Astro Cut™ or H & A cut? GHI or DEF? Stone size? A Detail guide for first timer

 

COLOR

For color, DovEggs use F-G in GHI and D in DEF, so you will not able to see any obvious yellowish in either color option,

It is more of a personal preference from the customer feedbacks as we found from customer feedback, but GHI does become more popular because our higher quality standard on color and it is more cost friendly.

 

Stone size

It is always difficult to find the right size. However, we do have some suggestions for you on choosing the perfect size.
1. Go to a jeweler to try different carat sizes to find your perfect size, do remember to ask the measurements of the stone, different gemstones measured differently, moissanite is measured by mm, so please make sure you know the measurements of the stone. For the mm of different sizes of moissanite, please check here: https://www.doveggs-seattle.com/collections/loose-moissanite

2. Draw or use a paper to cut into the shape and size, visualize it on your hand. We found lots of customers using this way to find their perfect size and not a one go wrong, we know it is kind of funny, but how creative it is! :)

CUT

Round

1. Hearts & Arrows (H&A) is an abbreviation of the “Eight Hearts & Eight Arrows” cut, and is also known as the “Brilliant Cut”. It is the most classic and expensive cut, and is the cut that DovEggs has been focused on for 5 years. It shows Moissanite’s brilliance and fire more than any other cut.
2. Astro Cut™ is a series which features the most diamond-like appearance, based on customer feedback. Astro cut™ is a cut we developed by DovEggs mean to resemble diamond more, it was mixed by the crushed ice cut and the old European cut. It shows less brilliance than H&A. For the round shape, the old European cut shows more in the Astro cut™.
3. The Portuguese cut is a cut with the pattern of a sunflower, has many tiers and facets, is very suitable for colored moissanite stones, and shows great brilliance. It is available in our colored moissanite collection, and several flowery designs in clear moissanite as well.
4. Crown Arrow cut™ is a series which features the most brilliant moissanite. The Crown Arrow cut™ is also H&A, but is top 10% cut range of their H&A stones. The cut is the most essential factor which determines the quality of Moissanite, therefore Crown Arrow cut™ also represents the top 10% in quality, and is guaranteed to show the top brilliance & fire of a moissanite stone.
5.The Nova cut was developed by DovEggs, combines 3 different cuts, and is meant to best showcase moissanite's unique sparkle. The round Nova cut contains 129 facets, which is the most facets out of all cuts currently available on the market. It contains small sparkles all over the stone.  The name of this cut was suggested to us by one of our customers, Stella Brown, and voted on by our inner group of loyal customers together.
6.The old European cut has 58 facets, reasonably symmetrical, with an octagonal central table, a deep pavilion, and a high crown. These facets are larger and thicker, with a smaller table and a thicker crown. There is a large pointed bottom that can reflect light and allow more light to escape from the bottom. They are easily identified by the small circle in the center of the stone tabletop.

 

Oval
1. Hearts & Arrows (H&A) is an abbreviation of the “Eight Hearts & Eight Arrows” cut, and is also known as the “Brilliant Cut”. It is the most classic and expensive cut, and is the cut that DovEggs has been focused on for 5 years. It shows Moissanite’s brilliance and fire more than any other cut.
2. Astro Cut™ is a series which features the most diamond-like appearance, based on customer feedback. Astro cut™ is a cut we developed by DovEggs mean to resemble diamond more, it was mixed by the crushed ice cut and the old European cut. It shows less brilliance than H&A. For the oval shape, the Crushed ice cut shows more in the Astro cut since it has 89 facets.
3.The Nova cut was developed by DovEggs, combines 3 different cuts, and is meant to best showcase moissanite's unique sparkle. The Oval Nova cut contains 97 facets, which is the most facets out of all cuts currently available on the market. It contains small sparkles all over the stone. The name of this cut was suggested to us by one of our customers, Stella Brown.
4. The crushed ice cut is characterized by its unique facet pattern that creates a multi-dimensional fire that resembles broken ice or shattered glass, which is why the crushed ice cut sparkles more than the average cushion cut stone. The purpose of this row of facets is to reflect light in different directions, which means that the light bounces around the diamond rather than returning directly. More scattered fire colors give people the appearance of "crushed ice".

Radiant

1. Hearts & Arrows (H&A) is an abbreviation of the “Eight Hearts & Eight Arrows” cut, and is also known as the “Brilliant Cut”. It is the most classic and expensive cut, and is the cut that DovEggs has been focused on for 5 years. It shows Moissanite’s brilliance and fire more than any other cut.
2. Astro Cut™ is a series which features the most diamond-like appearance, based on customer feedback. Astro cut™ is a cut we developed by DovEggs mean to resemble diamond more, it was mixed by the crushed ice cut and the old European cut. It shows less brilliance than H&A. For the radiant shape, the Crushed ice cut shows more in the Astro cut since it has 99 facets.

Elongated Cushion
1. Hearts & Arrows (H&A) is an abbreviation of the “Eight Hearts & Eight Arrows” cut, and is also known as the “Brilliant Cut”. It is the most classic and expensive cut, and is the cut that DovEggs has been focused on for 5 years. It shows Moissanite’s brilliance and fire more than any other cut.
2. Astro Cut™ is a series which features the most diamond-like appearance, based on customer feedback. Astro cut™ is a cut we developed by DovEggs mean to resemble diamond more, it was mixed by the crushed ice cut and the old European cut. It shows less brilliance than H&A. For the elongated shape, the Crushed ice cut shows more in the Astro cut since it has 99 facets.
3. Crown Arrow cut™ is a series which features the most brilliant moissanite. The Crown Arrow cut™ is also H&A, but is top 10% cut range of their H&A stones. The cut is the most essential factor which determines the quality of Moissanite, therefore Crown Arrow cut™ also represents the top 10% in quality, and is guaranteed to show the top brilliance & fire of a moissanite stone.
4. The unity cut is characterized by its unique facet pattern that creates a multi-dimensional fire that resembles broken ice or shattered glass, which is why the unity cut sparkles more than the average cushion cut stone. The purpose of this row of facets is to reflect light in different directions, which means that the light bounces around the diamond rather than returning directly. More scattered fire colors give people the appearance of "crushed ice".
5. The Old Mine cut has unique proportions: it tends to have 58 facets, is mostly square, has a smaller table, a larger culet, a shorter lower half facet and a very thin girdle, and a taller The crown and overall, old mine cut diamonds have a very unique look. Later, as diamond products from Africa began to seize the product status of the "old mines" in Brazil and the older old mines in India, this cutting method was also called the old mine cut.
6. The Empress cut is a cut developed by DovEggs, modified the elongated cushion (Ashoka cut combine criss cut ) cut with OEC cut to maximize the brilliance of this cut in Moissanite. A special thank you to one of our customers, Azar Teshera , whose inspiration led to the regal name "Empress Cut.

Cushion
1. Hearts & Arrows (H&A) is an abbreviation of the “Eight Hearts & Eight Arrows” cut, and is also known as the “Brilliant Cut”. It is the most classic and expensive cut, and is the cut that DovEggs has been focused on for 5 years. It shows Moissanite’s brilliance and fire more than any other cut.
2. Astro Cut™ is a series which features the most diamond-like appearance, based on customer feedback. Astro cut™ is a cut we developed by DovEggs mean to resemble diamond more, it was mixed by the crushed ice cut and the old European cut. It shows less brilliance than H&A. For the cushion shape, the old European cut shows more in the Astro cut.
3. Crown Arrow cut™ is a series which features the most brilliant moissanite. The Crown Arrow cut™ is also H&A, but is top 10% cut range of their H&A stones. The cut is the most essential factor which determines the quality of Moissanite, therefore CA cut™ also represents the top 10% in quality, and is guaranteed to show the top brilliance & fire of a moissanite stone.
4. The Old Mine cut has unique proportions: it tends to have 58 facets, is mostly square, has a smaller table, a larger culet, a shorter lower half facet and a very thin girdle, and a taller The crown and overall, old mine cut diamonds have a very unique look. Later, as diamond products from Africa began to seize the product status of the "old mines" in Brazil and the older old mines in India, this cutting method was also called the old mine cut.

Pear
1. Hearts & Arrows (H&A) is an abbreviation of the “Eight Hearts & Eight Arrows” cut, and is also known as the “Brilliant Cut”. It is the most classic and expensive cut, and is the cut that DovEggs has been focused on for 5 years. It shows Moissanite’s brilliance and fire more than any other cut.
2. Astro Cut™ is a series which features the most diamond-like appearance, based on customer feedback. Astro cut™ is a cut we developed by DovEggs mean to resemble diamond more, it was mixed by the crushed ice cut and the old European cut. It shows less brilliance than H&A. For the elongated shape, the Crushed ice cut shows more in the Astro cut™ since it has 99 facets.
3. Crown Arrow cut™ is a series which features the most brilliant moissanite. The Crown Arrow cut™ is also H&A, but is top 10% cut range of their H&A stones. The cut is the most essential factor which determines the quality of Moissanite, therefore CA cut™ also represents the top 10% in quality, and is guaranteed to show the top brilliance & fire of a moissanite stone.

 

Princess
1. The princess H&A cut based of four bevels shaped like two letter Vs. The pyramid shape and bevel release the fire and reflection effect of moissanite, fully reflecting light and making the fire more brilliant. It is the brightest cutting method among square gemstones.
2. Astro Cut™ is a series which features the most diamond-like appearance, based on customer feedback. Astro cut™ is a cut we developed by DovEggs which means to resemble diamonds more. It was mixed with the crushed ice cut and the old European cut. It shows less brilliance than H&A.

 

Heart
1. The heart H&A cut generally has 59 facets. It is based on the pear-cut and is carefully polished with an inclination angle on the top. The heart-shaped cut is the most difficult and most labor-intensive fancy cut. Likewise, heart-shaped cuts also have strict requirements on cutting proportions and symmetry. Its shape is romantic and dreamy, symbolizing love.
2. Astro Cut™ is a series which features the most diamond-like appearance, based on customer feedback. Astro cut™ is a cut we developed by DovEggs which means to resemble diamonds more. It was mixed with the crushed ice cut and the old European cut. For the heart shape, the H&A cut shows more in the Astro cut.

Marquise
1. Marquise Modified H&A cut is a bright boat-shaped cut with pointed ends. The length-to-width ratio of a common marquise cut is about 2:1. The shape that narrows from the center to both sides can also bring out the slenderness of the fingers. Its characteristic is the sharp corners at both ends, where the inclusions can be better concealed, and the shine at the sharp corners is extremely high. Marquise cuts may have a more obvious bow tie effect.
2. The Dovie Doutch Marquise cut is a cut developed by DovEggs , which is a hybrid of the Hexagonal cut. The Dovie Doutch Marquise cut has a distinct internal symmetry that reflects more light than other cuts, giving the stone more sparkle.
3. Step cut marquise is a cut developed by DovEggs. It adds eight edges to the marquise, making the corners on both sides look long and sharp, and each cut surface has a unique symmetry. It shows less brilliance than H&A.

 

Criss Cut
Criss cut is a unique cut that features a combination of concentric step cuts and cross-shaped facets, resulting in a mesmerizing pattern that resembles a cross within the stone. The Criss cut is designed to magnify the stone's brilliance and scintillation, offering a distinctive and modern appearance.

Emerald
The Emerald uses the standard Step Cut as a default (rectangular or square) and has facets that graduate from the stone’s face like a set of steps. It shows greater and clearer brilliance due to larger facets compared to other cuts. It also shows the clarity & color of the stone more clearly.

Asscher
Standard Asscher uses the standard Step Cut as a default (rectangular or square) and has facets that graduate from the stone’s face like a set of steps. It shows greater and clearer brilliance due to larger facets compared to other cuts. It also shows the clarity & color of the stone more clearly.

Octagon
The octagon is indeed a popular shape for gemstones. Gemstones cut into an octagonal shape feature eight straight sides and can vary in the number of facets based on the specific cutting style. This shape is usually made in step-cut style.The octagon shape offers a classic and elegant aesthetic, often used for various gemstones such as diamonds,moissanite, sapphires, and more.

 

Elizabeth Taylor Krupp cut
The Elizabeth Taylor Krupp cut, also known as the "Elizabeth Taylor Diamond," refers to a specific diamond cut and shape rather than a universally recognized gemstone cut. The Krupp/Elizabeth Taylor cut is essentially an Asscher cut, featuring a square step-cut with cropped corners and concentric square facets. The term "Elizabeth Taylor Krupp cut" is often used to refer specifically to this iconic diamond due to its association with the actress and the diamond's remarkable history.

 

Examples H&A fine jewelries by DovEggs, more on hand pics from customers , you can join our facebook group to ask the owners.

Examples Astro cut™ fine jewelries by DovEggs, more on hand pics from customers , you can join our facebook group to ask the owners.

 

Hope this article will be helpful for your first purchase with DovEggs, If you still have any other questions, please feel free to contact us directly through email inquiry@doveggs-seattle.com, phone call( 425-207-7431,10-5 Mon-Fri, PST), or join inner group for an instant help!