Diamonds are a valuable investment, and if you’re looking to buy one, you need to understand that several factors affect its desirability and price. While diamonds are rare and difficult to obtain, there are still many latent things that could affect how jewelers would craft them and produce quality gemstones.
Most gemologists consider the 4 Cs when valuing a diamond. These Cs are the cut, color, carat, and clarity. These aspects in unison help increase the price of a diamond, and if one of these aspects is off, the value suffers significantly. If you’re in the market for diamonds and diamond-studded jewelry, here are some things you need to know about different diamond cuts. These cuts bring out other qualities of the stone to make it desirable and valuable.
Here are various diamond cuts you should consider.
Round-cut
A round-cut diamond has 58 facets or sides, including the flat face at the bottom of the diamond, otherwise known as the culet. This is the tiny point located at the base of the diamond. In a perfectly cut diamond, the facets must meet at a perfect point.
Jewelers recognize two styles of round-cut diamonds—the old European-cut round diamonds and the brilliant-cut round diamonds. If you want a diamond with an old-school charm, choose the European-cut diamonds, while if you prefer a beautiful sparkle, the brilliant-cut diamonds are for you.
Emerald cut
Like a round cut gem, an emerald cut has 57 or 58 facets. However, instead of a uniform round shape, emerald cuts have an elongated rectangular shape that boasts cut-off corners. The appearance commands attention because it produces flashes of light instead of sparkles. Jewelers value the higher ratio for emerald cuts, although a ratio of 1.4 is considered ideal.
Princess cut
The princess cut will be perfect if you prefer a geometric, sharp square shape for your gems. This diamond cut boasts strong, angular lines and a pyramidal shape with four beveled sides. Yet, it has the characteristic fire and brilliance despite its geometric uniformity.
Asscher cut
An Asscher cut diamond is roughly square-shaped when viewed from above. However, it also has cut corners that allow more light to enter the diamond. It has 50-58 facets with an ideal length to width ratio of 1 to 1.04 and is also known as the square emerald cut.
Marquise-cut
If you prefer an elongated gemstone, a marquise-cut diamond would be perfect. They have an elliptical shape and pointed ends, typically with 58 facets. Their shape creates an illusion that the gemstone is larger than it should be, and it also flatters the wearer’s finger as it accentuates its curves.
Pear-shape cut
A pear-shaped diamond is also recognized as a modified brilliant cut because it combines the qualities of a marquise and an oval cut with one rounded end and a pointed one opposite. It is also known as the teardrop or pendeloque cut.
Takeaways
There are several diamond cuts that can affect the appearance and value of the gemstone. Therefore, you must carefully select which shape would flatter your partner’s finger before buying it.
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