Diamond Cuts
Posted by admin on Wednesday, 21 January, 2009 @ 7:28 pm
Diamond Cuts
Has the special girl in your life said something like “I want a Princess cut,” or “I think Marquis diamonds are beautiful?” You might have absolutely no idea what she is talking about. First of all, if she is talking about diamonds in the aforementioned context, she may be hinting that it is time for a proposal. Or maybe you have already discussed it, and she is politely telling you exactly what she wants to wear on her right ring finger for the rest of her life.
Whatever your case may be, choosing the perfect diamond can be daunting especially if you have never purchased one before. The following is a list of the different cuts of diamonds and a brief explanation of each to help educate you about this purchase.
• Asscher-This cut of diamond is identical to the emerald cut, except that it is square in shape, as opposed to the rectangular emerald cut diamond
• Cushion-Cushion-cut diamonds range from square to rectangle in shape. They are commonly referred to as pillow-cut diamonds because of their distinctive shape. What sets them apart is the larger facets and the rounded edges
• Emerald-The emerald cut diamond is rectangular in shape. What makes this cut stand out is its pavilion (the area of the diamond from the tip (or culet) to the girdle (the intersection of the crown and the pavilion) which is cut into stair-step type facets
• Heart-The shape should be self-explanatory as the heart-shaped diamond universally symbolizes love
• Marquise-The marquise can best be described as an elongated pointed-oval cut. It can be set alone or surrounded by round or pear-cut diamonds
• Oval-An elongated round diamond. The length to width ratio varies, while maintaining a distinct oval shape
• Pear-The pear cut diamond, also commonly referred to as a teardrop, is much wider at the top and comes to a point at the bottom or tip
• Princess-This cut is square in shape (some are a bit rectangle in shape) and has pointed corners. This is a very popular cut for engagement rings
• Radiant –The radiant cut diamond is square or slightly rectangular in shape. The corners of a radiant diamond are slightly flat-trimmed on the corners
• Round-Also commonly referred to as a solitaire, the round diamond is the most common for engagement rings. Their popularity stems from the abundance, fire and brilliance of these diamonds. Round diamonds are the most studied cut of diamond in the world
When purchasing that special diamond ring, make sure to buy for the person who will be wearing the ring and be sure to review the diamond certificate. You want them to have what suits their personality and the style that will compliment their hands. Diamonds are a lifetime investment, so do some research and choose wisely.