Good Cut Diamonds

A diamond cut of very good or excellent is recommended for round diamonds. When shopping for fancy shape diamonds, a "Good" or better cut makes a great choice. Make the most of your Good cut diamond by making sure it has very good symmetry and polish.

The cut is one of the 4Cs of diamonds. It refers to how well-proportioned the different facets of the diamond are. The cut of the diamond is one of the biggest factors in determining its sparkle and brilliance. Diamonds that are cut too shallow or too deep won't provide the same level of light return that a diamond with an ideal cut will.

There are four different diamond cuts available at Blue Nile; Good, Very Good, Ideal, and Astor by Blue Nile (which account for fewer than 1% of diamonds). There is also a Poor/Fair diamond cut, but you won't find it with us.

No. A diamond cut refers to the proportion of the diamond facets and how those proportions reflect light. Diamond shape refers to the actual shape in which the diamond is cut, such as round, princess, emerald, and so on.

Color, cut, carat, and clarity are the 4Cs that help determine price. Among those four factors, cut plays the biggest role in determining the cost of a diamond, because the better the cut, the more sparkle you will enjoy.