Mixed Cut
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Definition
A cutting style that combines a brilliant-cut crown with a step-cut pavilion (or vice versa), blending the sparkle of a brilliant with the color saturation of a step cut.
Detailed Explanation
The mixed cut is the most common style used for colored gemstones commercially. By using a brilliant-style crown, the cutter achieves sparkle and light return, while the step-cut pavilion deepens the color and reduces windowing — a pale, washed-out look through the center of a poorly cut stone. Ceylon cuts, Portuguese cuts, and many modified cushion cuts are all types of mixed cuts. The style is particularly effective for moderately included stones where a step-cut pavilion would emphasize inclusions through the open facets.