Article: Understanding the 4C's
Cut (continued)
WELL CUT - When a diamond is cut to proper proportions, light is reflected from
one facet to another and then dispersed through the top of the stone.
DEEP CUT - When the cut of a diamond is too deep, some light escapes through the opposite side of the pavilion.
SHALLOW CUT - When the cut of a diamond is too shallow, light escapes through the pavilions before it can be reflected.
