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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?
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.

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?
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?
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?
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.