The cut reveals a stone's character
A gemstone's beauty comes not only from its colour but from how it greets the light. The cut defines the stone's proportions, the number of its facets and the way light bends inside it and returns to the eye. A well-judged cut turns an ordinary-looking crystal into a living jewel. At Hasimi, every cut is chosen to honour the stone's own nature — the aim is never to force the stone, but to bring out its finest self.
The main cutting shapes and their meaning
Round
The most classic and the most brilliant cut. Its symmetrical facets return light with the greatest efficiency, which is why it is favoured for high-brilliance stones, above all the diamond. A timeless, balanced choice.
Oval
An elegant, elongated version of the round. It slims the finger optically and makes the stone appear larger, offering a softer line while keeping the play of light.
Marquise
Boat-shaped with two pointed ends, this cut gives the stone maximum surface area, so it looks larger for the same carat weight. Graceful and eye-catching.
Pear / Drop
Rounded at one end and pointed at the other, the teardrop form looks both classic and modern. It is especially striking in pendants and earrings.
Cushion
With its softened corners it sits between square and round — a nostalgic cut. Its broad facets deepen the stone's colour and give coloured stones a warm glow.
Emerald and Baguette
Rectangular step cuts. They emphasise clarity and purity of colour rather than sparkle, letting you look into the stone as through a corridor. As the name suggests, it is classic for emeralds. The baguette, slim and long, is used in rows and refined settings.
Square and Princess
Modern cuts with clean lines. The princess cut is the high-brilliance version of the square; with sharp corners and bright facets it is a favourite of contemporary design.
Radiant and Octagon
The radiant keeps the outline of the emerald cut while raising its brilliance. The octagon, with balanced symmetrical corners, gives both a classic and a sturdy presence.
Trillion
A bold, modern triangular cut. Its wide face returns light vividly; on its own or as a side stone it carries a strong character.
Heart
An emotional cut that demands skill and flawless symmetry — the stone of meaningful gifts.
Ball, Pampel and other drop forms
The ball cut is a rounded form that shows the stone from every angle, common in prayer beads and bracelets. The pampel, a long tapering drop, is ideal for chandelier-like, elegant dangles.
Light and the cut
Brilliant cuts — round, oval, pear, heart — return light in sparks through many small facets; choose these when you want fire. Step cuts — emerald, baguette — offer a calm, mirror-like glow and depth of colour through fewer, broader facets. Step cuts suit stones of high clarity and strong colour; brilliant cuts suit stones where sparkle is the goal.
Which cut suits which stone?
- Diamond: the round brilliant cut takes sparkle to its peak.
- Emerald: the emerald (step) cut preserves purity and depth of colour and also supports the stone against fracture.
- Ruby and sapphire: oval and cushion cuts enrich the colour.
- Aquamarine, morganite, kunzite: emerald or oval cuts highlight their delicate hue.
- Amethyst, citrine, topaz: round, oval or cushion cuts give a lively light.
- Opal, moonstone, tiger's eye: the cabochon (a polished, facet-free dome) best reveals their inner glow.
Frequently asked
Which cut is the most brilliant?
The round brilliant cut is known as the one that returns light most efficiently.
Which cut looks largest for the same carat?
Elongated cuts such as marquise, oval and pear look larger because they spread the surface area.
Does the cut affect a stone's value?
Yes. A cut with correct proportions and symmetry markedly raises the stone's light — and therefore its value.