Brilliant (gemstone cut)
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A brilliant is a diamond or other gemstone cut in a particular style with 57-58 facets so as to have exceptional brilliance. The word 'brilliant' is often used for diamonds cut in this style that are
A scattering of "brilliant" cut diamonds shows off the many reflecting facets.
Solitary ring and diamond before mounting
Diamond displaying eight arrows
Gold ring with Old European cut diamonds, late 1800s, Hallwyl Museum
Diamond (gemstone)
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A diamond is a gemstone formed by cutting a raw diamond. Diamonds have high monetary value as one of the best-known and most sought-after gems, and they have been used as decorative items since ancien
Brilliant (gemstone cut)
…A brilliant is a diamond or other gemstone cut in a particular style with 57-58 facets so as to have exceptional brilliance. The word 'brilliant' is often used for diamonds cut…
The Hope Diamond. Its deep blue coloration is caused by trace amounts of boron in the diamond.
Fleetwood Rawstone's "Red Cap Party" of prospectors on Colesberg Kopje
The Big Hole.