Gemstone Glossary - R

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RADIANT CUT - Rectangular shape with cut corners and 70 facets.

REFLECTIVE - Capable of reflecting light.

REFRACTIVE - The turning or bending of any wave, such as a light or sound wave, when it passes from one medium into another of different optical density.

ROUND BRILLIANT CUT - The most popular cut for faceted gemstones. Refracts the most light with up to 58 facets.

RULING PLANET - A planet that is said to have an influence over a particular sign of the zodiac.

Saturn