Hearts and Arrows

Representing the top 1% of all diamonds, "Hearts and Arrows" cuts are those round, ideal cut diamonds which display a truly unique visual phenomenon, achieved by having precisely aligned and carefully shaped facets combined with optimum proportions. Put simply, they represent the perfect diamond cut.

Because of their perfect internal symmetry, Hearts and Arrows cut diamonds exhibit a unique pattern of eight pointed arrows and eight perfect hearts. More importantly, however, these diamonds maximise light return and have more brilliance, fire and scintillation than any other diamond cuts.

It takes an experienced diamond cutter many years before he is able to achieve such a level of perfection. Due to the fact that most diamond cutters are paid by the piece, many prefer to produce higher volumes of less well cut diamonds catering for the 'masses' rather than produce fewer Hearts and Arrows cut diamonds which not only take around 2-3 times longer to finish, but also result in around 15% more wastage of diamond in the cutting process. Over the course of a single year, therefore, it is easy to comprehend the amount of man hours and the amount of wastage associated with these diamonds and, therefore, helps to explain why only a few specialist diamond cutters in the world work in this field.

Because these diamonds are scarce in supply yet highly sought after, you can expect to pay a price premium of around 5-10% compared to other well cut diamonds.

Please note that not all Hearts and Arrows cut diamonds will have reference to this on their diamond certificate. The GIA, for example, do not make reference to "H&A" whereas other laboratories such as HRD and EGL USA, for example, do make reference on their grading reports.