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  • Emerald Cut Diamond Ring

    Posted on September 7, 2009 by Swasti Comment1

    Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Rings
    Executive Summary about Emerald Cut Diamond Ring by Mohammad Ashfaq

    emerald cut diamond engagement ring

    emerald cut diamond engagement ring

    Emerald cut diamond engagement rings are a type of step cut, one where the facets actually look like “steps” carved into the gem. Unlike the Marquise brilliant, there is no bow-tie effect on an emerald cut diamond.

    Specifically, the emerald cut diamond takes the rectangular shape with slightly cut corners. Some people are confused with the Emerald Cut, Asscher, or the Princess. Emerald cuts are long rectangles with only slightly cropped corners. Asscher cuts are squares with deeply trimmed corners while Princess cuts are squares without any trimming.

    There are several designs of Emerald Cut Engagement Rings. Because of the elongated shape of an emerald cut diamond, they are often matched with accent stones, particularly tapered baguettes and other emerald cuts.

    An emerald cut solitaire can be an attractive ring, however, particularly for a woman with thin, long fingers will serve to lengthen the stone even more.

    The key to a beautiful emerald cut diamond engagement ring is choosing a quality stone. To completely examine an emerald cut stone, consider viewing loose diamonds rather than finished rings.

    In Buying Emerald Cut Engagement Rings, Most jewelers carry a selection of emerald cut rings on hand, and others will custom make or create more designs on demand.


    How to Tell If It’s an Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
    Executive Summary about Emerald Cut Diamond Ring by Gary Ingram

    The emerald cut belongs to a category known as step cuts. Unsurprisingly it was originally created to cut emeralds and was designed as a way to produce the strongest stone without splitting it. This is because emeralds are vulnerable to breakage as they have many eternal flaws and imperfections.

    Available as either a square or a rectangle, emerald cut diamonds use 58 facets which are flat and broad, rising up like steps. The edges are clipped and because of its shape, emerald engagement ring designs are restricted predominantly to claw set styles.

    While the emerald diamond cut does not give off as much sparkle and scintillation as many other cuts, it can be equally as devastating because rather than radiating continuous dazzle; its long edges generate sudden flashes of light.


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  • Princess Cut Diamonds

    Posted on July 17, 2009 by Swasti Comments2

    Princess Cut Loose Diamonds
    Executive Summary about Princess Cut Diamonds by Kevin Stith

    princess cut diamond rings

    princess cut diamond rings

    In recent years, loose diamonds has become a popular choice among people who love jewelry.

    However, not all the loose diamonds that are available in the market are the same because they come in various cuts and shapes. Among the different cuts of loose diamonds, one of the most popular is the emerald cut diamond, which has a rectangular shape that highlights the clarity of the diamond.

    However, there is another type of diamond cut, which is even more popular than the emerald cut. This is the princess cut diamond.

    Among princess cut diamonds, the length to width ratio that is considered to be the ideal ratio is between 1 and 1.10.

    Among the different loose cut diamonds that have become very popular among people in recent years, the most popular is the princess cut diamond. This is because its shape is considered ideal for the diamonds that are put on engagement rings and earrings, which are some of the most common types of diamond jewelry.


    Tips For Buying Princess Cut Diamonds
    Executive Summary about Princess Cut Diamonds by David Cowley

    The princess cut is usually less expensive than the round brilliant cut because not as much of the diamond needs to be cut away to get the desired finished shape.

    The diameter of the princess diamond is usually smaller than that of a round diamond with the same carat weight, and the length is usually longer than that of a round cut.

    Princess cut diamonds are considered brilliant-style shaped because this particular cut takes advantage of the light with their vertically angled crown and tent-like facets, by bouncing the light around within the diamond.

    Princess-cut stones sparkle more than ordinary square-cut diamonds and after seeing one it’s easy to understand why they call it brilliant cut.

    The carat weight yield of a princess-cut diamond can be as high as 62% higher than that of a round cut counterpart. The rough diamond is simply sliced in half through the middle and one half will be come a princess cut and the other a round cut. It is also easer for natural flaws to be hidden in the uncut corners of the princess cut diamond.

    If you love the fire of the traditional round brilliant cut but want something a little different, you might just fall in love with the icy fire of the princess cut.


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  • Princess Diamonds

    Posted on June 10, 2009 by Swasti Comments2

    Princess Cut Guide
    Executive Summary about Princess Diamonds by David W S

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    princess diamond

    The princess cut is the most popular cut or shape for diamonds since the invention of the brilliant cut over 60 years ago. The princess diamond cut was invented to obtain maximum brilliance from the diamond. It was invented about 30 years ago.

    The princess cut works best with deep stones. This allows the maximum weight retention, and lowers the final cost per carat. Princess cuts are naturally more brilliant and sparkly than other square diamonds.

    Any sharp point on any diamond or other gemstone is a potentially vulnerable point, and the four corner angles of princess cut diamonds are no exception. The greatest danger to most diamonds is when they are being set, as it is usually necessary to apply some force to the most delicate parts of the stone, for example the corners.

    The princess cut will obviously work best with lighter colored transparent stones. Any stones which are opaque or dark will not benefit as much, if at all.


    Princess Cut Diamonds Feature Modern Shape, Classic Beauty

    Executive Summary about Princess Diamonds by Jeff Paul

    Before they are cut and polished, diamonds may seem to be nothing but rough, unremarkable stones to the naked eye. But with an excellent cut, a jeweler can transform a piece of diamond into an object of captivating beauty.

    Princess cut diamonds feature one of the most popular of these shapes, second only to the round brilliant cut. From the top, the gem appears square-like or rectangular, with four 90 degree-corners. But a profile view will display a shape that is comparable to an inverted pyramid with four beveled sides.

    In addition, this cut retains more of the rough component of the diamond’s weight. This is the reason why princess cut diamonds are sold for less than round ones.

    Finally, the princess cut allows for less visibility of inclusions or impurities which create the yellowish or brownish tint, while dispersing huge amount of light with its 58 facets.


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