Ah, the splendorous world of diamonds! Through the ages,
this premium gem of all gems has captivated mankind. From the functional uses
of eons gone by to being one of the most revered forms of adornment, most
people dream of having a beautiful piece of diamond jewelery all to themselves.
Diamonds today are available in a multitude of shapes and cuts all ready for a
wealth of jewelry like necklaces, earrings, rings and more.
Although, a diamond's shape and cut are terms that are
often used interchangeably, usually there is a difference. While the shape of a
stone is what one chooses as per preference and personal style, the cut is what
enhances the play of light within a
diamond and will dictate how brilliant and shiny the stone is. A well cut
diamond will reflect light through its beautifully proportioned facets, angles
of the pavilion and more; while a badly cut one will do quite the opposite. It
also affects the overall quality, price and value of a stone.
Here we look at a few of the most popular cuts and shapes
across the world today -
Round Brilliant Cut Diamond – The most popular shape and
cut across the world today has to the a brilliant round diamond. From
glistening on stud earrings to bracelets and more, round diamonds are the ones
that most people start their diamond journeys with. As the name suggests this
circular shape is an all time classic and statistics say that this shape is
representative of over 70% of the diamonds sold worldwide. Cut usually with a
beautiful 57 or 58 facets, a brilliant round diamond reflects light beautifully
and is thus 'brilliant' and have a wonderful shine. In 1919 Marcel Tolkowsky
did a study and published a work known as the "Diamond Design: A Study of
the Reflection and Refraction of Light in Diamond" that listed out the
ideal proportions of a round diamond to maximize its brilliance. Since then
this precise formula for cutting has been used by diamond manufacturers to
create the brilliant round cut gems we see today.
Princess Cut Diamond – Another classic that is commonly
seen on engagement rings and wedding bands is the beautiful princess cut
diamond. With a number of gorgeous sparkling facets, this square or sometimes
slightly rectangular shaped cut was first created in 1980 and works really well
with most kinds of rings. Princess cut diamonds have a four sided pyramid shape
and are easier to cut from the diamond rough stone which is usually octahedron
in shape, usually making it slightly less expensive that a round diamond of the
same carat weight. In comparison to all the other cuts, a princess cut diamond is closest to the brilliant round in terms of the amount of brilliance and fire
it possesses. Usually a setting for a princess cut diamond will protect the
four corners of the stone, that are the areas most vulnerable to chipping.
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| Asscher Cut Engagement Ring |
Asscher Cut Diamond – Asscher cut diamond engagement rings are once again surging in popularity thanks to this shapes gorgeous
art deco and vintage feel. Asscher cut diamonds were first produced by the
Asscher brothers in Holland in 1902 and then again surged in popularity in the
1920s and then in the early 2000s and they are back again with a bang! Although
similar to an emerald cut diamond in a number of ways, the Assher cut diamond
also possesses a smaller table and bigger step facets giving it more
brilliance. This perfectly symmetrical stone has cropped corners and extremely
precise measurements and comes with an ideal length to width ratio. The unique shape
and look make it one of the most lovely choices for a striking ring.
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