Emerald cut diamonds have gained popularity from their association with celebrities such as Beyonce, Amal Clooney, and Angelina Jolie, who all sport this uniquely cut rock. An emerald cut diamond might not have the sparkle and glitz of other diamond cuts, but it does have an elegance and old-world look that is unmatched.
The cut of this diamond creates a larger surface area than other diamonds of the same carat. Thus, with emerald cut diamonds you could easily get a diamond that looks larger with a more affordable price point.
Emerald cut diamonds’ step-cut faceting creates elongated lines within the diamond that can help make your fingers appear slimmer. This could be negative or positive depending on your individual preference and hands, of course.
An emerald diamond will look stunning and elegant no matter what setting you choose, making this diamond perfect for customization. From surrounding the diamond with a halo and band or just opting for a simple solitaire band.
As you can likely guess, the emerald cut diamond earns its name from the shape’s first use in the process of cutting emerald gemstones and is known for its elegant cut, clarity, and versatility. If you’re thinking of this unique cut for your engagement ring consider these factors while shopping.
The step cut of this style gives the stone an architectural strength and sleek look as the parallel lines within the stone look similar to steps. When shopping for an emerald cut diamond you want to consider the length-to-width ration. The classic ratio is 1.50; however, the ratio can range from 1.3-1.6. Remember, the larger the ratio between the length and width of the diamond will make for a thinner, longer-looking stone.
Emerald cut diamonds cannot hide color because of their large facets that do not lend much fire to the stones.
The desired color of a diamond is often subjective, depending if you want more warmth in your diamond or a cooler, ice-like appearance. Since emerald cuts have such an open appearance, any color within the diamond will be shown. If you are looking for a diamond with less warmth (yellow tone) you will want to look within the D-G color range for emerald cuts.
Emerald cut diamonds are known for their clarity and luster, not necessarily their brilliance. Some buyers overlook emerald cuts because they might not have the same sparkle as round or princess cut diamonds, but emerald cuts have a unique kind of sparkle that can be appealing for those looking for a more clean-looking diamond. The hall of mirrors effect seen in emerald cuts as white light reflects off each step in the cut makes having a high clarity essential to the beauty of the stone. We recommend looking for a VS2 rating or higher for clarity. The open facets of this cut reveal any imperfections in the diamond, so you will want to go for the highest grade that you can afford.
More than any other diamond shape, the carat weight and size of an Emerald can vary widely depending on the depth and overall length-to-width of the stone.
In order to maximize the size of an Emerald diamond look for a Depth percentage below 69% and a length-to-width ratio above 1.30. Emerald cut diamonds that are too deep or more square can appear much smaller from the top.
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