About the Cento Diamond Cut

To arrive at the perfect number 100, Cento completely reinvented the face of round brilliant diamonds. A traditional round diamond has eight identical sections where the Cento has nine.

Table Size Comparison
The table size of Cento is a perfect proportion, proven to best display pleasant combination of refraction and brilliance.

Pavilion Depth
The brilliance of the Cento diamond is guaranteed by a cut executed with perfect proportions, not too deep nor too shallow.

Color – The unrivaled brightness of a Cento diamond.

Clarity – Only the purest diamonds become Cento.

Carat Weight – the 100 facet cut is applied to all diamonds weighing from 0.07 carat and larger.

Appreciate the Difference

CENTO

• Nine fold symmetry with 100 facets
• Designed to display more brilliant light
• Designed to disperse light, creating more fire
• Floral pattern
• 12/15 hours to cut by hand
• Certified
• Laser inscribed
• Conflict free

TRADITIONAL

• Eight fold symmetry with 57 or 58 facets
• Low light display
• Less fire
• No pattern
• 6-8 hours to cut by machine
• May or may not be certified
• May or may not be laser inscribed
• May or may not be conflict free

The Certification
All Cento diamonds from 0.25ct and above are accompanied by a grading report.

Each diamond is issued a Cento number which is laser inscribed on the girdle and the same number is indicated on the report.