Back when you were busy buying that wonderful 1.5 carat princess cut diamond engagement ring for your beloved, you may not have had the time or inclination to dwell on where it came from, as long as it was conflict-free. However, now that you have nailed the proposal and moved on into the blissful existence of being engaged to the woman you love, you may be wondering where exactly the jeweler got the stone from. Each jewelry diamond makes an incredible journey, which starts below the Earth’s surface and ends at some lucky woman’s ear, neck, or finger. In short, a stone gets mined by an expert team in the country of origin, and is then sent in bulk to a diamond cutter, who cuts it to form beautiful facets that maximize its brilliance and sparkle, which raise overall visual appeal. After cutting, dealers from around the world send stones of various shapes and sizes to jewelers who mount them with the bets accompanying band or price them individually according to quality and demand. Different cuts rank differently in popularity, with the round brilliant having consistently occupied the top spot for a very long time. That being said, there are plenty of other cuts, which look as good, if not better, on the right woman. The right cut will be made by the cutter to maximize the space and shape the diamond offers as well as the accentuating the best features.