Sourced & Cut to Order
French Cut Diamonds, Cut to Order
A French cut diamond is a small, square, step-faceted stone with a distinctive cross or star pattern of facets radiating from the center, a style that dates back to the 18th century and is still used today mostly for small accent and side stones.
We don't carry French cut diamonds as standing stock. It's a specialty, mostly-small-stone cut with a genuinely narrow buyer pool, so we handle it as an on-request, cut-to-order shape rather than an inventory line.
Custom cutting is a real service we offer. Tell us the carat weight, quality, and quantity you need for a French cut order and we'll source material and arrange the cut.
Buying French Cut Diamonds Wholesale
Call the office to start a French cut order rather than expecting to browse a shelf of them. It's a conversation about your spec, not a catalog page.
French cuts are traditionally small, most commonly used as accent or side stones rather than center stones. Tell us the intended use when you call, since it changes what we would source and cut for you.
Turnaround depends on sourcing and the cutter's schedule. We'll give you a real estimate on the call rather than a number here that might not hold for your specific order.
If you need a similar antique, geometric look faster than a custom cut allows, ask about our emerald cut or Asscher stock. Both are step cuts with a related faceting style, though neither carries the French cut's signature cross pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have French cut diamonds in stock?
No, not as standing inventory. We handle French cut diamonds as a cut-to-order specialty: we source material and have it cut to your specification rather than keeping finished stones on a shelf.
What is a French cut diamond?
A French cut diamond is a small, square, step-faceted stone with a signature cross or star pattern of facets radiating out from the center table. It's an antique style dating to the 18th century, still used today mostly for accent and side stones.
Can you custom cut French cut diamonds to a specific size?
Yes. Tell us the carat weight, quality range, and quantity and we'll source material and arrange the cut.
Are French cut diamonds usually center stones?
Rarely. They are traditionally small and used as accent or side stones. A French cut center stone is possible but uncommon, and worth discussing directly since it changes the sourcing.
What's a good in-stock alternative while I wait on a custom French cut order?
Look at our emerald cut or Asscher stock. Both are step cuts with a related geometric faceting style, though neither has the French cut's signature cross pattern.
Related Shapes
Related reading: our diamond buying and grading guides.