Which two cut factors are considered under design?

• A. Weight ratio and durability
• B. Color and fluorescence
• C. Crown height and girdle thickness
• D. Table width and culet size

Answer: (A)

Design in cut assessment looks at how the weight is distributed within the diamond and how robust the cut is. The weight ratio is about how total carat weight is allocated across the stone, which influences how large the stone appears and how light is returned. Durability addresses the stone’s structural resilience, ensuring the cut avoids weak points that could chip or wear over time.

Color and fluorescence are optical properties, not about how the cut is designed. Crown height and girdle thickness, while they affect proportions, are typically considered in other aspects of the cut analysis, and table width and culet size are specific dimensional choices that influence light performance rather than the fundamental design balance between appearance and strength.