Visually, square drills appear larger than round drills and have a wider tabletop. A square diamond actually has 72 cutting faces. If it looks larger overall, the diamond table will appear more translucent, and because of its unique shape, it can be worn by both men and women. A round diamond has 58 cutting faces, commonly known as an eight star eight arrow cut or a Cupid cut. A good round diamond cut can exhibit the best refractive index.
How to make diamonds appear larger
1. Cutting off
Diamonds have a high refractive index and strong dispersion, so cutting must follow optical laws for grinding. The cutting ratio must be appropriate to allow light to enter and achieve the desired effect. The size of the diamond table after cutting affects the size of the diamond. If a diamond table of the same weight is cut larger, the diamond will appear larger, but at the same time, it will reduce the fire color. If the tabletop is cut small, the fire color will be strong, while the diamond will appear smaller.
2. Embedding method
The setting method of diamonds also determines the factor of intuitive diamond size. For example, a diamond set in a horizontal position will appear larger than a diamond set in a raised position, and a diamond set in a surrounding position will generally appear smaller. If set in platinum, the diamond will appear larger because the luster of platinum extends the luster of the diamond, making it visually larger. On the other hand, gold inlay wraps around the periphery of the diamond, making it appear relatively smaller.