Which diamond cut is most expensive?

Round brilliant cuts are the most expensive because gem cutters lose about 60% of rough stone in cutting a diamond to this shape. Diamonds generally lose 40-60% of their original weight after cutting, and less expensive cuts lose weight on the lower end of this range.

Round brilliant cuts are the most expensive because gem cutters lose about 60% of rough stone in cutting a diamond to this shape. Diamonds generally lose 40-60% of their original weight after cutting, and less expensive cuts lose weight on the lower end of this range.

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Peter Norman is one of Los Angeles’ most celebrated wedding jewelers, with his custom-made engagement rings and wedding bands taking center place in thousands of weddings over the last 40 years. Each engagement ring is custom designed, built to order, and can suit any budget: from the simply elegant 1-carat solitaires to the exquisite pieces fit for (and sometimes purchased by) royalty.