heart cut | härt kət
noun
A diamond cut shaped like a heart, with two rounded obtrusions at the top and a point at the bottom
The heart cut diamond produces a shape like a heart, with two slightly rounded sections at the top and a point at the bottom. The heart cut diamond, like many other cuts, has 56-58 facets. The cut was originally used in the 15th century as a symbol of royalty and was famously sent by Mary Queen of Scotts to Queen Elizabeth in 1562 as a sign of friendship between the two royal families. Because of the unique shape of the heart cut diamond, it is considered one of the more complex cuts and requires a skilled craftsman using only the most precise tools to create.
