Hearts and Arrows Diamonds

When it comes to diamonds, the hearts and arrows diamond is the masterpiece. What precisely is 'hearts and arrows'? When viewed from the top (crown), an ideally cut diamond should reveal eight symmetrical arrows. When the diamond is viewed from the bottom (pavilion), it should reveal eight symmetrical hearts. Not all diamonds with an ideal cut rating (AGS) or excellent cut rating (GIA) will automatically qualify as a hearts and arrows diamond. The formation of a precise patterning is due to extreme care that is taken when polishing each facet to exact angles and proportions. This level of precision goes far beyond the criteria needed to achieve a “excellent” symmetry rating.

There is a premium placed on super ideal cut diamonds, and while vendors can advertise their inventories with fanciful marketing, the details are essential.

The hearts patterning is particularly critical. Properly formed hearts require super precise facet placements and proportioning. Any slight deviations in facet alignments will show up in the pavilion view.