{"id":1386,"date":"2022-12-07T05:00:34","date_gmt":"2022-12-07T05:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hk.co\/blog\/?p=1386"},"modified":"2026-02-23T04:41:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T04:41:53","slug":"diamond-cutting-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/diamond-cutting-process\/","title":{"rendered":"How are rough diamonds cut into different shapes? Everything Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"<section style=\"max-width: 1060px; margin: auto; padding: 20px; font-family: 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; color: #333;\">\n<style>\n    .blog-content p {\n      text-align: justify;\n      margin-bottom: 14px;\n      line-height: 1.7;\n    }\n    .blog-content h2 {\n      text-align: justify;\n      margin: 32px 0 18px;\n    }\n    .blog-content a {\n      color: #0a58ca;\n      text-decoration: underline;\n    }\n    .blog-content img {\n      display: block;\n      margin: 24px auto;\n      max-width: 100%;\n      height: auto;\n    }\n  <\/style>\n<div class=\"blog-content\">\n   <span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><br \/>\nA <b>Raw Diamond<\/b> forms deep beneath the Earth\u2019s surface under extreme heat and pressure over millions of years. However, a raw diamond looks nothing like the sparkling gemstone we admire in jewellery.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><br \/>\nSo how does a raw diamond transform from rough to polished? How does the diamond cutting process affect its value, price, and beauty? And how can you choose a perfectly cut stone?<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><br \/>\nThis blog explains the complete Raw Diamond cutting process and serves as your full guide to diamond manufacturing.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Your key takeaways will be:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2756 Understand every step involved in transforming a raw diamond<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2756 Learn the key checkpoints at each stage of diamond cutting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2756 Discover how the cut affects the final price of a diamond<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Planning_the_Raw_Diamond\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><b>Step 1: Planning the Raw Diamond<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><br \/>\nPlanning is the most critical stage in Raw Diamond processing. Every step that follows depends on the decisions made here. If experts make a mistake during planning, they cannot correct it later.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2756 Decide the final shape (round, oval, princess, radiant, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2756 Maximize value retention from the stone<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2756 Minimize material loss during cutting<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Raw_Diamond_Planning_Process\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><b>Raw Diamond Planning Process<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><br \/>\nExperts examine the stone manually and with advanced software. An experienced cutter studies inclusions, crystal direction, and color distribution before selecting the best possible shape.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><br \/>\nModern technology such as Sarine scanning systems creates accurate 3D models to optimize proportions and symmetry.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><center><br \/>\n<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3631\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image4.png\" alt=\"Diamond planning using 3D scanning technology\" width=\"394\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image4.png 512w, https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image4-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image4-120x120.png 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 394px) 85vw, 394px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/center><br \/>\n<center><i>Diamond Planning at HK Hub<\/i><\/center><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Marking_the_Stone\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><b>Step 2: Marking the Stone<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><br \/>\nAfter planning, specialists mark the diamond to guide the cutting stage. Precise marking protects clarity and maximizes final value.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Process\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><b>Process<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><br \/>\nUsing magnification tools, experts draw guidelines to avoid inclusions. Even a minor error can affect grading results.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><center><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3632\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image5-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Diamond marking before cutting\" width=\"465\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image5-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image5-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image5-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image5-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image5-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image5-1200x1200.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image5.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 465px) 85vw, 465px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/center><br \/>\n<center><i>Diamond Marking at HK Hub<\/i><\/center><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Cutting_the_Raw_Diamond_Cleaving_Sawing\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><b>Step 3: Cutting the Raw Diamond (Cleaving &#038; Sawing)<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><br \/>\nThis stage physically separates the raw diamond into workable pieces. Experts either cleave along natural planes or use high-speed laser sawing machines.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><center><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Laser sawing process\" width=\"446\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image1-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image1-1200x1200.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image1.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 446px) 85vw, 446px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/center><br \/>\n<center><i>Sawing at HK Hub<\/i><\/center><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Bruting_-_Shaping_the_Diamond\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><b>Step 4: Bruting \u2013 Shaping the Diamond<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><br \/>\nBruting refines the outline and creates symmetry. Experts shape the stone by rubbing diamonds together or using diamond-coated disks.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><center><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3634\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image2-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Diamond bruting process\" width=\"435\" height=\"435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image2-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image2-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image2-1200x1200.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image2.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 435px) 85vw, 435px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/center><br \/>\n<center><i>Bruting at HK Hub<\/i><\/center><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Polishing_and_Faceting\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><b>Step 5: Polishing and Faceting<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><br \/>\nPolishing gives brilliance to the diamond. This stage forms the facets that reflect and refract light.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2756 Blocking \u2013 forming the main facets<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2756 Brillianteering \u2013 adding remaining facets<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><center><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3637\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image3-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Diamond polishing process\" width=\"454\" height=\"454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image3-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image3-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image3-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image3-1200x1200.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image3.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 454px) 85vw, 454px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/center><br \/>\n<center><i>Polishing at HK Hub<\/i><\/center><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Inspection_Certification\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><b>Final Inspection &#038; Certification<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><br \/>\nAfter polishing, experts inspect cut, symmetry, and proportions before sending the diamond for grading.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><br \/>\nLeading laboratories such as<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gia.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gemological Institute of America (GIA)<\/a><br \/>\nprovide independent grading reports.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><center><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3636\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image6-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Final diamond inspection\" width=\"499\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image6-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image6-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image6-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image6-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image6-1-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image6-1-1200x1200.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image6-1.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 499px) 85vw, 499px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/center><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_the_Raw_Diamond_Cut_Affects_Price\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><b>How the Raw Diamond Cut Affects Price<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><br \/>\nThe quality of the cut directly impacts brilliance, grading, and market value. Proper processing transforms a Raw Diamond into a high-value gemstone.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hari_Krishna_Exports_-_Expertise_in_Raw_Diamond_Processing\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><b>Hari Krishna Exports \u2013 Expertise in Raw Diamond Processing<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><br \/>\nWith over 30 years of expertise, Hari Krishna Exports transforms natural stones into exceptional diamonds using advanced technology.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><br \/>\nRead more about our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hk.co\/blog\/journey-of-excellence\/\">Journey of Excellence<\/a> or explore certified diamonds on <a href=\"https:\/\/hk.co\/\">hk.co<\/a>.<br \/>\n<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Raw Diamond forms deep beneath the Earth\u2019s surface under extreme heat and pressure over millions of years. 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