Excellent cut

Excellent is the top of the five cut grades. The top grade: bright, fiery and lively.

Grade: 1st of 5
Judged on: Brightness, fire and scintillation: white light, flashes of colour, and sparkle as it moves.
In RXXO: 1 in 10 diamonds

Excellent in RXXO

287diamonds like this in RXXO right now

Questions

What does an Excellent cut mean?

The top grade: bright, fiery and lively.

How rare is an Excellent cut in RXXO?

About 1 in 10.

Is Excellent cut better than Very Good?

Yes, by one grade. A higher cut grade means more brightness, fire and sparkle. In RXXO, Excellent is about 1 in 10, Very Good about 1 in 4.

RXXO numbers are the odds every mint draws from. Updated 8 October 2026.