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Washington Diamond Falls Church, VA

Loose Diamonds | Round Cut


The exceptional round brilliant diamond has been engineered to achieve optimum light return. When each of its 58 facets are cut with perfect precision, this abundance of light creates a balance of fire, brilliance and scintillation. All of this translates to a striking, sparkly diamond.  

Marcel Tolkowsky, a mathematician and engineer, is widely credited with creating the ‘ideal cut’ proportions for a round brilliant diamond. His original design provided the foundations of a round cut diamond, which has since been improved to further light return and better suit modern diamond cutting techniques.

For a closer look at the ins and outs of buying a round diamond, take a lot at our Complete Diamond Buying Guide.

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GIA Certified Round Diamonds

Instead of delving deep into proportions and percentages, modern buyers can benefit from GIA diamond reports. Expert gemmologists scrutinize the diamonds in a complex series of tests, before issuing them consumer-friendly cut grades.

The specific proportions of the diamond can be found on the report, along with the given grade; Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair and Poor. The report will also outline the other characteristics of your round diamond; clarity, color and carat weight.

All of our GIA round diamonds can be set in a piece of jewelry of your choosing.

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Round Brilliant Diamonds FAQ

💎 What is the best carat weight for a round diamond?

Choosing a carat weight is entirely personal. In general, 1.00ct round diamonds are the most popular choice, however anything from 0.50ct upwards can look beautiful in the right setting.


💎 Are round cut diamonds the most expensive cut?

Round diamonds require a large majority of the rough to be lost during the cutting process. For this reason, and their popularity, they are slightly more expensive than other diamond shapes.

💎 Is clarity important in round diamonds?

The brilliant facets of a round brilliant make it a more forgiving cut when it comes to inclusions, particularly if they are positioned on the outer edges of the diamond. This is great for those working to a budget as you can save on a lower clarity grade.


💎 Is round brilliant the best diamond cut?

The round brilliant is universally flattering, with an unrivalled sparkle. It is an extremely popular cut, however, personal taste should be the driving factor when you choose a diamond.

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Washington Diamond
1245 W Broad St, Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 536-3600

Washington Diamond
Falls Church
1245 W Broad St
Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 536-3600
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