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It's often said that Fancy Colored Diamonds are cut with different goals, and are therefore cut differently that colorless diamonds.
In some regards, I agree- in others not so much.
Above are ASET on two stones that I consider to be extremely well cut.
Both show tremendous scintillation ( sparkle)
The FCD is a prime example of a stone that exhibits that much maligned term "crushed ice".
The colorless diamond would be considered very well cut by many in the field.
For sure there are differences we can see in the ASET.
I notice the difference in brillinadeering (sp). The facets are "painted" on the pavilion of the Fancy Colored Diamond.
The facets on the pavilion are sharper ( cut to a steeper angle) in the colorless stone- producing greater contrast.
Both stones use leakage to great advantage IMO.
This is shown in the ASET
I'd be very interested in everyone's thoughts on other similarities and differences.