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The brilliance of diamonds is one reason they are so beloved for jewelry pieces, most especially engagement rings. A diamond reflects light to release a unique sparkle. How well a diamond piece attracts attention depends on how much it shines. The cut determines the brilliance of a diamond. Some cuts reflect just enough light to grab attention from across the room, while others reflect too much that they appear dull. So, when choosing a diamond ring or other jewelry, you want to know the cut that gives you maximum fire.

How Shape Affect The Amount Of Sparkle

You might wonder, what makes one cut shine brighter than another? The shape of the gem influences how it attracts and reflects light. A stone's facets (surfaces) determine this aspect. When light hits the gem, it bounces off the facets to display brilliance. So, the more facets in a cut, the more it sparkles. It also means that each shape has a special fire based on the facet pattern. Fire depicts how a gem reflects white light, while brilliance is the power to reflect white light. The two qualities create a sparkle.

The Brilliant Round Cut Sparkles The Most

Diamonds cut in the traditional round shape sparkle the brightest. The round cut has 58 facets, which are the perfect number to achieve an ideal combination of fire and brilliance. This design was engineered to produce the brightest sparkle. It goes back to 1919 when Engineer Marcel Tolkowsky was writing his thesis on diamond brilliance. Thus, the cut must be precise to have the desired effect. If brilliance is your number one criterion, you won't regret a round cut. Note that the diamond must be of excellent quality, as well, to give the strongest brilliance.

Hyde Park Jewelers have an impressive selection of spectacular round-cut diamond pieces. Find exquisite gems that deliver awe-striking brilliance, allowing you to make a statement at the slightest glance.Contact us and browse a collection from top designers to find the sparkliest diamond for you or someone else.