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of rare cuts.
Short essays on what makes a Portuguese cut different from a round brilliant, why the Old Mine still matters, and what to actually look for before you spend a lot of money on a stone.
Why rare cuts look more personal than rounds
The round brilliant was optimised for maximum light return. Rare cuts were optimised for character — and character reads as yours alone. When a cut is defined by a formula, every well-executed stone produces the same experience.
Read the essayPortuguese vs round brilliant — an honest comparison
Both are round. Both are brilliant. But the Portuguese has 160+ facets and a starburst that no round brilliant can replicate — at any price.
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