Which faceting style replaces the large bezel facets at the points of marquises, pears, and hearts with star and upper half facets?

• A. Mixed Cut
• B. Step Cut
• C. French Tips
• D. Pavilion Bulge

Answer: (C)

French Tips focus on the tip area of elongated fancy shapes. By swapping the large bezel facets at the points for star and upper-half facets, the point reflects more light and appears more lively while conserving some weight. This pattern is particularly useful on marquise, pear, and heart shapes whose long points can otherwise look dull or distorted if dominated by a single large facet. The approach improves symmetry and brilliance at the tip, which is why it’s used. The other options do not describe this specific alteration: Mixed Cut refers to combining different facet patterns, Step Cut is characterized by long rectangular facets with fewer facets, and Pavilion Bulge describes a pavilion curvature rather than a point facet treatment.