Learn How to Draw the Facets of a Brilliant-Cut Diamond
Free tutoriale • Taught by Paris Place Vendôme Experts
The foundation for painting a perfect diamond
A beautiful brilliant-cut diamond starts with a perfectly symmetrical drawing.
Even a slight imbalance can affect the alignment of the facets and become even more noticeable once you start painting.
In this video, we’ll show you step by step how to build a precise, balanced diamond and draw its facets accurately.
(Want to take it one step further?
Learn how to paint your diamond in gouache with Diamond Secrets.)
This video is available in English or French. Please choose the version that suits you best below:
Video-English
How to draw a brilliant - Extract from the course The Art of the Gouache (English)
Video-French
How to draw a brilliant - Extract from the course The Art of the Gouache (French)
Your drawing is ready? Now let’s make it sparkle
A precise drawing is the foundation of a beautiful diamond. But it’s the placement of light, shadows and contrasts that will bring it to life and give it volume and brilliance.
In Diamond Secrets, we show you how to paint a brilliant-cut diamond in gouache, step by step, using the techniques we apply in our own High Jewelry work.