Diamond Shapes And Cuts

DIAMOND SHAPES & CUTS

Asscher Cut
The Asscher cut has started to become popular rather recently. The Asscher cut is today's more up-to-date version of the previous cushion cut. This stone is the square to rectangular shape which has a flat table. Similarly to the cushion, the Asscher cut contains an open cutlet, which explains the facet on the bottom of the diamond. There are small step cuts on the top part of the diamond and bigger facets beneath the stone.

Round Brilliant Cut
This is the most classic and timeless of just about all diamond shapes. More than 75% of diamonds sold for engagement rings or in jewelry tend to be round brilliants. The round brilliant diamond is the most brilliant diamond shape in existence. A modern round brilliant always has 58 facets, whereas an antique round brilliant only has 57, because they are not faceted with cutlets. There are 33 facets on the crown, which is the top portion of the diamond. There are 25 facets on the lower portion of the diamond, known as the pavilion.

Emerald Cut
Emerald Cuts are rectangular shaped diamonds that contain trimmed corners. Flaws are with less trouble noticed in this cut than others, because emerald cuts have fewer facets and reflect less light. Emerald cuts have anywhere from 50 to 58 facets. Emerald cuts set in engagement rings are normally found set with a smaller emerald cut on both sides to balance out the design and style.

Marquise Cut
Marquise Cuts also have 58 facets, and other transparent stones might also be found in the marquise shape. When evaluating or shopping for a marquise, pay attention to sharp sides and points, as these could make it easy for the diamond to chip or damage. Narrow and long stones are most probably to break. The ideal ratio for length to width in marquise cuts is 1.5.

Heart Shape
The heart shape diamond is also a brilliant cut diamond including 57 facets. It is very similar to the pear shape. The only divergence will be that it would have a cleft up on the top of it. The cleft is the part between each half of the heart. The ideal shape for a heart is accurately symmetrical. Color may be more easily seen at the corners of the heart shape.

Cushion Cut
Also named "pillow cut", this has always been one of the most favored diamond shapes that has ever been created. This shape ranges from rectangular to square, and has larger facets with rounded corners. There's an open cutlet situated on the bottom of the antique ones, always. This gives the diamond the appearance of greater depth. The fact that the facets are so large makes the clarity grade more obvious. Cushion cuts are not quite as brilliant as modern round brilliants.

Princess Cut
Princess Cuts will be square diamonds. These cuts are developed to give off the same amount of sparkle as the round brilliant. This shape was designed relatively recently, in terms of industry history, and contains a rectangular or square table, which is the large flat facet at the top of the diamond. This is a popular style when set in a solitaire engagement ring setting. A princess cut diamond will present anywhere from 45 to 58 facets. The four corners of a princess cut diamond must be covered with prongs for defense against chipping. Girdles which are too thin shall most patently have problems over time, due to the fact that they will be susceptible to chipping. Another thing to be aware of is that princess cuts typically appear somewhat smaller than diamonds of the same weight in other shapes. The majority of the weight is concealed in the bottom part of the diamond, known as the pavilion.