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What is a cushion cut gem?

What is a cushion cut gem?

The cushion cut style is widely used for jewellery. We show you how to work out which ones they are.

What is a cushion cut gem?

The cushion cut style is widely used for jewellery. We show you how to work out which ones they are.

What is a princess cut gem?

What is a princess cut gem?

Princess cut sounds like something from a fairytale, so it should be ideal for an engagement ring. We explain what this style of gem cutting means.

What is a princess cut gem?

Princess cut sounds like something from a fairytale, so it should be ideal for an engagement ring. We explain what this style of gem cutting means.

A marquise gem is like an oval with pointed ends

What is a marquise cut gem?

Are you looking at a marquise diamond ring? Do you know what that means? We explain.

What is a marquise cut gem?

Are you looking at a marquise diamond ring? Do you know what that means? We explain.

What is an Asscher cut gem?

What is an Asscher cut gem?

You might have seen “Asscher cut” in a jewellery catalogue and wonder what that means. Is it spelled right? We explain.

What is an Asscher cut gem?

You might have seen “Asscher cut” in a jewellery catalogue and wonder what that means. Is it spelled right? We explain.

What is a brilliant round cut gem?

What is a brilliant round cut gem?

Gem cutting creates facets that reflect light and create a sparkle. We explore the brilliant round cut.

What is a brilliant round cut gem?

Gem cutting creates facets that reflect light and create a sparkle. We explore the brilliant round cut.

What are gem cutting styles?

What are gem cutting styles?

A gemstone starts as a rock that is cut into pieces. Gem cutting is an art and different ways of cutting will reflect light differently. We explain the basic styles.

What are gem cutting styles?

A gemstone starts as a rock that is cut into pieces. Gem cutting is an art and different ways of cutting will reflect light differently. We explain the basic styles.