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The Importance of Cuts in Diamonds
by Amanti Leddar
http://www.rjmdiamonds.com
Diamonds have fascinated people down the ages and continue
to do so. It's not just because of their breathtaking dazzle
but also because of some of their inherent qualities. They
are the most versatile of gemstones; they go with everything
and look good on anyone; and they come in many varieties and
styles. These styles are called cuts. Diamonds come in
different cuts, and the popularity of the cut, and how it
enhances the diamond, determines its value. The fact is that
two diamonds of equal weight but of different cuts can have
a price difference of hundreds of dollars.
Diamonds in the round cut are the most popular. They are cut
to look like circles. A round brilliant cut has special
faceting to enhance its sparkle. This is one of the most
expensive cuts of diamond. Rounds are very popular on
engagement rings because round cut diamonds look beautiful
as part of a multi-stone ring or as a solitaire. The round
looks nice on almost any hand.
The princess cut is of marginal popularity. It looks good as
a solitaire or in a three-stone setting with smaller
princess cut diamonds on either side of a large diamond. A
princess cut looks like a square and can be faceted to
sparkle. Rings made with princess cut diamonds tend to make
fingers look shorter and stubbier, so they are not the right
choice for those with already short fingers. Those with long
fingers can wear a princess cut without any hesitation
whatsoever.
Emerald cut. One of the least expensive of cuts for
diamonds, the emerald cut costs hundreds less than the
round brilliant. This cut looks like a rectangle, and is
cut to appear layered. The reason for the name is because
this is the way emeralds were (and still are) cut. The
emerald is softer than the diamond, and so some cuts tended
to fracture it. When it was discovered that the emerald
could be cut in a special way to preserve its integrity and
allow it to be worn more, it became in vogue. Soon it was
discovered that diamonds could be cut in this fashion, but
the name of the cut retained its roots.
Diamonds with a marquis cut look like thin ovals with
pointed ends. This cut makes the fingers look longer and
adds elegance to any hand. This cut is already more popular
than the emerald cut. It is usually worn as a solitaire or
as the center of a multi-stone ring. However, if all the
stones are not marquis cut, a multi-stone ring with
something else as the center looks odd with marquis side
stones.
Other styles of diamonds include baguette and pave. These
are mainly used for side stones, to provide accents.
Knowing what type of cut you like, and what best suits you,
is one step toward getting ring set with diamonds that you
enjoy looking at.
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