Why Diamond Cut Makes the Difference: The Case for Ideal Cut Melee with Hearts and Arrows
When it comes to fine jewelry, every detail matters. Most people focus on the center stone, but what often goes unnoticed is the smaller accent stones—known as melee—that surround or complement the main diamond. These tiny stones may be small in size, but they have a huge impact on the overall brilliance and beauty of your jewelry. That’s why at Form To Feeling, we exclusively use ideal cut melee diamonds with Hearts and Arrows precision from Grunberger Diamonds—a standard far above the norm.
The Hidden Power of Melee
Melee diamonds typically measure between 0.70mm and 2.5mm in diameter. They are used to create halos, pavé settings, and other design elements that enhance the main gemstone. In most jewelry on the market, these melee diamonds are “good” cut quality—meaning they’re not optimized for light performance. They serve their purpose, but they don’t contribute much brilliance.
The difference becomes clear when you compare them to perfectly calibrated, Hearts and Arrows melee diamonds. These diamonds are precision-cut to exact proportions, maximizing light return, symmetry, and fire. Simply put, they sparkle more—and do so consistently.
Why Cut Matters More Than Carat
While color and clarity are important, cut is the most critical factor in determining a diamond’s beauty. This is especially true for melee, where minor flaws in cut quality can go unnoticed by the untrained eye, but still rob the jewelry of life and brilliance.
Standard melee diamonds are often cut for yield, not performance. In contrast, ideal cut melee diamonds from Grunberger Diamonds are cut with the same precision and care as top-tier center stones. Each one exhibits the coveted Hearts and Arrows pattern, a visual sign of near-perfect symmetry and alignment.
What Are Hearts and Arrows Diamonds?
Hearts and Arrows is a term reserved for diamonds that meet the highest standards of cut precision. When viewed through a special scope, these diamonds display a symmetrical pattern of eight hearts from the bottom and eight arrows from the top. This optical symmetry indicates exceptional craftsmanship and results in superior brilliance, fire, and scintillation.
Grunberger Diamonds is the global leader in producing Hearts and Arrows melee, and they are the only supplier trusted by Form To Feeling for these rare and refined diamonds.
Guaranteed Natural: Screened for Quality and Integrity
In an industry where lab-grown diamonds are increasingly difficult to distinguish, Grunberger Diamonds provides an extra level of assurance by screening every single melee stone to guarantee that it is 100% natural. Each diamond is meticulously tested and documented, so you can have absolute confidence in the authenticity and origin of every stone used in your jewelry. This commitment to integrity aligns perfectly with the standard of excellence we uphold at Form To Feeling.
Why We Use Grunberger Diamonds
At Form To Feeling, we specialize in bespoke fine jewelry that marries technical excellence with emotional meaning. Our clients expect the best—not just in the center stone, but in every detail. That’s why we source our melee exclusively from Grunberger Diamonds, the only company in the world offering fully calibrated ideal cut Hearts and Arrows melee.
The benefits of using Grunberger melee include:
Maximum brilliance in every facet of your jewelry
Consistent size and symmetry, critical for high-end pavé and halo settings
Unmatched craftsmanship, visible even at the smallest scale
100% natural diamonds, screened for authenticity and quality
Peace of mind, knowing your jewelry is built to the highest standards in the industry
A Difference You Can See
When you view a piece crafted with Grunberger ideal cut melee side by side with one made using standard commercial melee, the difference is obvious. The sparkle is more vibrant, the design is more refined, and the whole piece takes on an elevated, timeless quality.
For clients who appreciate the finest details—and the deeper meaning behind each piece—this is the standard you deserve.
Final Thoughts
The cut of your melee diamonds is not a minor detail—it’s a defining one. At Form To Feeling, we believe that true luxury is in the details, which is why we choose only the best. When you commission a piece from us, you’re not just getting custom design—you’re getting unmatched quality in every stone, down to the smallest diamond.
Experience the brilliance of perfectly cut, 100% natural Hearts and Arrows melee from Grunberger Diamonds — used exclusively at Form To Feeling.