These stones are different in shape, but also in Beauty, Optical Performance.
If we take a closer look on Cushion girdle shape we will find a variety of cushion patterns that result in different performance.
The same is valid for all diamond shapes. Here you can see different patterns for Ovals.
Even such simple shape as Round is polished in a variety of designs and patterns.
Wide diversity of Fancy Shapes designs and patterns creates differentiation in Performance
One of Workshop goals is to explore this universe of Fancy Shapes and explain an approach to Performance grading for diamonds with any possible shapes and patterns. These opportunities should be available not only for specialists (gemmologists and appraisers), but for the end consumer also.
