Diamond Pavillion       Daimond Table
As seen through a Hearts and Arrows Diamond Scope

Just as the body comes in different shapes and sizes, the same holds true for your diamond. Every diamond is precious in it�s own right, yet an ideal cut has the angles and proportions that give all the elements of balance, symmetry and illumination. Marcel Tolkowski, an early 1900�s mathematician, established the fundamental standards for the "ideal cut". Although today the consensus is usually that bigger is better, with 53% of the girdle diameter increased, Tolkowski�s standard still remains an absolute truth. In order to achieve an ideal cut, every aspect of the diamond must be engineered at the exact geometric angles and proportions to create a balance between maximum brilliance (light propelled) and dispersion or "fire" (light separated into spectrums). This ultimate reflection and refraction comes with a price. In order to obtain such superior illumination and eye-catching radiance, a cutter must be willing to sacrifice pricey materials, loosing carat weight and size, to gain proportioned lines, ideal symmetry, and a balanced package.