subject: Emerald Cut Diamonds Are Fit For Royalty [print this page] This type of gem cut was originally made for emeraldsnot diamonds. Inherently, emeralds are hard to cut because they may break and they have quite a few internal flaws. Its rectangular and stepped cut along with cropped corners has come to be known as the emerald cut and it was developed specifically to help overcome these concerns over breakage and flaws. After a while, jewelers found out that they could use this emerald cut on other stones, and in particular, diamonds. This type of cut can make a diamond stunning. Because it's longer, it can be less intense and brilliant than the so-called round brilliant cut. Because its broader it may be more dramatic.
The way that this cut presents is as a sophisticated and elegant and simple, but visually beautiful piece of jewelry. When you purchase this cut of a diamond it will serve you well to select a high grade stone. This style of gem is very open and flaws, a poor cut, and any color weaknesses are often visible. The pricing of this style of gem cut is actually more economical because it is not as trendy as the round brilliant cut, for instance.
In comparison, an emerald cut diamond one karat in weight, and with the same characteristics as a round brilliant diamond, would cost on the average of $4,500. The more popular round brilliant cut, would be almost $6,000. There are certain minimum recommendations if you do want to purchase an emerald cut diamond, but as always, your own taste will win out. Emerald Cut Diamonds should be of Good grade, with a G for their color, and possessing clarity of VS2, with a table of 58 to 69%, and a depth percentage of 58 to 69%.
If you are choosing diamonds for Emerald Cut Diamond Rings, always check the width and length of the diamonds before you buy. Some people prefer thinner and longer cuts while others like fatter and shorter ones. This type of cut is not a traditional one for certain types of rings, but it does make a beautiful stone in an engagement ring. Of course, this type of cut has been a tradition with royaltyespecially in Great Britainfor many years. Always remember to keep in mind that this type of cut is less expensive than the classic round brilliant cut. Because of the large and broad cut, this type of diamond needs a four pronged setting.
