Diamond Engagement Rings - Learn About Different Diamond Cuts

Posted by Seo Beast on November 28th, 2020

The diamond is the most important thing in an engagement ring, and it also determines how much it will cost. To buy the best option in diamonds, you must take into account some points.

The quality of the diamond is determined by 4 universal factors, the 4 Cs: clarity, cut, carat and color.

Clarity: it means the greater or lesser number of defects of the stone inside. Most diamonds have some natural marks known as incorporations (finger prints), however the less they are and the smaller, the best the light would go through them.

Cut: is the carve given to the stone, though many people confuses this with the shape. If the cut has good proportions, the diamond reflects the light, creating more shine and sparkles.

Carat: it's about the weight, not the size: one carat equals 0. 20 grams and can be divided in one hundred points.

Color: most diamonds appear in an ice white tone, but there are some with soft pink tones, also yellow, brown, green and blue.

Shape: the most common shapes of diamonds are known as brilliant, oval, marquise, heart, emerald, pear and princess.

Round Cut Diamonds

Is the classic cut of diamonds, the majority of engagement rings have round diamonds. It is the traditional option for all occasions and preferred by many designers to have always available. The depth is usually between 58% and 63%, and the percentage table must be between 55 y 64. The most desired percentage is 60%

Princess Cut Diamonds

The princess style cut is a very bright and acute style, with uncut corners. Generally is a square or rectangular cut. The brilliant style is because of the vertical directions in the crown and facets in the pavilion instead of horizontal cuts. professional ring light A princess diamond has generally 74 facets, having more luminosity than a round diamond. This diamond is one of the most wanted for engagement rings.

Radiant Cut Diamonds

The radiant diamonds have straight vertexes and cut corners. The cut of this diamond has between 62 and 70 facets. Radiant diamonds are mainly used as the main stone for engagement rings and earrings. They are rarely used as side stones because they are hard to calibrate and match.

Emerald Cut Diamonds

The emerald cut diamonds are usually rectangular. The plain external side allows different shapes. Usually they are used for baguettes of 2 or 3 diamonds. The distance to the radius must be between 1. 5: 1 and 1. 75: 1

Oval Cut Diamonds

The oval cut diamonds is based on the traditional round diamonds and being oval they modify the brightness of the diamond. The oval diamond was invented by Lazare Kaplan in the sixties. The distance to the radius must be 1. 5: 1 The number of facets in this diamond cut must be 65. During the last few years this diamonds have become very popular as main stone in engagement earrings.

Pear Cut Diamonds

The pear cut is a combination of round cut and marquise. Their appearance is similar to a tear drop.

Hear Shaped Diamonds

The heart cut is the biggest symbol of love, and it's round pavilion gives a great shine. This cut is chosen usually for Valentines day and in anniversary rings. It's look is similar to the princess and brilliant cut, but it's cheaper.

Marquise Cut Diamonds

The name marquis comes from the legend of the Pompadour marquis. A typical marquis cut contains 56 facets.

Mount

The mount is the band that holds the diamond, the simpler the more the diamond will stand out. Commonly is made of yellow, white or red gold, though nowadays platinum is used a lot as well, it shines more and lasts longer but its more expensive.