Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
It was originally used to cut emerald as is indicated by the name emerald cut. The internal inclusions of emeralds make it fragile to break. The stepped, normally rectangular cut with cropped corners, known as the "emerald cut" was developed to deal with these kinds of problems. This method was gradually developed into use of cutting diamonds.
The emerald cut diamond can be absolutely stunning. Emerald cut diamond engagement rings can produce a classy and elegant look. Because of its long lines, it tends to be less fiery than a "round brilliant" cut, but it also tends to have broader, more dramatic flashes of light. The trim lines of emerald cut diamonds add an elegant, sophisticated feel to both the simplest or most elaborate ring settings.
What makes this shape especially dissimilar than other shapes is its pavilion, which is cut with rectangular facets to create a unique optical appearance. Due to its larger, open table, this shape highlights the clarity of a diamond. So it is better to look for good quality diamonds instead of lower quality ones. If you choose an emerald-cut with a lower clarity grade, such as SI, be sure to read the clarity plot on the diamond certificate with extreme care. Also, emerald-cut diamonds can vary greatly in how
rectangular they are. If you'd prefer an emerald cut with a squared outline, look for an Asscher-cut diamond. The length-to-width ratio will determine the diamond's outline, or what it will look like when viewed from the top. For the classic emerald-cut shape, look for a length-to-width ratio between 1.30 and 1.40.
When purchasing an emerald cut diamond, it's extremely important to pay attention to quality and to select the highest-grade stone you can defray. Because of the "conspicuousness" of the cut, flaws, color weakness, and a poor cut are more obvious to the naked eye than a cut such as the round brilliant. For example, if the pavilion facets on the ends are cut too deeply, the diamond will show see-through windows similar to a princess cut. Of all the fancy diamond cuts, it is easiest to see inclusions
and flaws in an emerald diamond cut. Even SI inclusions can be seen with the naked eye due to the large window facets. What is good is that emerald cut diamonds are not as "traditional" as the round brilliant or as trendy as the princess cut -- making their pricing extremely economical when compared to the more common cuts. While not the traditional selection, emerald cut diamonds make lovely engagement rings. And because they're usually less costly than comparable round brilliants, buyers can generally
afford a larger stone than if they selected a round brilliant.
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