A Diamond with 221 Facets. Holy Cow!
Holy Cow! is right Mr. Phil Rizzuto!
The standard round brilliant diamond shape has 58 facets as outlined in the graph below.
A skilled diamond cutter will align these 58 facets in such a way so as to maximize the amount and intensity of light that is refracted back to the viewers eye.
In recent years several diamond manufacturers have sought to market and brand their diamonds as a cut above the competition by dividing and cutting the diamond rough into more facets.
Diamonds with 66, 88, and 129 facets have hit the market. Are these diamonds "better", "flashier", bling-blingier than the 58 facet version?
Reviews have been mixed.
Now comes word that an Antwerp Diamond Cutter has patented and is manufacturing a diamond with 221 facets! It is called the "Brilliant Lady 21".
Their website is here: Brilliant Lady Diamond
The Brilliant Lady Diamond
Is this 221 facet diamond sparklier and more beautiful than a diamond that only has 58 facets?
Good question.
The answer is that only you, The Consumer, can decide by looking at this diamond and comparing it to a beautifully cut 58 facet round brilliant shaped stone.
"A Diamond Is Forever" is a great marketing slogan and true but a diamonds beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder.
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Comments
I bought a 201 facet one in amsterdam... quite a bit more expensive than the standard 58 facet. Really quite sparkly.
how much more expensive is this brillian lady?? I'm keen to buy this next time!
Posted by: shelley on June 5, 2007 2:56 AM
Want to know where i can buy this kind of diamond 201 facets here in Los Angeles? Thanks!
Posted by: leessa on July 16, 2007 2:48 AM
Hi, how much for 0.5 C with D colour for brillian lady 21?
thanks
Posted by: Ann Rose on August 5, 2007 1:46 AM
i recently upgraded my diamond for a 102 facet diamond. i love it! it sparkles across the room! i have compared other diamonds and in my opinion i think once you get to the 200 or more facets it's just too much. the more facets the diamond has, the darker it tends to look. i think hundreds of facets can take away from the original beauty of the diamond. but then again, that is just my opinion and other people may think differently.
Posted by: sara on September 15, 2008 10:33 AM
How much for 0.55 - 0.6C D+, lady 21 ?
Posted by: ann rose on November 13, 2008 8:42 AM
How much for 0.55 - 0.6C D+, lady 21 ?
Posted by: ann rose on November 13, 2008 8:42 AM
i recently bought the 81 facets diamond i would like to know what would be the price of a 0.5-0.6 ct D colour ......
Posted by: rahul on December 25, 2008 6:23 AM