About Emerald Cut Diamonds
The emerald cut diamond ring is a popular type of engagement ring. This rectangle shape offers the wearer a unique style that is sure to capture the attention of those around her. Found in retail stores around the world, the emerald cut diamond shape is popular in a variety of sizes, proportions and settings. Does this Spark an idea?
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Style
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The emerald cut diamond is a rectangle or square shaped stone that has truncated corners and stepped facets. The standard length to width ratio of a classic emerald is 1.5:1. An emerald cut is often referred to as a step or table cut.
Cut
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The emerald cut is considered a fancy cut diamond. The emerald cut diamond's facets have a step cut, which are larger facets that resemble a staircase. The traditional emerald cut has 25 crown facets, eight girdle facets and 25 pavilion facets. Due to the way the diamond is cut, it does not have the same kind of scintillation as a brilliant round cut. Larger emerald cut diamonds are often more inexpensive than comparable weight stones in other shapes.
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Clarity and Color
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Due to the large and open step cuts of the facets, it is recommended that the buyer consider a higher color and clarity. Inclusions and yellow coloring are much more visible with a step cut versus a brilliant round.
Popular Emerald Cut Diamonds
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Several celebrities have sported emerald cut diamond rings including Grace Kelly who donned a 12 carat engagement ring and Sharon Stone who also wore a 3.5 carat engagement ring. Elizabeth Taylor also received a emerald cut diamond engagement ring weighing in at nearly 30 carats.
Settings
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Emerald cut diamonds can be set into earrings, necklaces, bracelets and most popular as rings. Often, an emerald cut diamond is accompanied by other diamonds. Three-stone rings with an emerald cut diamond in the center and trapezoid, trillion or baguette shaped diamonds on the sides are often seen in stores.
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References
- Photo Credit Wedding rings being exchanged image by asmik from Fotolia.com
