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GIA 4Cs Diamond Blog

GIA 4Cs Diamond Blog

There’s  magic and fantasy in gemstones, and a group of cutters are master conjurers. (more…)

Fantasy cut gemstones exhibit so many unique optical characteristics that they often appear to live up to ancient lore – that gems are imbued with magical properties.

So called fantasy cut gemstones often owe their spectacular beauty to unique faceting artistry that is achieved through cutting non-traditional design elements. These techniques cause light to reflect and refract differently, surging into view as stunning displays of light and color along the gems’ surface and interior. (more…)