Emerald Step Cut Diamond

The emerald diamond cut looks like a rectangle with truncated corners.

Emerald step cut diamond.

They also have blocked corners to give the outline a distinct classic appearance. Elegance is defined with this diamond engagement ring featuring a pair of step cut trapezoid diamonds complemented by a platinum design. Emerald cut diamonds usually take on a rectangular outline and chiseled step cuts with straight linear facets. Like other fancy shaped diamonds emerald cut diamonds can come in a variety of length to width ratios.

As a result of its step cut and parallel faceting structure emerald cuts don t bend or reflect light as much as the round diamonds. Emeralds are not designed to be as fiery and brilliant as round diamonds as they don t bend or reflect light in the same manner. In other words flaws in a step cut diamond will be more noticeable than in a round cut diamond so investing in a high clarity grade is well worth it. The emerald cut is not a brilliant cut but is called a step cut which means it has rows of facets.

Although the outline of radiant diamonds resembles that of step cuts the table the top and the pavilion the bottom of these stones are cut the way brilliant cuts are shaped. The asscher cut a square modified emerald cut is also popular. Emerald cut diamonds offer an elegant shape and unique step cuts. It is shaped with linear facets that are parallel to the stone s edge girdle.

Emerald cuts are a phenomenal choice for those desiring a larger looking diamond without a hefty price tag. An emerald cut diamond is a rectangle with eight sides the corners of the stone are clipped creating the tiny edges. Step cuts are comprised of larger facets which act like mirrors and resemble a staircase hence the name step cut. Instead of a culet step cut stones have a keel running the length of the pavilion terminus.

Because of the angle size and shape of the facets the emerald cut shows less brilliance and fire dispersion. Emerald cut diamonds are instantly recognizable by their step cut facets that create a geometric hall of mirrors effect. The emerald cut has 58 facets 25 crown 8 girdle and 25 pavilion. Because step cuts diamonds have a large open table and less facets than mixed or brilliant cut diamonds it is easier to spot inclusions.

The most popular and classic outline of emerald cut diamonds are close a value of 1 5. Emerald is an elegant and sophisticated classic. Each side diamond is ideally matched in cut clarity and color to complement your choice of center diamond. Emerald diamonds are the most popular of the step cut diamonds thanks to their regal look loved by royals and other celebrities kate middleton rocks an emerald cut from prince william just saying.

These rectangular step cut facets are the only ones that define the cut so you can choose the individual proportions and qualities you love. Because emerald cut diamonds require careful observation of cut quality we suggest having an expert review your diamond before purchase.