The emerald cut comprises 58 facets and truncated corners on a rectangular step cut stone. Initially a popular cut for emeralds only it is now used on other precious stones but the name has come to define the style. For example a round brilliant diamond has a round shape but a brilliant cutting style. These cuts are also known as gem cutting styles. While some cut names may describe the face up shape of the finished gem others refer to the shape and arrangement of the gem s facets.
The clarity of an emerald cut diamond is very important because of its flat pavilion which can magnify the stone s imperfections. Silicon carbide a manmade compound is also used to cut colored gemstones. Common techniques used by gem cutters include tumbling sawing grinding sanding lapping and polishing. The three most basic cutting styles are brilliant step and mixed. The clarity of an emerald cut diamond is very important because of its flat pavilion which can magnify the stone s imperfections.
The three most basic cutting styles are brilliant step and mixed. The emerald cut comprises 58 facets and truncated corners on a rectangular step cut stone.
