Heart cut
JewelryWiki Editorial·1 source·Reviewed 2026-08-04
A brilliant with a cleft. Symmetry is everything, and no grade reports it.
Properties
| Property | Value | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Cut style | Brilliant [1] | — |
| Receives a GIA cut grade | No [1] GIA issues cut grades only for the standard round brilliant; all other shapes are fancy shapes and receive none. | — |
| Optical character | Brilliant faceting; the cleft and lobes govern how it reads face-up. [1] | — |
| What to watch for | Symmetry of the two lobes is the entire quality question and is not covered by any GIA grade. Judge it face-up, in person. [1] | — |
Sources
- GIA — Guide to Diamond Engagement Ring Shapes — Gemological Institute of America (GIA 4Cs, Guide to Diamond Shapes)