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How to Draw a Diamond in Indesign

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Drawing a diamond may seem intimidating—any design of this gem is extremely complex. The good news is that there is a strong logic behind the arrangement of the diamond's facets.

Mined rough diamonds are converted into gems through a multi-step process called "cutting". This process is traditionally considered as a delicate procedure that requires skills, special tools, scientific knowledge, and experience. The final goal is to produce a faceted jewel where the specific angles between the facets optimize the dispersion of white light.

A diamond cut is a style or design guide used when shaping a diamond for polishing; this notion refers to the symmetry, proportioning and polish of a diamond.

In this tutorial, we'll explore and stylize the most popular style—a round cut diamond—in two different foreshortenings.

What You Will Need

You will need the following equipment to complete this project:

  • a graphite pencil (I recommend using an HB or H type)
  • a pair of compasses
  • a protractor
  • a ruler
  • an eraser
  • an ink pen (an optional tool)
  • drawing paper
The art supplies for this project The art supplies for this project The art supplies for this project

1. How to Draw a Diamond in a Top View

Step 1

I mark a point; let's agree that its name will be the point O.

I use it as a central point to draw a circle of an arbitrary radius. A pair of compasses is a great tool for creating an even circumference.

Marking a point and drawing a circumference Marking a point and drawing a circumference Marking a point and drawing a circumference

Step 2

I draw two perpendicular dashed lines going through the central point.

Adding the dashed lines Adding the dashed lines Adding the dashed lines

Step 3

I divide each sector of the circle in half. An easy way to do it is to find the angles of 45°, using the protractor. Now we have eight points of intersection with the circumference.

I also mark the points A and B to make further explanations visually clear.

Adding the sectors and points Adding the sectors and points Adding the sectors and points

I connect the points A and B with a dashed line, using a ruler.

Connecting the points Connecting the points Connecting the points

Step 4

I draw a perpendicular line going from the center of the circle to the AB segment, and then extend the line in the opposite direction.

The point D marks the place where this line meets the circumference.

Adding another dashed line Adding another dashed line Adding another dashed line

Step 5

I join the points of intersection with a dashed line to create an octagon.

Creating an octagon figure Creating an octagon figure Creating an octagon figure

Step 6

I divide the sectors of the circle in half once again.

Finding the one-sixteenth parts Finding the one-sixteenth parts Finding the one-sixteenth parts

Step 7

With a ruler, I measure the length of the OB segment, and then find its approximate one-fourth part and mark it with the point C.

Please note that this value may vary—sometimes diamonds of the same design look different. Cutting a diamond is a science, but it's also an art!

Marking a new point Marking a new point Marking a new point

Step 8

With the compasses, I measure the length of the OC segment and add seven more points to other dashed lines, creating new segments of the same length as the OC is.

Adding new points Adding new points Adding new points

Step 9

I connect the points C and D.

Connecting the points Connecting the points Connecting the points

I join the point D with the point on the right side to create an angle or a peak.

Creating an angle-like shape Creating an angle-like shape Creating an angle-like shape

I repeat connecting the points; now we have a star shape.

Completing the set of lines Completing the set of lines Completing the set of lines

Step 10

I overlay the dashed lines that are located between the star's peaks with the unbroken strokes.

Outlining the facets Outlining the facets Outlining the facets

Step 11

I mark the point E; it is located at an arbitrary distance from the circle's center.

Then I measure the length of the OE segment and mark the new points that are equidistant from the center.

Adding new points Adding new points Adding new points

Step 12

I join the points C and E.

Creating a new line Creating a new line Creating a new line

I connect more points to create another star-like shape.

Completing the star shape Completing the star shape Completing the star shape

Step 13

I connect the points E and F.

Connecting two more dots Connecting two more dots Connecting two more dots

I complete the set of segments that forms a new figure inside the circle.

Creating a figure inside the diamond shape Creating a figure inside the diamond shape Creating a figure inside the diamond shape

Step 14

With an ink pen, I outline the shape of the diamond and erase the subsidiary pencil marks. The drawing is complete!

Outlining the contours of the facets Outlining the contours of the facets Outlining the contours of the facets

2. How to Draw a Diamond in a Side View

Step 1

I draw a straight line, using a ruler. My line's length is 10 cm—knowing the exact value is beneficial for the next steps because we will be making some measurements.

Please be sure to leave enough space for the lower part of the diamond.

Drawing a straight line Drawing a straight line Drawing a straight line

Step 2

I add another straight line (the distance between the lines is 5 mm) and connect them. Now we have a narrow, elongated rectangle—it's the draft shape for the diamond's girdle.

Drawing a draft shape for the girdle Drawing a draft shape for the girdle Drawing a draft shape for the girdle

Step 3

With a protractor, I find the 45° angles and draw two lines. They will intersect at some point and create a basic shape of the diamond's pavilion.

The value of 45° is considered an ideal pavilion angle—it gives the best light performance, but there are many examples that don't conform to the standard (deep or shallow variants).

Creating the shape of the bottom part Creating the shape of the bottom part Creating the shape of the bottom part

Step 4

It's time to construct the diamond's upper part, the crown. I find the angles of 34° (again, this value may be different) and draw two diagonal lines of 2.5 cm each.

Designing the sides of the crown Designing the sides of the crown Designing the sides of the crown

Step 5

I add a straight line to create the table of the diamond.

Completing the contours of the diamond Completing the contours of the diamond Completing the contours of the diamond

Step 6

I draw a dashed line that divides the diamond in half. This will be our reference line to make sure that everything in the drawing is symmetrical.

Adding a reference line Adding a reference line Adding a reference line

Step 7

I create the subsegments inside the OA segment. The first three parts have a length of approximately 1.6 cm, and the fourth part is very short.

I also give the names A, O, and B to the points of the shape to make the demonstrations easier.

Adding the marks of the subsegments Adding the marks of the subsegments Adding the marks of the subsegments

Step 8

Let's agree that the starting point of the first subsegment of the girdle is the point C.

I connect the points B and C.

Adding a diagonal line Adding a diagonal line Adding a diagonal line

Then I join the points on the opposite side of the shape, as if I'm mirroring the design.

Adding another line that is going from the same point Adding another line that is going from the same point Adding another line that is going from the same point

Step 9

I divide the CB segment into three approximately equal parts and mark the lower one with the point D.

Finding the new point Finding the new point Finding the new point

Step 10

I connect the points D and O. Then I join the point D with another point on the left side (it's the point E in the illustration below).

Adding two more lines Adding two more lines Adding two more lines

Step 11

I reproduce this set of lines on the opposite side of the shape.

Reflecting the set of lines to the right side of the shape Reflecting the set of lines to the right side of the shape Reflecting the set of lines to the right side of the shape

Step 12

I add the point F; it should be on the same imaginary line as the point D or slightly lower than it. Then I connect the points E and F.

Adding a new point Adding a new point Adding a new point

I reproduce this design on the right side of the shape.

Completing the symmetry Completing the symmetry Completing the symmetry

Step 13

Let's agree that the point marking the shortest part of the girdle is called the point G. I connect the points G and F.

Adding a new line Adding a new line Adding a new line

I repeat the same action on the right side of the shape.

Adding a similar line on the oppisite side Adding a similar line on the oppisite side Adding a similar line on the oppisite side

Step 14

I add a short line to the bottom part of the diamond, as if I'm cutting a small part of the shape. Now we have the culet of the diamond (the tiny point at the base).

Creating a culet Creating a culet Creating a culet

Step 15

I divide the OA segment into seven parts and repeat the same action with the symmetrical right half of the diamond.

Dividing the shape of the girdle Dividing the shape of the girdle Dividing the shape of the girdle

Step 16

I draw a distinctive pattern that consists of wider and thinner parts. Actually, there is no strict rule for how a diamond girdle should look, so you can be as creative as you wish.

Starting the pattern of the girdle Starting the pattern of the girdle Starting the pattern of the girdle

I complete the girdle.

Completing the design of the girdle Completing the design of the girdle Completing the design of the girdle

Step 17

I draw a vertical dashed line from the point F and mark the point of intersection with the upper line with the letter H.

Then I add another line, going from the corresponding point on the right side; now we get the point H₁.

Adding the points Adding the points Adding the points

Step 18

I divide the side border line of the crown into three parts. The upper segment is marked with the letter I.

I add a corresponding point on the opposite side of the diamond.

Making the measurements and adding a new point Making the measurements and adding a new point Making the measurements and adding a new point

Step 19

I add a line going from the point I to the prominence above the point E.

Then I reflect this line to the opposite side of the drawing.

Connecting the points Connecting the points Connecting the points

Step 20

I add a line going from the point I to the prominence above the point G. Then, as usual, I repeat the pattern on the right side of the shape.

Adding more facets Adding more facets Adding more facets

Step 21

I join the points H and I, and then I mirror the line on the opposite half of the diamond.

Drawing a couple of new lines Drawing a couple of new lines Drawing a couple of new lines

Step 22

I add the point O₁ where the vertical line from the point O intersects the girdle, and a point O₂—where this line meets the top border of the diamond.

Adding two derivative points Adding two derivative points Adding two derivative points

I connect the points O₁, H, and H₁.

Joining the points Joining the points Joining the points

Step 23

I draw diagonal lines from the point O₂. The line on the left side is directed to the point E, but we don't need it and the corresponding line to cross the O₁H and O₁H₁ segments.

Adding two short lines Adding two short lines Adding two short lines

Step 24

In the previous step, we got a small shape that resembles a rhombus; now I mark the side point of this shape with a letter J.

I draw a line that connects the point J with the prominence above the point E.

Connecting the points Connecting the points Connecting the points

I repeat the same action on the opposite side of the diamond.

Mirroring the pattern Mirroring the pattern Mirroring the pattern

Step 25

I join the point J with the prominence above the point C, and then add a corresponding line on the right side of the diamond.

Completing the pattern of facets Completing the pattern of facets Completing the pattern of facets

Step 26

I outline the contours of the facets with the ink pen and erase the pencil marks. The diamond is complete!

The result of drawing The result of drawing The result of drawing

Your Drawings Are Complete

Congratulations—you did it! I hope that understanding the principles of designing a round cut brilliant diamond will help you to create beautiful diamond artworks or even derivative models of gems.

Anything is simpler if it's approached with interest and perseverance. I wish you much inspiration; have fun and enjoy the process!

The result of our work The result of our work The result of our work

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