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All You Need To Know About The Briolette Cut

last updated at July 16, 2022 | 2 min Read

Briolette or Briolette cut is a special type of cut for gemstones. It is the oldest gem cutting technique. The Briolette cut is famous for the chandelier effect it imparts and is mostly found in earrings and pendants. This cut is characterised by pear-shaped gemstones; from short pears to elongated ones… this cut showcases a wide range of beautiful cuts you will fall in love with instantly.

Here are some interesting facts about Briolette cut:

  • The Briolette cut originated in India almost 800 years ago.

  • It’s a rare and unique cut to own in your jewellery stash.

  • This cut doesn’t have the usual Table, Crown and Pavilion like a diamond, thus making it one-of-a-kind jewellery.

  • Briolette cut gemstones known as Royal Gemstones.

  • They are famous for their Light Show i.e. because they reflect light from all angles because of their characteristics cut.

  • In Briolette cut gemstones, a hole is made at the pointed tip of the stone so that the wire can pass through it and leave the rest of the stone untouched.

  • Only strong and durable gemstones can sport this cut since they are not protected by any prong or metal.

  • The above point also allows the stones to exhibit lots of drama because of its free nature and aids it reflecting light even more.

  • Briolette cut diamonds are rare and expensive.

  • The cut is suitable mostly in earrings and necklaces.

While we are at it, let’s take a look at one of the most remarkable brooches in briolette cut diamonds. It was created by Van Cleef & Arpels in 1971. The Walska brooch is a bird of paradise holding a 96.62 carat yellow diamond in its beak. Sneak a peek here...

The Walska brooch - bird of paradise

Our new collection - Tints and Trinkets (TNT) is based on briolette cut gemstones that we will be unveiling on soon. Keep visiting Candere or follow us on Facebook and Instagram to know about the launch first hand.

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