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Cut And Slash

Vivienne Westwood Super Rare Cut and Slash Cardigan
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in New York, NY
This super rare and iconic piece of Vivienne Westwood was part of the cut and slash era. 1991
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1990s English Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Chenille

Vivienne Westwood Super Rare Cut and Slash Cardigan
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in New York, NY
This super rare and iconic piece of Vivienne Westwood was part of the Cut and Slash era. 1991
Category

1990s English Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Chenille

Vivienne Westwood Anglomania "Cut And Slash" Denim Jacket
By ANGLOMANIA by VIVIENNE WESTWOOD, Vivienne Westwood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Slash" jacket. It features a distressed denim effect with slashed and cut sleeves and body, denim fringe
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1990s British Jackets

Vivienne Westwood SS1991 "Cut, Slash & Pull" Silk Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, Vivienne Westwood released one of her most legendary productions, “Cut, Slash & Pull.” It was influenced by
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1990s Coats and Outerwear

Vivienne Westwood Mens 'Cut, Slash and Pull' denim suit, ss 1991
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Introducing an iconic archival piece from Vivienne Westwood Men's 'Cut, Slash and Pull' Spring
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1990s British Trouser Pant Suits

Lucio Fontana - Etching and Aquatint with hand-cut central slash incision - 1968
By Lucio Fontana
Located in Varese, IT
Concetto Spaziale, 1968 Etching and Aquatint with hand-cut central slash incision by Fontana
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1960s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

C Print

Vivienne Westwood 'Cut, Slash & Pull' blue voile oversized shirt dress, ss 1991
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
collar, and ascending hemline from front. Signature slashes throughout the whole blouse. 'Cut, Slash
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1990s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

MADAME GRES Haute Couture Paris 1972 black crepe slash slit cut out dress M
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MADAME GRES Haute Couture Paris 1972 black crepe slash slit cut out dress M Reference: CRTI/A00404
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1990s Cocktail Dresses

MATICEVSKI 2020 Energy Slash black drape front hi low cut out dress AUS8 S
By Maticevski
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MATICEVSKI 2020 Energy Slash black drape front hi low cut out dress AUS8 S Reference: KEDG/A00334
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21st Century and Contemporary Ball Gowns

Beautiful Vintage Vicky Tiel Couture Black Jersey Ruched Dress w/ Lace Cut - Out
By Vicky Tiel
Located in San Diego, CA
ruching, and a lace cut-out (slash) down the bodice, that leaves just the right amount to the imagination
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Versace Spring 1994 Cut-Out Sweater
By Gianni Versace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
sweater directly references Vivenne’s “Cut-Slash” work, and utilizes a similarly labor intensive technique
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1990s Sweaters

2014 Christian Dior Runway Haute Couture Navy High-Low Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
cut-outs and slashes in the clothes, described by Vogue as “quite sexual, as concealment infused with
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2010s French Evening Dresses

Antique KPM Royal Berlin Reticulated Porcelain Basket with Deutsche Blumen Decor
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
-painted cyphers and numbers, an impressed cyphers, and a cut slash demarking the bowl as a factory second
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Early 20th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Gianni Versace black crinkled safety pin skirt suit, ss 1994
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
Gianni Versace black crinkled skirt suit. Blazer jacket with slashed cut outs and gold and silver
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1990s Italian Skirt Suits

Untitled (Concetto Spaziale)
By Lucio Fontana
Located in Washington , DC, DC
incised white paper has the artist's signature slashes cut out, and is overlaid on another layer of green
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1960s Contemporary More Art

Materials

Paper

Frapper un mur
By Eric Lamontagne
Located in Montreal, Quebec
of water or cliffs. He then carefully cuts, folds, rips, and slashes the canvas both to produce
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Tourner en rond
By Eric Lamontagne
Located in Montreal, Quebec
of water or cliffs. He then carefully cuts, folds, rips, and slashes the canvas both to produce
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Peindre le paysage
By Eric Lamontagne
Located in Montreal, Quebec
of water or cliffs. He then carefully cuts, folds, rips, and slashes the canvas both to produce
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Parfum d’églantiers salés
By Eric Lamontagne
Located in Montreal, Quebec
of water or cliffs. He then carefully cuts, folds, rips, and slashes the canvas both to produce
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Paysage craquelé
By Eric Lamontagne
Located in Montreal, Quebec
of water or cliffs. He then carefully cuts, folds, rips, and slashes the canvas both to produce
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Contempler le vide
By Eric Lamontagne
Located in Montreal, Quebec
of water or cliffs. He then carefully cuts, folds, rips, and slashes the canvas both to produce
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Le trou à pêche
By Eric Lamontagne
Located in Montreal, Quebec
of water or cliffs. He then carefully cuts, folds, rips, and slashes the canvas both to produce
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Et si la nuit tombait
By Eric Lamontagne
Located in Montreal, Quebec
of water or cliffs. He then carefully cuts, folds, rips, and slashes the canvas both to produce
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Le cliché
By Eric Lamontagne
Located in Montreal, Quebec
of water or cliffs. He then carefully cuts, folds, rips, and slashes the canvas both to produce
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Le cliché
$2,200
H 5.75 in W 2.5 in D 3.25 in
Paysage agricole Maskoutain
By Eric Lamontagne
Located in Montreal, Quebec
of water or cliffs. He then carefully cuts, folds, rips, and slashes the canvas both to produce
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Je me souviens
By Eric Lamontagne
Located in Montreal, Quebec
of water or cliffs. He then carefully cuts, folds, rips, and slashes the canvas both to produce
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Oil

Je me souviens
Je me souviens
$7,200
H 56.5 in W 51.5 in
Karl Lagerfeld Dipping Hem Chiffon Skirt
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in New York, NY
Karl Lagerfeld Dipping Hem Chiffon skirt with high cut waist and 2 slash pockets. A black faille
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1990s French Dip Hem Skirts

CommeDesGarcons 1997 AdultPunk Transparent EcruOrganza WhiteSilk Blouse Jacket
By Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons, Comme des Garçons
Located in Chicago, IL
for their slashed cut-work and other elements of deconstruction. The crotch-length pullover, which can
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1990s Japanese Dinner Jackets

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Rare Collectors A-POC Issey Miyake Purple Avant Garde Maxi Dress
By Issey Miyake
Located in New York, NY
hem and slash cuts on opposite side. Slash cuts around wrists. Wool blend (55% wool, 43% nylon, 2
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1990s Japanese Day Dresses

Symbol Abstraction I
Located in London, GB
cuts, slashes, tears, and the unevenness of the paper, reveal the underappreciated signs of life and
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Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Acrylic

Peony Rose
By Tim Shaw
Located in Asheville, NC
;slash and cuts" them with a diamond saw to carve and sculpt the surface. He states, "This
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Peony Rose
Peony Rose
H 17 in W 11 in D 5 in
Orange Peonies
By Tim Shaw
Located in Asheville, NC
forms then "slash and cuts" them with a diamond saw to carve and sculpt the surface. He states
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Orange Peonies
Orange Peonies
H 17 in W 11 in D 5 in
Vivienne Westwood 'CUT AND SLASH' hipster jeans, c. 1991
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Iconic and rare Vivienne Westwood hipster denim jeans from the 'CUT AND SLASH' collection, SS 1991
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1990s English Jeans

JUNYA WATANABE Vintage 1995 green punk plaid boiled wool slash cut out jacket S
By Junya Watanabe
Located in Hong Kong, NT
JUNYA WATANABE Vintage 1995 green punk plaid boiled wool slash cut out jacket S Reference: CRTI
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1990s Japanese Coats

JUNYA WATANABE Vintage 1995 green punk plaid boiled wool slash cut out jacket S
By Junya Watanabe
Located in Hong Kong, NT
JUNYA WATANABE Vintage 1995 green punk plaid boiled wool slash cut out jacket S Reference: CRTI
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21st Century and Contemporary Coats

JUNYA WATANABE Vintage 1995 red punk plaid boiled wool slash cut out jacket S
By Junya Watanabe
Located in Hong Kong, NT
JUNYA WATANABE Vintage 1995 red punk plaid boiled wool slash cut out jacket S Reference: CRTI
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21st Century and Contemporary Blouses and Tops

MADAME GRES Haute Couture Paris 1972 black crepe slash slit cut out dress M
By Madame Gres
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MADAME GRES Haute Couture Paris 1972 black crepe slash slit cut out dress M Reference: CRTI/A00404
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2010s Cocktail Dresses

KOLOR navy blue 100% wool raglan sleeves mesh net cut-out slashes zip jacket JP3
Located in Hong Kong, NT
KOLOR navy blue 100% wool raglan sleeves mesh net cut-out slashes zip jacket JP3 Reference: ESWN
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2010s Anoraks and Parkas

16th Century Oil Painting Portrait of Sir Francis Drake
Located in London, GB
decorated with a variety of cuts and slashes, panings, and layers.” Smaller and more intricate slashing
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16th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Raf Simons SS2006 Cut-Out Hoodie
By Raf Simons
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
resulted in a runway full of lightweight, oversized fabrics of lace and mesh, many of which featured cut
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Early 2000s Pullovers

French Bronze Sculpture “Cheval Libre” (Free Horse) after Pierre Jules Méne
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Shippensburg, PA
the slashes and cuts of the sculptor's stylus that remain captured throughout the flesh of the
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Early 20th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Versace Dress with Studs
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
with a crew neckline and a cut out slash diagonally crossing the upper chest framed with dozens of gold
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2010s Italian Day Dresses

Se transporter ailleurs
By Eric Lamontagne
Located in Montreal, Quebec
of water or cliffs. He then carefully cuts, folds, rips, and slashes the canvas both to produce
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Oil

LUCIO FONTANA – etching with hand-cut central slash incision by Fontana - 1963
By Lucio Fontana
Located in Varese, IT
Concetto Spaziale, 1963 Etching with hand-cut central slash incision by Fontana himself limited
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1960s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Etching

1960s Jean Desses Licensed Gold and Purple Silk Flower Print Dress
By Jean Dessès
Located in London, GB
simple shift cut, elegant slash neckline and features a wrap around skirt fashioned to the left into a
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1950s French Evening Dresses

1990's Jean Paul Gaultier Grey and Black Tuxedo Style Pant Suit
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Toronto, Ontario
stovepipe cut with waistband, front zip and slash style pockets. Suit fits US size 4-6. In excellent
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1990s French Trouser Pant Suits

Aquamarine Flared Raw Silk Cape
Located in New York, NY
Charming Aquamarine Flared Raw Silk Cape from the 1960's. Cut with Mandarin collar and slash
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1960s American Capes

Midcentury Brutalist Iron Sculpture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
table. Cut, slashed and forged spirals of iron encircle an Industrial bar creating a coiled and Kinetic
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Vintage 1960s Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Brutalist Iron Sculpture
Midcentury Brutalist Iron Sculpture
H 9.5 in W 33.25 in D 13.25 in
1992 Dolce & Gabbana Pin-Up Slash Front Cut-Out Black Bandage Mini Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: 1992 Dolce & Gabbana Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Good- flawless! FABRIC: Spandex blend COUNTRY MADE: Italy SIZE: 44- runs small with ...
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1990s Italian Mini Dress

Zeiss Ikon Pendants
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A pair of ribbed and slash cut iridescent glass pendant lights. Complete and original, unused
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Mid-20th Century European Chandeliers and Pendants

Zeiss Ikon Pendants
Zeiss Ikon Pendants
H 9.06 in W 6.7 in D 7.09 in
Vivienne Westwood knitted jacket, ss 1991
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Melbourne, AU
A Vivienne Westwood 'Cut, Slash and Pull' chenille jacket, Spring-Summer 1991. This Elizabethan
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1990s Jackets

Vivienne Westwood Francois Boucher 'Portait' leotard, ss 1991
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Melbourne, AU
A Vivienne Westwood “Cut, Slash and Pull” leotard, Spring-Summer 1991, Look 22. This piece features
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1990s Leotards

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Cut And Slash For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary cut and slash you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Gray, Purple and more. Finding the perfect cut and slash may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Vivienne Westwood, Junya Watanabe and Dolce & Gabbana are often thought to be among the most stylish. Finding a cut and slash for sale for women should be easy, but there are 3 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Cut And Slash?

On average, a cut and slash on 1stDibs sells for $5,500, while they’re typically $328 on the low end and $12,197 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About Cut And Slash
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, a baguette-cut and an emerald-cut are not the same. A baguette-cut is a rectangular cut with sharp 90 degree corners, whereas an emerald-cut will feature cut corners that result in a less angular look. Shop a range of both baguette-cut and emerald-cut jewelry on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, the princess cut is a good cut for a diamond. For one thing, princess-cut diamonds are similar to the shape of a raw diamond. As a result, jewelers waste less of the stone, often leading to cost-effective pricing for princess-cut diamond jewelry. The princess cut is also visually appealing due to its symmetrical shape. As a brilliant cut, it shows off the sparkle of a diamond. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of princess-cut diamond jewelry.
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    A lozenge cut is a method for cutting precious gemstones, such as diamonds. The term describes a gem with a geometric diamond shape that has a stepped cut to maximize its clarity and color. You'll find a range of lozenge cut gemstone jewelry on 1stDibs.
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    A calibre cut is a specific type of cut gemstone used in jewelry. Normally, the term describes jewelry that features multiple small faceted gemstones in square, oval or rectangle shapes arranged closely together to form outlines or accent lines. Find a selection of calibre cut gemstone jewelry on 1stDibs.
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    A cushion cut diamond is a style of cut where the diamond is square with rounded edges. It was formerly known as an “old mine cut.” On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of expertly-vetted cushion cut diamonds from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    Not to be confused with an emerald gemstone, an emerald-cut sapphire is a sapphire cut into a rectangular shape. An emerald-cut adds the illusion of flashing lights across the stone with its unique shape and step-cut along the edges. Browse a wide selection of sapphire jewelry in a variety of cuts on 1stDibs.
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    A Victorian-cut diamond features a top crown that is distinctly multifaceted — it has a small table and step-cut bottom pavilion that comprises 73 facets. It appears quite large when set. Relatedly, rose-cut diamonds are uncommon in modern jewelry and are often associated with antique styles like Victorian or Georgian.
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    A cushion cut diamond is one that has a square shape with rounded corners. It differs from the similarly shaped emerald cut in that it has a brilliant cut that maximizes sparkle rather than a stepped cut that shows off color and clarity. You'll find a variety of cushion cut diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
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    Generally, the most expensive cut of diamond is the brilliant round cut. This cut creates the most waste during the shaping process, and the excess material gets factored into the price. Keep in mind that other factors like clarity, color and carat weight also impact the price. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of diamond jewelry.
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    A star-cut diamond is a diamond with a certain shape and facet arrangement. Specifically, the style features 86 facets and is a brilliant cut that shows off the sparkle of a diamond. In terms of shape, the cut produces a gemstone that resembles a five-pointed star. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of diamond jewelry.
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    Emeralds are frequently cut into squares due to their properties. Because they are brittle, the gemstones benefit from stronger rectangular and square shapes. Also, these cuts tend to hide the natural blemishes found in many emeralds. Shop a large selection of emerald gemstone jewelry on 1stDibs.
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    The term diamond cuts means how a jeweler prepares a raw diamond for a piece of jewelry. Using tools, jewelers create flat surfaces called facets, and the arrangement and number of these facets affect the shape and appearance of the finished gem. Examples of diamond cuts include the brilliant round, the emerald, the oval and the cushion. Explore a wide range of diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
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    A Peruzzi-cut diamond is a diamond cut in a particular shape. It features rounded edges and a third row of rhomboidal and triangular crown facets compared to the brilliant round cut. To create the Peruzzi cut, a maker produces 58 brilliant facets, also known as the triple cut. Venetian jeweler Vincenzo Peruzzi developed the cut during the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of diamond jewelry.
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    A Poor cut diamond is a diamond with a specific cut rating from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). Cut refers to the arrangement of facets on a diamond, and GIA rates cuts on a scale from Excellent to Poor. The Poor cut will have little to no sparkle or brilliance, usually due to imperfections in the placement of its facets. Shop a diverse assortment of diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
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    An asscher cut emerald has a higher crown, smaller table and larger step facets than a traditional emerald cut. Between the two cuts, the asscher cut emerald is more brilliant. Find a collection of expertly vetted gems from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    An asscher cut is a type of step cut for a gemstone. It features large step facets with a small table and high crown, giving off a gorgeous brilliance. Asscher cuts are known for an “X” pattern that’s visible when you look straight down at the gem. Shop a collection of asscher cut emeralds and other gemstones on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    American cut glass is a technique used for decorating glass. The period from 1771 to 1876 is considered the early period of American cut glass — later, cut glass was called Brilliant glass. This technique is associated with high labor costs and involves the work of skilled craftsmen — American cut glass is considered a luxury item and can be very valuable.