Perhaps the most popular cut, the diamond brilliant cut is ideal for the brilliant cut wedding ring (and the brilliant cut engagement ring). With a standard 58 facets, 33 on the crown and 25 on the pavilion, the brilliant cut is often used in solitaire settings. The brilliant cut solitaire ring is traditionally the favorite design for brilliant cut engagement and wedding rings.
Round brilliant cuts are perhaps the most popular cuts for diamonds. A diamond’s brilliance measures the amount of light the diamond reflects – a factor easily affected by the angles cut into the stone. The round brilliant cut gemstone best maximizes the diamond’s sparkle.
The square brilliant cut is also known as the princess cut – another highly popular cut. For more about the princess cut, head to Princess cut diamonds.