Womens Jewelry

The emerald cut engagement ring is steadily growing in popularity with individuals from all walks of life including the rich and famous. One of the reasons for this new trend is classic rectangular shape makes it a perfect blend of classic elegance and polished modern sophistication.

The emerald cut as the name implies was specifically developed for emeralds, allowing this relatively hard stone to be cut without causing breakage due to the many natural occurring inclusions. It was found that the only way this could be accomplished is by using a stepped approach with rounded corners, leaving the overall shape that of a rectangle. These clipped corners provide the perfect place for the prongs that will securely hold your stone in place.

The elongated shape of the traditional emerald cut diamond tends to have less “fire” in comparison to the “round brilliant” cut however it also tends to have fuller, more striking flashes of light. The tailored lines of emerald cut diamonds bestow both an elegant and classic look regardless of if you choose a simple or elaborate setting. In the end it comes down to personal choice and the expectation you have for sparkle on your finger.

While buying an emerald cut diamond, it’s especially important to consider the quality, as the faults, color weaknesses, and inferior cuts are much more evident to the naked eye. With that being said, emerald cut diamond rings are much more affordable so the quality of diamond that you will be able to acquire will be much higher. This is partially due to the fact that the emerald diamond is still growing in popularity as well as the cut its self is much easier perform therefore less time consuming to produce.

Traditionally an emerald cut engagement ring is set perpendicular to a ring, however the possibilities are endless. You can have your emerald cut diamond set as a solitaire for maximum impact or you can have a number of accent stones to play it up. When deciding on a setting remember to try them on your finger do not just pick one out of a catalogue and send your partner in to pick it up. An emerald cut diamond is indeed stunning but the traditional rectangular shape is particularly suitable for women with long and slender fingers. If you have shorter fingers and the emerald cut really appeals to you choosing a more square shape may be an option. Again it comes down to personal choice if think your chosen ring looks great then that is the one you should get because you are going to be the one wearing it.

An Emerald Cut diamond is a diamond that has been cut to a rectangular or square step cut with diagonally cut corners. It usually has 2 to 4 rows of parallel facets to the center of the stone. A very popular style of cut used for Emeralds hence the name. What makes this cut unique is the large flat face (table) when viewed from the top.

This flat face highlights the clarity of the diamond so only high quality diamonds are cut to this shape. The lack of impurities and inclusion in the stone will increase the price so emerald cut diamonds are usually more expensive than other cuts with the same caret weight.

The classic emerald-cut shape has a length to width ratio of 1.30 to 1.40. It is interesting to note that studies done back in the mid 1970s showed that the majority of successful business also had logos with the same length to width ratio. Other length to width ratios is available and if they are pleasing to the eye is determined only by individual tastes. 1.25, 1.50, and 1.75 are very common and if you prefer a more square shape then take a look at the Asscher cut. It also has a flat face to highlight the clarity of the diamond but has a length to width ratio of about 1.0 to 1.05.

When purchasing an emerald cut stone of SI clarity grade or lower, be sure to review the clarity plot on the diamond certificate. A diamond is said to be Slightly Included (S.I.1 to S.I.2) when it presents defects that are easy to locate under 10x magnification.

The Darya-I-Nur diamond is one of the most famous emerald-cut diamonds in the world. It is also believed to be the largest pink diamond in the world. The stone is estimated to weigh somewhere between 175 and 195 carats, and it is a light pink color. Its exact weight isn’t known because its been mounted in its brooch setting for over 130 years. This stone is one of the most celebrated diamonds in the Iranian Crown Jewels and it is also one of the oldest stones known to man.

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