Crisscut Diamonds Shape
Crisscut™ diamond shape is the creation of Christopher Slowinski, the owner of Christopher Designs. The company holds the design patent and registered trademark for this diamond cut.
The step-cut Crisscut™ has some facets which are crisscrossed, and comes in two shapes: rectangular or octagonal. Triangular facets are applied to the steps in the pavilion. The intriguing Crisscut™ has 77 facets compared to a normal emerald cut's 44 facets and its unique faceting optimizes the reflection of light, increasing its radiance. When placed next to an emerald cut, the difference is obvious. The Crisscut™ gives new dimension to the traditional emerald and baguette shaped stones by maximizing the ultimate brilliance and fire that a diamond may posses.
Rectangular Crisscut™ diamonds come in calibrated sizes and are used primarily in the manufacturing of jewelry, whereas octagonal Crisscuts are most often purchased as solitaires. The stones are cut in Israel. Emerald-cut rough is used for Crisscut™, but the extra facets waste a little more rough than is used for an emerald cut. The demand for emerald-cut diamonds has caused the price of this type of rough to rise.
Using his innovative Crisscut™ diamond as the central element, Christopher Slowinski created a new bridal collection called Victoria, named after his daughter. As a part of the overall campaign, the company started a program providing a certificate of authenticity for his jewelry, and in addition, embarked upon a new image-oriented ad campaign. Targeting younger consumers, the Victoria collection offers beautiful jewelry, while at the same time, providing affordability in platinum or white gold and diamonds.
The Crisscut™ diamond is more forgiving in SI qualities, face up whiter and have superior brilliance compared to its emerald and baguette counterparts.
We are not able to sell the Crisscut™ diamond shape but can provide the exceptional PrinceCut diamond which has a similar appearance and is much more affordable. Learn more about the PrinceCut diamond shape (shown on the right)...
