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Diamonds are like fingerprints, in that no two are alike. The four Cs - Cut, Color, Clarity and Carat Weight-identify unique characteristics that give diamonds their individuality. Each plays an integral part in the quality and cost of your diamond. Many people confuse the cut with the shape. Cut refers to the placement and proportion of the facets, or surfaces. The facets reflect light and contribute to the diamond's sparkle. Cut gives your diamond its fire and brilliance. When a diamond is cut to nice proportions, light reflects from one facet to another then radiates through the top of the stone. If the cut of a diamond is too deep, some light escapes through the opposite side of the pavilion. If the cut is too shallow, light escapes through the pavilion before it can be reflected, thus reducing brilliancy.