Emerald Step Cut Diamond

The emerald cut is not a brilliant cut but is called a step cut which means it has rows of facets.

Emerald step cut diamond.

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. It is shaped with linear facets that are parallel to the stone s edge girdle. An emerald cut diamond is a rectangle with eight sides the corners of the stone are clipped creating the tiny edges. Instead of a culet step cut stones have a keel running the length of the pavilion terminus.

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. A rectangular shaped step cut with trimmed corners originally developed way back in 1500s. The emerald diamond cut looks like a rectangle with truncated corners. Emerald is an elegant and sophisticated classic.

Emerald cut diamonds are instantly recognizable by their step cut facets that create a geometric hall of mirrors effect. The asscher cut a square modified emerald cut is also popular. Because step cuts diamonds have a large open table and less facets than mixed or brilliant cut diamonds it is easier to spot inclusions. It has flat parallel facets that act like mirrors and produce what is called a hall of mirrors effect.

Because of the angle size and shape of the facets the emerald cut shows less brilliance and fire dispersion. Elegance is defined with this diamond engagement ring featuring a pair of step cut trapezoid diamonds complemented by a platinum design. Emerald cut diamonds offer an elegant shape and unique step cuts. They also have blocked corners to give the outline a distinct classic appearance.

Emerald cut diamonds usually take on a rectangular outline and chiseled step cuts with straight linear facets. Step cuts are comprised of larger facets which act like mirrors and resemble a staircase hence the name step cut. Like other fancy shaped diamonds emerald cut diamonds can come in a variety of length to width ratios. Emerald cuts are a phenomenal choice for those desiring a larger looking diamond without a hefty price tag.

Each side diamond is ideally matched in cut clarity and color to complement your choice of center diamond. The emerald cut has 58 facets 25 crown 8 girdle and 25 pavilion. The most popular and classic outline of emerald cut diamonds are close a value of 1 5. 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.

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. 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.