Quick Guide to Gemstone Cutting Styles
Posted by Lisa Ramos on
If you are looking at buying that special jewelry piece designed with beautiful faceted gemstones there is a lot to consider. With so many choices in the market, picking the right stone and cut can be overwhelming. This blog post includes a chart of gemstones cut styles and questions to consider before purchasing that perfect gem.
Did you know how much time it takes to cut a gemstone? A small gem takes four to five hours to cut, while medium size gemstones take anywhere from five to eight hours. Other intricate gem styles can take two or more days.
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Gemstone Cutting Styles Chart
| Gemstone Type | Gemstone Facts |
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Most popular with 58 facets |
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Most popular with 58 facets |
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Most popular cut. |
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Most popular with 57 facets |
 Asscher |
74 facets |
 Trilliant |
Most popular with 31-50 facets |
 Heart |
Most popular with 56-58 facets |
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8 facets |
 Oval |
Most popular with 58 facets |
 Baguette |
Most popular with 14 facets |
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Most popular with 50 facets |
 Tapered Baguette |
Most popular with 14 facets. |
 Pear |
58 facets |
 Marquise |
Most popular with 57 facets |
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 Whistle |
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 Trapeze |
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 Bullet |
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 Fan |
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Green and pink tourmaline gemstones - emerald and baguette cut styles
Before purchasing your ideal gemstone ask yourself these simple questions during the process. As you go through each question, it will help narrow down your choices.
Simple Checklist for Gemstone Jewelry Shopping
- Establish a budget. A budget helps determine what types of gems fall into your price range.
- Familiarize yourself with the 4 C's about gems. The four C's are color, clarity, cut and carat. The 4 C's determine the value and cost of a gem. The 4 C's will help you understand the quality and style cut of your gemstone purchase.
- Ask yourself how important is a gems durability? How will your gemstone wear overtime? Are you rough on jewelry? These questions will narrow down what stones fit within your lifestyle. Review the Mohs Hardness Scale . The Mohs scale measures the hardness of various minerals from 1 through 10 - one being the softest and ten the hardest. A softer a stone is more likely to get damaged and requires special care.
- Learn about how to care for your gemstone. Some stones can not be put in an ultrasound cleaner, while others can. So, it is important to understand how to care for your gemstone jewelry.
