Gemstones add excitement and variety to jewelry wardrobes. Gemstones are used for a variety of purposes. Therefore there are many different cuts of gemstone.
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Best cut styles for your gemstone
2010-11-04 08:50:22
Gemstones receive different cuts for many different reasons. Sometimes, it's cut to form the special style which someone wanted. Other times, it's purely a practical cut to remove damaged areas of the stone. Here I will introduce to you some best cut styles for your gemstone.
Gemstones can be cut to many styles. They can be cut a flat base and a round, curved, convex dome like top which can be oval or round in shape. The stones that are cut in cobochon cut are turquoise, lapis lazuli, coral, star sapphire, moonstone and opal. The gemstone cut does not give much brilliance as compared to other cuts.
Some gemstones, such as sapphires, are cut into cabochons because the cut displays their natural qualities best. You'll typically see this cut in an oval shape, on flat backed pendants. The round shape is the most popular and common gemstone cut. It's the most flattering cut for near perfect gemstone. The square shape is a symmetrical cut that resembles a square. It is widely used for emeralds. The rectangular shape is popular for diamonds with high clarity. The heart shape is growing in widespread popularity. It is usually considered symbols of love and be a gift for Valentine's Day.
All in all is a brief introduction of different cut styles of gemstones. Which one is your favorite? If you want to know more, you can search gemstone online.
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