT
decorated by an infinite repeat of parallel and offset rows of black stepped diamonds, creating a
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Antique 1880s Tibetan Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique White Ground Tibetan Khaden Rug with Black Stepped Diamonds
Located in Milan, IT
decorated by an infinite repeat of parallel and offset rows of black stepped diamonds, creating a
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Antique 1880s Tibetan Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Black Ground Boujad Moroccan Berber Rug with Polychrome Stepped Diamonds
Located in Milan, IT
ground example, we see a honeycomb matrix of stepped diamond elements. The rich horizontal chromatic
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Vintage 1970s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

4.00 Carat Bead Set Architectural Octagonal Step Diamonds Clip Earrings 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Bead set / Architectural Mod Deco / Octagonal Raised Step / Omega Clip Earrings 4.00ct. Full cut
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2010s American Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Cut Peridot and Step Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
step design diamonds set shoulders. With a total 12 diamonds, this exquisite ring is a wonderful
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oscar Heyman Contemporary 1.35 CTW Step Diamond 18 Karat Gold Eternity Band Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring square step cut diamonds, channel set all the way around, weighing approximately 1.35
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20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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