Why Choose Emerald Cut Diamonds?
Executive Summary about Emerald Cut Diamond by Jonathan Blocker
emerald cut diamond ring
Loose diamonds come in a wide variety of cuts, both rounded and rectangular; emerald cut diamonds are an example of the latter.
Each type of cut has its advantages and appeal.
Round brilliant cuts such as oval diamonds are cut in order to display the gem’s brilliance and fire.
Emerald cut diamonds are not nearly as brilliant as their round and oval counterparts.
Currently, the preference among buyers of diamond jewelry is for brilliant cuts, which are generally rounded or oval. Generally, the investor or collector is much better off spending the extra money for high quality gems when buying emerald cut diamonds.
Many antique settings from that time have step-cut gems. As a result, the industry is seeing a growing demand for emerald cut diamonds and similar gems for reproductions and restorations of antique diamond jewelry.
Tips For Buying Emerald-Cut Diamonds
Executive Summary about Emerald Cut Diamond by David Cowley
An Emerald Cut diamond is a diamond that has been cut to a rectangular or square step cut with diagonally cut corners.
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 carat weight.
The classic emerald-cut shape has a length to width ratio of 1.30 to 1.40. When purchasing an emerald cut stone of SI clarity grade or lower, be sure to review the clarity plot on the diamond certificate.
The Darya-I-Nur diamond is one of the most famous emerald-cut diamonds in the world.
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