Diamond Brands

If you are looking for a unique and different cut, branded diamonds are known for their distinctive cuts and faceting patterns. Some brand names sell lab-grown and treated diamonds in addition to natural diamonds, so it's important to judge and examine branded diamonds as you would generic diamonds.

Following is a list of popular diamond brands. These manufacturers don't sell to the public, but you can find their diamonds through retail stores.

• Ashoka® by William Goldberg. This branded diamond is a type of cushion cut with a rectangular girdle outline and rounded corners. It has 62 facets, and comes in colors that range from D to K.

• Barocut™ by Baroka Creations. This is a rectangular cut in which it appears that two hearts meet in the middle. It is available in sizes from 20 points and up, and has 81 facets.

• Corona™ by Fourever Jewellery. This is a square cut known for its brilliance. It comes in sizes that range from 0.05 carats to 2 carats, and has a total of 65 facets.

• Crisscut® by Lili Diamonds. Crisscut® diamonds are step-cut in a rectangular or octagonal shape. They have 77 crisscrossed facets and are usually sold as solitaires.

• Gabrielle® by Gabrielle Diamonds. These are available in nine shapes, most of which have 105 facets. They are available in a wide variety of colors and clarities.

• Lily Cut® by Lili Diamonds. This diamond is flower-shaped with a square table, and has 65 facets. It starts at 0.20 carats and goes up from there, and is available in colors ranging from D to M/N.

• Royal Brilliant® by EXRoyal. Because it has 10 double bezel facets and 10 pavilion mains, this 82-facet round brilliant has patterns of 10 hearts and 10 arrows, instead of the usual eight.

• Tycoon Cut® by Tycoon Cut. Known as "the only diamond with the diamond on top," the top center facet of this diamond is in the shape of a diamond. It is rectangular in shape, with 24 facets on the pavilion and nine on the crown.

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