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GIA
Gemological Institute of America
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EGL
European Gemological Laboratory
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JBT
Jewelers Board of Trade
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AGS
American Gem Society
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DHC
Diamond High Council
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IGI
International Gemological Institute
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Diamonds: Heart Shaped Cut
The Romantic Heart Shaped Diamond
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Diamond Education: Heart Shaped Cut Diamond
A heart is the ultimate symbol of love and romance and the heart-shaped diamond
is no different. A Heart-Shaped Diamond generally contains 59 facets, and is cut
much the same way that a Pear-Shaped Diamond is. Often, a diamond cutter will
cut a Heart-Shaped Diamond because the cleft at the top of the heart is a way of
cutting out inclusions without losing carat weight.
Polish and symmetry are two important aspects of the cut. The polish grade
describes the smoothness of the diamond's facets, and the symmetry grade refers
to alignment of the facets. With poor polish, the surface of a facet can be
dulled, and may create blurred or dulled sparkle. It may constantly look like it
needs to be cleaned. With poor symmetry, light can be misdirected as it enters
and exits the diamond.
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