A diamond´s fire is coaxed out by its cut. No matter how clear and flawless a diamond is, it needs a cut to turn it into something special. A good cut enhances the reflection of the light, thus giving the diamond its “fire” that makes it so desirable. Diamonds can be cut in different shapes, the most common being the brilliant cut, as its round shape is definitely the best way to catch the light. However, there are many other ways to cut a stone. For what concern fancy cuts, such as all the cuts different than brilliant cut, it’s very important to select a high quality cut in order to avoid bow-tie or windowing effect.