Excellent (Cut)
GIA's top cut grade for round brilliants. Proportions within the highest-performance range; exceptional brilliance and fire.
Excellent (Cut): GIA's top cut grade for round brilliants. Proportions within the highest-performance range; exceptional brilliance and fire.
Excellent cut represents the top band of GIA's cut scale for round brilliants. It reflects proportions (table, depth, crown angle, pavilion angle) within the tightest tolerances for ideal light performance. Most high-quality round brilliants sold today carry this grade.
Standards bodies: GIA
Frequently asked questions
Should I always buy Excellent cut?
For round brilliants, yes. The price premium over Very Good is modest and the visual performance gap is meaningful. Even budget-constrained buyers benefit from prioritising cut over carat.
Is "Triple Excellent" better than Excellent?
Triple Excellent means Cut, Polish, and Symmetry all graded Excellent. It is a common marketing term; useful as a shorthand but not materially different from Excellent on any one axis.
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