A Cut Above is Whiteflash’s branded name for their hearts and arrows diamonds. They describe the hearts and arrows effect as a kaleidoscopic pattern when seen through a reflecting viewer. The viewer will show arrows radiating outward in the crown of a H&A diamond and a circle of hearts when viewed through the pavilion. All facets must be precisely aligned to appear correctly. Whiteflash grades for Hearts & Arrows. Guarantee of optical symmetry.
contact details:
www.whiteflash.com
A Style of Cut – Hearts & Arrows
Hearts & Arrows is the term used for a round brilliant diamond that exhibits a kaleidoscopic pattern of hearts in the pavilion and arrows in the crown due to the precise physical symmetry of its cut. These patterns may be seen and photographed using a reflecting and magnifying device called a Hearts & Arrows viewer. Just because a diamond is cut to traditional ideal proportions does not mean that it will have the Hearts & Arrows pattern. All pavilion main, lower girdle, upper girdle, kite and star facets must be in precise alignment with each other. If the cut of the diamond is even slightly asymmetric the pattern will be uneven or distorted. To make this distinction, Hearts & Arrows diamonds are sometimes called “Superideals.” To acquire this level of patterning precision the cutter must sacrifice more rough material and put in more time than a regular round or a standard ideal cut requires. Logically, these diamonds come at a premium. A Hearts & Arrows diamond may not necessarily be more beautiful than a non Hearts & Arrows diamond that is cut exceedingly well. However, these “Superideals” are valued for their uniqueness and quality as the ultimate in cutting precision in the world of ideal diamonds. HEARTS: When viewed through the bottom or pavilion, a perfectly symmetrical pattern, consisting of equally sized and shaped hearts can be seen. ARROWS: When viewed from the top or crown, a perfectly symmetrical pattern, consisting of equally sized and shaped arrows can be seen.
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www.pricescope.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=21569
ACA Princess Cut Diamond
Princess with a twist. The X Factor. A visually balanced princess. A modern version of the traditional princess, this chic square has "clipped" corners, at the points which improve durability and increase visible size for carat weight. Securely seated under the setting's prongs, the clipped corners protect often-vulnerable points. Careful planning, cross-work and brillianteering see that every facet, even the most minor, is ideally polished into place. Cut for reliable, blazing performance, X-Factor is well-suited for dynamic, active people who love the appealing look of a square cut diamond that can be worn at work or play. Every ACA Princess Cut Diamond receives the coveted 0 Ideal cut grade from the American Gem Society; the industry’s strictest standards in proportions, polish, symmetry and most important: direct light performance.
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www.whiteflash.com/diamonds_about/xfactor.aspx
Adura Diamond
Developed by master diamond cutters, Adura diamonds have 85 facets that enhance the fire, luminosity and glamour of each stone. Each diamond is hand selected in order to ensure sheer perfection and is laser inscribed with its own identifying number - the ultimate guarantee of authenticity and security.
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www.aduradiamond.com
Ageless Fire Diamonds
Once he started branding, Dave Nygaard created 3 premium cut private label diamond brands: Star Fire, Hearts Amore, and Ageless Fire™. From a tea service to private label diamonds, Nygaard aims for a branded in store experience (live jazz music on weekends, fresh lemonade and coffee for customers, community and charity events). Nygaard stresses that a brand represents not just the name on the diamond; it must embrace the total shopping experience. In a Modern Jeweler article, the Virgina Beach jeweler said, "I'm a believer that brands, like politics, all start local.”
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www.davidnygaardfinejewelers.com/signaturediamonds.asp
Aglaia
The Aglaia is a branded hearts and arrows diamond.
contact details:
www.aglaia1999.com
AGS-0 Ideal Cut Princess Diamond
Excel Diamonds is the exclusive on-line home of branded diamonds that are among the most precision-cut and consistently well-crafted diamonds available.
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www.exceldiamonds.com
Aleya - Brilliant Square Diamond
The total brilliance of a solitaire in the Brilliant Square Diamond (81 facets) combines the classic elegance of the emerald cut shape with the radiant brilliance of round diamond. Marketing strategy for Aleya includes: Promotion of the brand by means of media, advertisement, brochures, and trade show. Co-sharing of advertising expense. Brand merchants will be provided with all the materials required for promotions. Educational support training for sales. Design support. Online support. In store promotion.
contact details:
www.aleyadiamond.com
Aleya - Brilliant Square Rectangle
The total brilliance of a solitaire in the Brilliant Square Diamond (81 facets) combines the classic elegance of the emerald cut shape with the radiant brilliance of round diamond. Marketing strategy for Aleya includes: Promotion of the brand by means of media, advertisement, brochures, and trade show. Co-sharing of advertising expense. Brand merchants will be provided with all the materials required for promotions. Educational support training for sales. Design support. Online support. In store promotion.
contact details:
www.aleyadiamond.com
Alito
Protected by US Patent #USD460379, Alito brings you an exclusive invisible setting, in the form of a flower, that is matchless and sets Alito apart. Created for the sophisticated buyer demanding excellence, Alito is a branded line of invisibly set, specialty cut, finished diamond jewelry. Combining time honored craftsmanship with innovative patented technology; round diamonds are re-cut into hexagons and fitted together so precisely, that the process requires the expertise of a seasoned craftsman.
contact details:
www.longsjewelers.com
Amadena Cushion
Familiarize yourself with the new six C's of diamond identification: Cut, Carat, Color, Clarity, Cost and Country. A social and environmental awareness has demanded a new standard of the diamond industry. Consumers now require proof of the Country of Origin. Amadena offers diamonds with a traceable history from Canada's Diavik Mine birthplace to its owner. Photo is from the Right Hand Ring Campaign 2007 (DPS) featuring Cushion Cut Collection.
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www.amadena.com
Amity
Three new cuts of diamonds have been created and patented. They gather and reflect light in a very exciting way thus departing from the sheer uniformity and commonness of the old style of cuts. These cuts are known collectively as “Cool Cuts” and individually as Shiva, Heera and Amity. The Amity (33 facets) diamond symbolizes warmth and friendship existing in a relationship between two people. A wide range of celebrities have been invited to design a series of limited edition jewelry using this cut. The National Osteoporosis Society is set to benefit from the sale of 3 new cuts of diamond thanks to the generosity of the London based diamond merchant Emdico and society jeweler Blondel Cluff. The team produced the new cuts, pledging a percentage of the wholesale and retail proceeds of the gems to the NOS. Joanna Lumley has created a Lumley Key using the Amity diamond. This was to be expected from an actress with such a diverse repertoire ranging from Bond Girl via the fashion conscious Patsy in Absolutely Fabulous to her forthcoming role as Ermintrude the Cow in the remake of the Magic Roundabout.
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http://acb-jewellery.co.uk/13811/13865.html
Amore Diamond
In 2001 the Amore Diamond - a perfectly cut round brilliant, which in addition to being ideal in proportion, is totally symmetrical and perfectly polished - was born. Retailers who carry the Amore Diamond receive brochures, stands, counter-cards, and special Amore-scopes to view the Hearts & Arrows effect. The consumer also receives two certificates – the Amore Diamond Document™ – produced by Mor Brothers gemologists, as well as a GIA or AGS lab report. Mor Brother supports sales by advertising Amore in consumer publications in the U.S. and Asia.
Amorillion Cut
The Amorillion is patented and trademarked by AM-GOLD Products‚ Inc. It is a "multidiamond product" or "compound cut" that's composed of two elongated shield-shape or modified trillion-cut diamonds perfectly matched and aligned to create the illusion of a marquise-cut diamond.
Amorique Diamond
The ultimate cushion shape fancy cut diamond, this exciting modern creation represents the union of Birks expertise and design innovation, using the latest diamond cutting technology. At its heart, a star-shaped pattern of facets maximizes its effect for an outstanding reflection of brilliance and fire.
The Amorique (70 facets) is a combination of a square shape with curved sides and rounded corners satisfies all geometric desires: no more struggling between the rectangular emerald and pointed-oval shaped marquise cuts. In fact, aficionados will recognize this as a "cushion" or "pillow" cut; a style much favored in the Victorian era that, according to Birks, has become the most requested diamonds on the market today. Birks has invested $10-million and three years in the Amorique, and does not want to compromise the first attempt at producing a proprietary and patent-pending design in the company's 126-year history. The Amorique collection (three-stone rings, solitaire earrings, and pendant necklaces) was launched in 2005. Holly Brubach, a former New York fashion editor and critic, is given credit for transforming the Canadian jeweler, Henry Birks & Sons, “from musty to must-have” two years ago.
contact details:
www.birksandmayors.com
Amorique Diamond
Engagement rings and stud earrings set with the Amorique Diamond™, the ultimate cushion shaped diamond that features a star-shaped pattern of facets expertly cut into the bottom on the crystal to maximize its effect. This exciting modern creation represents the union of Birks’ expertise and design innovation, using the latest diamond cutting technology. The platinum stud earrings feature 2 diamonds with a starting total weight of .50 carat, set with posts and butterfly backs.
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www.birks.com
Amorosso
trademarked - (Hong Kong and China) hearts and arrows brand initially launched in Shanghai - sold in Southeast Asia. Jewelry for engagements, weddings, anniversaries.
contact details:
www.yerushalmi.com
Andre Cut
Andre Cut marquise diamonds boast strategically cut facets. The red (in the diagram) represents how much light is reflected from the diamond. The Andre marquise raises the standard in superior cut (the more light reflected, the brighter the diamond). Rogers and Andrews Jewelers are located in Texas, South Dakota, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Nebraska, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, and Florida.
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http://rogers-jewelers.com/shapes.html
Angel Star
The "AngelStar" was inspired by the stars.
57 facets.
In this multi-faceted pentagon cut, the interaction of the light with the facets is so carefully designed that the light sources create a perfect 5 pointed star.
contact details:
www.tmdiamonds.com
Angelina Cut
The Angelina Diamond cut is a patented cut by Shlomo Cohen, a diamond designer who has many successful patents and branded diamonds in his design portfolio. This multi-faceted cut can be described as an elliptical cut – neither round nor square – somewhat reminiscent of a marquise (without the bow-tie effect of that traditional cut).
Arctic Empress
Sirius trademarked this 65 faceted modified princess cut under the name Arctic Empress™. These stones are truly cut for beauty.
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www.siriusdiamonds.com
Arctic Love Diamonds
Arctic Love diamonds are cut and polished so perfectly that they are visibly more brilliant, even to the naked eye. With an ever-increasing interest in non-conflict diamonds, the popularity of Canadian diamonds is soaring. Show your love with a diamond, ethically-mined from Canada's Arctic region. All Arctic Love Diamonds will be cut and polished at WDC’s state-of-the art cutting facilities in Israel, and accompanied by a diamond grading report from either the Gem Trade Laboratory of the Gemological Institute of America (GTL-GIA) or the American Gem Society Laboratory (AGSL), in addition to a unique ‘Certificate of Origin.
contact details:
www.heartsforeternity.com/arctic.html
Arctic Star
The Arctic Star is a premium branded proprietary while diamond sourced from Canada. Munic Gems also offers several brands to suit the needs of diverse consumers including natural fancy color diamonds (browns, pinks and yellows).
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www.municgems.com
Arges Diamond Cut
Each Arges Diamond Cut™ comes with a musical gem print and an HRD certificate, as our program with the jewelers support 'Diamonds from Antwerp'. Each diamond will be numbered and laser inscribed on the girdle.
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www.argesdiamondcut.com
Ariadna ‘89
For more than 30 years, the Vinnytsia Krystall factory has been cutting top quality diamonds in conformity with all diamond market requirements, upholding the reputation of the "Russia Cut” diamond. In 2002, Vinnytsia Krystall Factory obtained a patent for a modified round with 89 facets, Ariadna '89 series, developed by their staff experts. This diamond is described as being aesthetically expressive while retaining the classical round shape.
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www.kristalldiamond.com
Ariella
A breathtaking design with 98 facets reflects strong radiance and dazzles like never before. The new cut was designed using a new balancing system, coordinating brilliancy, scintillation and dispersion. The result is a lively diamond with balance and intense beauty. LID uses the most advanced technology for production; including laser guided robotic arms for fast, precise and consistent cut. Diamonds are Kimberly certified - guaranteed not to be conflict diamonds.
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www.liddiamonds.com
Arrows of Love
Hearts and Arrows. Sizes start at .20 carat up to 1.00. Round brilliant cuts. Larger sizes available upon request. Special viewer. Arrows of Love diamonds are cut to exacting specifications. Retail locator on website includes jewelers across the USA including Maine, Iowa, New Mexico, Colorado, Montana, and more. Arrows of Love™ are now set in a new, wonderful, and affordable diamond jewelry line for Journey jewelry. When viewed with a scope, you and your customers see see 8 perfect arrows on the table-side. Note on site: The diamonds sold by Pancis Gems, Inc. are conflict-free, and have been purchased from legitimate sources not involved in funding conflict in compliance with applicable United Nations resolutions. Pancis Gems, Inc. hereby states that to the best of its knowledge these diamonds are conflict free, based on written statements provided by suppliers of these diamonds.
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www.arrowsoflove.com
Ashoka Cut Diamond
William Goldberg Diamond Corporation has re-created a classic diamond cut, the Ashoka, based on the famous diamond of the same name. Patented in 2000, the.William Goldberg Ashoka (62 facets) is a modified version of the antique cushion cut, with a rectangular girdle outline and rounded corners that capture and disperse light to create a strong brilliance.
contact details:
www.williamgoldberg.com
Asprey Cut
Lawrence Stroll (a Canadian) and Silas Chou (who is from an old Hong Kong textile family) bought Asprey & Garrard from a prince (the brother of the sultan of Brunei); and then, they brought Asprey to Fifth Avenue at 56th Street (in Manhattan) for all those who aspire to a British luxury lifestyle shopping experience. In an interview, it was explained, that the devil was in the details including “commissioning an exclusive new cut”. The Asprey Cut (A-Cut) was adapted from the cushion cut and inspired by the letter A. In an interview, it was explained, “The detail has, for instance, got down to commissioning an exclusive new cut of Asprey diamond.” The diamond cut incorporates the letter “A” in the 4 corners of the stone and is said to be “very popular among logo-lovers”. There is an interesting article about this online at: nymag.com/weddings/listings/jewelers
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www.asprey.com
Asscher Cut
The Asscher Cut‚ although not well-defined‚ is generally described as a forerunner of the emerald cut. The Asscher Cut was developed prior to 1910‚ when the rotary diamond saw revolutionized modern diamond cutting.
Asscher Cut - Traditional Cut
Developed prior to 1910, a variation to the emerald cut but with a smaller differentiated table.
Astellion 88 Diamond
Waldman produces the 88 faceted proprietary cut, Astellion, exclusively for the Ginza Tanaka jewelers throughout Japan.
contact details:
www.astellion.com
Astrea Cut
Astree
A unique cut called Astree was launched in Japan by the leading cosmetic and jewelry company POLA Cosmetics Inc in Tokyo. The jewelry collection is the end result of collaboration between the Japanese company, a diamond cut designer in Israel, and a Paris based jewelry designer. The cut is characterized by its unusual form, and the “feminine lines’ on two sides that are in perfect symmetry. Designed by using a sophisticated computerized laser machine, Astree diamonds are available with grading reports.
Atia 81 Diamond
The Atia 81 diamond was created in partnership with a master cutter, Moses Hodara, who has been polishing and cutting diamonds for 43 years. By adding 24 extra facets to a round brilliant, he designed the Atia that is perfect when set in engagement rings. Each Atia 81 is independently certified and is available up to 2.00 carats, but can be custom cut up to 10.00 carats. All Atia 81 diamonds are designated as “Conflict Free”. The patented and branded diamond is cut in Netanya, Israel "The City of Diamonds",
contact details:
www.weddingdaydiamonds.com
Aurius Select Diamond
BHP Billiton Diamonds (Belgium) N.V. has 2 branded diamond sales programs, CanadaMark ™ and Aurius™, that sell proprietary polished diamonds to retail outlets in the United States, Canada, and Australia. BHP Billiton is a founding member of the World Diamond Council (WDC) and the Council for Responsible Jewellery Practices (CRJP), organizations established to promote responsible business practices throughout the industry from mine to retail. We strongly support these organizations in representing us with respect to these important issues. BHP also notes the CanadaMark program will remain separate from its Aurius™ brand. While the CanadaMark hallmark is intended for use by companies with an established brand, the Aurius brand is for small shops that don't use a particular brand. Aurius Select™ diamonds are cut and polished precisely and the specifications for these proprietary diamonds are exact. The bar is set high. These remarkably cut diamonds are rated by the independent American Gemological Society (AGS) as 000 or Triple 0. AURIAS Select™ diamonds are a cut above - rated, you might say, perfection times three.
contact details:
www.aurias.com/en/select
Aurora Cut
Australian Star
Defined by quality, AustralianStar - BHP Billiton mined diamonds - come from the Ekati diamond mine in the North West Territories of Canada. Cut to the strictest standards, pure as the driven snow and exceptionally crafted, each AustralianStar Diamond can be verified, signifying the origin of each crystal and unparalleled warranty of quality. The quality of the cut is based on three characteristics: polish, symmetry, proportion. Verification of the authenticity of the AustralianStar™ diamond can be accomplished online by registering the serial number that is laser inscribed on the girdle of the stone.
contact details:
www.australianstar.com.au
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