Hearts & Arrows is the term that is used to describe diamonds that display a complete and precise Hearts & Arrows pattern. Hearts & Arrows Diamonds are supreme ideal cut diamonds. They have three distinguishing factors – perfection in polish, symmetry, and proportion.

The Hearts & Arrows effect is displayed when all the facets are precisely aligned and the diamond is cut and polished to perfection. For a diamond to be classified as a true Hearts & Arrows diamond the hearts & arrows pattern must be vivid, symmetrical and clearly formed.

A Hearts & Arrows diamond is a perfectly cut round brilliant diamond, which is ideal in proportion, totally symmetrical and perfectly polished. In order for the diamond to attract and reflect the maximum amount of light, it must be cut with expert skill, precision and exacting standards. Hearts & Arrows diamonds produce excellent brilliance, fire and scintillation.

This phenomenon of Hearts & Arrows pattern can only be seen with the aid of a Hearts & Arrows viewer.

When a Hearts & Arrows Ideal Cut Diamond is placed in a Hearts & Arrows Viewer, (see pictures below) you are able to clearly see the effect of the Arrows when viewing the diamond from the top or the table and the Hearts effect formed when viewing the diamond from the bottom or pavilion.