What is the difference between a diamond and a brilliant?

A brilliant is not a different stone, but a cut of the diamond – the round brilliant cut with 57 or 58 facets, optimized for maximum light reflection. All brilliants are diamonds, but not all diamonds are brilliants.

Diamond Cuts

• Brilliant (round): 57–58 facets, maximum brilliance – the most popular cut
• Oval: Elongated, appears larger than its carat weight
• Princess: Square, very high brilliance
• Emerald: Rectangular, step cut – emphasizes clarity
• Cushion: Rounded square, soft fire

Why is the brilliant cut so popular?

The round brilliant has been mathematically optimized to reflect the most light from the stone's surface. No other cut achieves the same brilliance – which is why it has been the best-selling cut for engagement rings for decades.

All cuts available: corelunejewellery.de.