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 Words From

• brilliant-cut adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of brilliant cut¹

First recorded in 1705–15

Example Sentences

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

The large round brilliant cut central solitaire is set on a band of tapered diamond baguettes.

From BBC

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