Emerald Cut Diamonds

Emerald cut diamond engagement rings boast a striking, sophisticated, and contemporary appearance. What makes this diamond cut unique is the large, open table, and the step cuts of the pavilion. This results in a stunning hall-of-mirrors effect, as opposed to a sparkle, with the interplay of dark and light planes creating elegant yet dramatic flashes of light and long lines.

In short: The emerald cut is a rectangular step-cut diamond with 57-58 facets and cropped corners — known for clarity-first elegance rather than sparkle. Pick VS1 or higher: the wide-open table reveals inclusions easily. Aim for a length-to-width ratio of 1.30-1.50. Mohs 10 hardness suits daily engagement-ring wear. Lab-grown emerald cuts run 60-80% below natural equivalents at identical clarity, colour, and carat.

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AN INTRODUCTION

Boasting an elegant yet bold appearance, an Emerald cut diamond ring is unsurprisingly a popular choice. Unlike the Round Brilliant cut, which is famed for its stunning sparkle, the Emerald diamond creates a different yet equally stunning effect, like a hall of mirrors. When buying an Emerald cut, it is vital to purchase one that has a high clarity grading, as this is a shape that is unforgiving when it comes to any flaws.

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FEATURES

The Emerald diamond has a rectangular shape, with a flat and broad plane as well as truncated corners. When you view this cut from above, the plane looks like steps, which is why it can also be called the Step cut. The number of facets can differ from diamond to diamond, but there tends to be 57, 32 on the pavilion and 25 on the crown. Emerald diamonds vary from narrow rectangles to almost square.

if you want something more rectangular, you should go for a higher length to width ratio, while a lower ratio is recommended for those seeking more of a square shape. Most people tend to go for a ratio between 1.30 and 1.50. The diamond’s broad flat plane highlights the natural crystalline rectangular growth while extenuating the diamond’s clarity, which is why you are advised to go for a high grading.

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BUYING ADVICE

There is a lot to consider when buying an Emerald cut diamond rings. As already mentioned, the clarity is crucial; if you opt for an Emerald cut with a SI2 clarity grade, it is extremely likely that the inclusions will be visible to the naked eye. Emerald diamonds can also show more colour, which is why you should go for one that is graded between D-G if you would like to avoid any warmth. Emerald cuts can appear bigger than they are because they have a five per cent greater surface area when compared with a Round cut. Thus, you can get away with buying a smaller size diamond. This cut can also make your fingers look more slender because the diamond itself is elongated.