Most popular moissanite diamond cutting

Regular diamond cut

In addition to the value of the raw material, the cut and polish of a diamond is also important in determining its quality and value, which varies considerably from cut to cut. This is also the case with moissanite. So what cutting can be made of moissanite?

Moissanite can be used for all diamond cuts, but some need to be modified for better results. The following are the usual diamond and moissanite cuts.： round brilliant-cut (famous is hearts&arrows cut), heart cut, Cushion cut, Emerald cut, Asscher cut, oval cut, princess cut, Marquise cut, Pear cut, Radiant cut.

Rose cut： The most distinctive feature of rose-cut diamonds is their flat back and triangular facets。 The flat back makes the bottom of the stone free of any reflected light, which makes the stone appear particularly transparent, and the height of the stone is low, so the height of the stone is not required. then much larger size for the same weight as a brilliant-cut diamond. Commonly found in round, oval, pear-shaped, and marquise shapes. often used in bazel setting vintage jewelry.

most cutting of round shape for moissanite can be made, like 8 hearts&arrows cut, 10 hearts&arrows cut, 12 hearts& arrows cut, 16 hearts&arrows cut, octagonal round-cut, sakura cut, jubilee cut. In addition to the usual hearts and eight arrows cut, there are various other round cuts with their own characteristics. so you can choose your cut according to your preference. sakura cut has 77 facets, like a cherry blossom in full bloom. jubilee cut has 80 facets, a high crown (22%), No table, no view of the pavilion from the crown，very sparkle, often found in bazel setting jewelry.

     


10 special diamond cuts for moissanite

Moissanite also can do some special diamond cutting, like crushed ice cut, Old European cut, Old Mine cut, Antique cut, French cut, Ashoka cut, Lucere cut, Criss cut and so on.

Crushed Ice Cut Moissanite: The crushed ice cut is a type of cushion cut. It is the kind of cutting that makes a diamond look like a piece of shattered ice or glass. It has smaller facets which create the illusion of a shattered ice look and makes it stand out among others. It usually has more and smaller facets in the bottom than any other kind of cushion cutting. As the small facets of crushed ice cut reflect the light, the light bounces off each facet that facet, making it look shattered. Originally used for cutting diamonds, crushed ice cuts are now also used for cutting gemstones such as moissanite and cubic zirconia. The shape is no longer just cushion, but Oval shapes, Pear shapes, heart shapes, and rectangular can also be made.

OEC Moissanite:  Old European cut diamonds have 58 facets( crown 33 facets， pavilion 25 facets)， It is known for their large facets and a small table. The old European cut with a high surface and a small table disperse the fire color more than the normal eight arrows, and the effect looks like a flower on the table. bottom Can be made without culet, 3% culet, 5% culet, 8% culet.


Old Mine cut Moissanite： Old mine cut diamonds have a smaller table, high crown, and larger facets than modern cut diamonds –57- 58 facets total. Old mine cut diamonds have a square shape with soft, slightly rounded corners.Like other antique cut diamonds, old mine cut diamonds often have imperfect facets and asymmetrical features — unique. Bottom Can be made without culet, long oval culet, round culet, rectangle culet, octagon culet. also can choose the size （3%， 5%， 8%）.

Antique cut Moissanite：Antique cut diamonds have a beautiful, soft appearance compared to modern cut diamonds. They are an excellent choice for those who are particularly fond of antique and vintage styles. Most moissanite shapes can be antique cut, such as Asscher, Emerald, Pear, Marquise, Oval, and Heart.

French cut moissanite : The most immediate feature of the French cut is the high crown(18-20%), from above the crown appears to be rhombus shaped, all other cuts are made up of triangle facets. It is especially popular for cutting the smallest of stones and particularly those for use as side stones. You may find them on your favorite engagement ring.

Ashoka cut moissanite： The Ashoka cut is a modified cushion-cut with a rectangular shape and rounded corners. With 62 facets, ashoka's two-headed, multi-faceted cut makes it appear 30%-50% larger than an emerald diamond of the same carat weight. It is also more impressive. Ashoka cut diamonds are rare because they require a larger and longer rough stone than most other diamond shapes, and diamonds like this are hard to find, with only 10% of rough diamonds meeting these criteria. Moissanite, however, has no such limitations and can be made in very large sizes, although the master's cutting and polishing skills are tested. Suitable for solitaire style jewellery to make it more unique

Lucere cut moissanite : The Lucere diamond is a square stone with a step cut crown and a brilliant pavilion.To maximize the brilliance of the diamond (65 facets - 25 facets on the crown and 40 facets on the pavilion), A diamond in the Lucere cut has 3 tiers of step cut on the crown, with modified round brilliant facets at the pavilion. the cut corners make them safe and simple to set. The American Lucere features a step-cut crown and a brilliant-cut pavilion. These diamonds are always square. Our moissanite lucere cut had been modified, we add 8 facets, giving it arrows and crushed ice effect-very sparkle

Criss cut moissanite：Crisscut is a rare diamond cut with a unique and unusual faceting. The Crisscut diamond has a total of 77 facets and the defining feature of this cut is that its facets 'cross over' each other. The longitudinal cut gives the illusion of a larger, whiter, brighter diamond, making it more distinctive than other rare diamond cuts. and make them easy to identify. 

Octiva cut moissanite: This innovative Asscher step-cut design gives the viewer a new and unique visual experience. the Octavia diamond takes the step-cut diamond to a whole new level. It has 57 facets, a small table, a thick and curved crown and a pavilion, which makes it sparkle and fire better than the normal Asscher cut.

portrait cut moissanite:    

The portrait diamond is a double-faceted cut with very few facets, very thin at 20% height and very transparent, like a crystal mirror. Due to the thin and fragile nature of the cut, cutting these stones is very intricate and requires a high level of skill. The material clarity requirements are also high - free from inclusions 


Can you take the cut parameters of a diamond to make a moissanite

The answer is no！Moissanite is often compared to diamonds in terms of its cut. We often get clients who ask us to make moissanite with the same cut like a diamond, but the result is often not as good as expected. Is it because the craftsmanship of the master is not up to scratch? No, it is because of the difference between diamond and moissanite, the main component of a diamond is carbon and the main component of moissanite is SIC. Moissanite is more transparent but has a better fire color. The same cut requires a higher height and more facets, which can lead to different angles. This gives a better result