subject: Heart Diamonds Say It All [print this page] Heart shaped diamonds are probably the most appropriate shaped diamond you can choose when it comes to choosing a diamond ring for the one you love. After all, a heart is symbolic of love as is the diamond itself. Therefore, giving heart shape diamond rings as a sign of devotion or as an engagement ring is bound to bring out the romantic in everyone.
Heart diamonds are the result of a modified brilliant cut and their shape also lends itself beautifully to being worn set in a pendant. This is one of the most popular uses of a heart cut diamond.
When choosing a heart cut diamond, the important thing to look out for is its symmetry. The two halves of the heart shape should match perfectly with the two wings being slightly rounded. You may find that much smaller diamonds, those of less than half a carat, will not have an easily defined heart shape, especially if it is to be set in prongs. In fact, the smaller heart cut diamonds will benefit from having a three prong setting which should help to make the heart shape more discernible. The three prongs are generally sited at the point or tip and at the two lobes.
As with all other kinds of diamond cut, there will be a choice of colour and clarity in the diamond and these are really down to each individuals personal taste. This is because it is the diamond itself that displays those qualities, each individual cut is designed to bring out the best qualities of the diamond. Some will bring out the sparkle more than others and some will accentuate the colours more than others. This is because the type of cut affects the way that light is reflected from the facets on the diamond.
They say that the way to a mans heart is through his stomach, but I think you will find that it is very likely that the way to a womans heart would be through the gift of a heart cut diamond. Whether it is set in a ring or its beautiful shape is set in a pendant, the meaning of this very special gift will be apparent the moment that she sets her eyes on it. It will be treasured from that moment on, not only in monetary terms, but in the form of sentimental value something that money can never replace.
