Tutorials
Guides
Step-by-step tutorials for specific gemstone cuts, from the classic round brilliant to modern, unconventional shapes.
New to faceting?
Start with the round cut regardless of what shape you eventually want. Its symmetry makes mistakes obvious, and the tier logic you learn carries directly into every other cut on this page.
Ready to pick a design?
The round brilliant is the fastest way to build the fundamentals every other cut relies on.
Start with the Round Cut →