brilliant cut

noun

Jewelry.

1. a cut intended to enhance the brilliance of a gem with the least possible sacrifice of weight, characterized by a form resembling two pyramids set base to base, truncated so as to give a broad table and a very small culet, and having from 18 to 104 facets, 58 being typical.

Other Word Forms

• brilliant-cut adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of brilliant cut¹

First recorded in 1705–15

Example Sentences

The PA news agency understands the singer's engagement ring is an old mine brilliant cut, and her jewellery was designed by Kindred Lubeck of Artifex Fine Jewellery.

From BBC

Brilliant Cut returned $17.80 and $8 at 20-1 odds.

From Seattle Times

He is a part owner of Brilliant Cut, which will be competing in the Santa Anita Oaks.

From Washington Times

Brilliant Cut is a bit of a longshot at 8-1, but the Bruins will be bigger ones against undefeated Gonzaga.

From Washington Times

Felder proposed to McInerney on January 19 during a walk on the beach in Malibu, Calif. The musician proposed to the television personality with a five-carat round brilliant cut diamond ring, according to the magazine.

From Fox News