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brilliant-cut

bril·liant-cut


adjective 
Definition:
 
cut into classic gemstone shape: describes a gemstone that is cut into a multifaceted shape to maximize brilliance. A brilliant-cut gemstone is shaped like two polygonal pyramids joined base to base, with the point of the upper pyramid cut off to form a large flat facet.

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