VVS diamonds contain minute inclusions that are difficult for even experienced graders to see under 10x magnification. In some cases the inclusions in this grade affect the transparency and brilliance. Cut The word cut to some refers to the shape, others cutting style, and to the experienced it means the proportions of the diamond. The diamond s shape is obviously important to the buyer. Any shape other than Round Brilliant is considered fancy.
Fancy shapes are marquise, emerald, pear, oval, and square.
A diamond is cut according to an exact mathematical formula. A round brilliant has 58 facets. A facets is a flat, polished plane designed to yield the maximum amount of light to be reflected. This reflection is known as brilliance. Brilliance which is the combination of all the white light reflections from the surface and the inside of the stone.