This selection gathers the stones in our collection cut as a brilliant diamond cut — the triangular and kite-shaped facet arrangement developed for diamond, with a crown, girdle and pavilion proportioned to return light through the table. The pattern is chosen when a gem's optical character rewards concentrated brightness and scintillation rather than the broad, mirror-like flashes of a step cut.
Here you will find Demantoid Garnet, Teal Sapphire, Paraiba Tourmaline, Aquamarine and Pink Tourmaline. Each behaves differently under the same faceting. Demantoid garnet has exceptionally high dispersion, so the brilliant arrangement draws out its fire. Sapphire's high refractive index and density give a compact, lively stone. The tourmalines and aquamarine are lighter in refractive index, so brilliant faceting is often used to lift and animate their colour.
When choosing, weigh depth against face-up colour: a deeper pavilion concentrates saturation, while a shallower stone reads lighter and wider for its weight. Consider also how the stone will sit in a setting, and whether you prefer even brightness or pronounced fire.
