Wholesale, Lab-Grown
Wholesale Bullet Cut Diamonds
Natural and lab-grown are two separate lines here, never mixed on one certificate or one price list.
Bullets taper to a point at one end and stay square at the other, like a baguette that came to a decision. They are side stones almost without exception, set in pairs pointing away from a center stone, and they give a ring a directional, deco line that trapezoids cannot.
The people buying them know exactly what they need. A bullet has to fit against a specific center at a specific width, and it usually needs a mate that agrees with it to the tenth of a millimeter. That is a service business more than a browsing business, and it is why most dealers skip the shape entirely.
There are 40 bullet cuts on the shelf right now, all lab-grown and mostly step faceted. It is a small position, and for a shape this specialized a small position that is actually in the building beats a large one that has to be ordered.
Buying Bullet Diamonds Wholesale
Match the flat end to the center stone. That squared edge is the fitting dimension and it has to align with the width of the center where the two meet. Depth is the second constraint, since the bullet's table has to finish level with the center's or the ring will look stepped. Order from measurements, not from weight.
The tip needs protection. A bullet's point is thinner than a trapezoid's corners and is the first thing to meet a prong during setting. Check the girdle description, look at the plot for existing damage at the point, and plan on a bezel or a channel that covers the tip.
Symmetry between the pair matters more than the grade on either stone. Both bullets have to taper at the same angle and reach the same length, or the ring will look like it was assembled from two different jobs. This is the argument for buying a matched pair rather than two singles.
This shelf runs lab-grown end to end, and IGI has graded nearly all of it. Step faceting is standard here and suits the deco applications the shape usually lands in, so match it against step cut centers where you can.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a bullet cut diamond?
A bullet cut is an elongated stone with a flat squared end at one side and a tapering point at the other, giving the profile its name. It is used almost exclusively as a side stone, set in pairs pointing outward from a center diamond, and it is usually step faceted.
How do bullet cuts differ from tapered baguettes?
A tapered baguette narrows evenly and stays flat at both ends, a bullet comes to an actual point. That point gives a ring a sharper directional line and makes the stone more fragile at the tip. The two are not interchangeable in a design even though they fill a similar role.
Do you sell bullets in matched pairs?
Yes, and pairs are the sensible buy for this shape. Every matched pair we stock is lab-grown and already agreed on taper angle, length, depth, and color. Two singles bought separately will almost always disagree on taper, which is obvious once both are set.
How do I order bullets for a specific ring?
Send the center stone's measurements and the mounting style, and we will pull stones that fit. Bullets are bought to a millimeter spec rather than a carat weight, so the phone is faster than the filters. Trade accounts are free and prices show on the site once you sign in.
Related Shapes
Related reading: How matched pairs are actually matched.