What should I prioritize in an emerald cut diamond?

The top priority for emeralds is clarity. Emeralds are very unforgiving when it comes to inclusions, so I normally recommend VS1 and up. Once you get to SI1 and lower, the inclusions become visible to the naked eye. That's why you should prioritize clarity for emerald cuts.

What is most important in an emerald cut?

The emerald cut is made up of parallel lines so symmetry is very important. You don't want a wonky-looking stone. Like cut, symmetry is usually graded from Excellent to Poor so make sure you choose a diamond with a symmetry grade at the higher end of the scale.

Is color or clarity more important in an emerald cut diamond?

Due to the large, open facets of emerald cut diamonds, there's no place for inclusions to hide. Because of this, we recommend considering clarity first when choosing an emerald cut diamond, before balancing up color and carat weight. We recommend a VS1 clarity grade or higher to ensure an eye-clean appearance.

Which diamond characteristic should I prioritize?

Out of the 4 C's of diamonds, the cut of the diamond is the most important. This is followed by color, clarity, and carat weight.

What setting is best for emerald cut?

What's an east-west setting? Well, traditionally an emerald cut is set vertically, or parallel to your finger, running up and down. This is said to elongate the finger and will give you a classic, sophisticated look.

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Is VS1 good for emerald cut?

Considering that you can so clearly see inclusions in emerald cuts, a VS1 clarity or higher is the typical recommendation for a quality stone.

Why do celebrities like emerald cut?

It seems that many celebrity couples are crazy about the lustrous and bright emerald cut diamond engagement ring. The reason is simple; it is a clear stone with facets of linear beauty that seem to draw you into its depth. The emerald cut diamond is beauty in its simplest form.

Which of the 4 C's is most important diamond?

Diamond cut is the single most important of the 4Cs when it comes to the physical beauty of a diamond. Why? Because a diamond's cut determines how much it sparkles. The number of facets, the angle of the facets, and the symmetry and alignment of the shape will affect how the diamond returns light.

Is VS1 or VS2 better?

What do the numbers 1 and 2 mean – VS1 and VS2? A VS1 diamond has slightly fewer and smaller inclusions than a VS2 diamond. In other words, a VS1 diamond is slightly better than a VS2 diamond.

Which shape diamond has best resale value?

Since a round diamond is thought to hold the most value when compared to the other shapes, it will almost always be given a higher price than any other shape with similar clarity, color, and carat weight.

Is VS2 OK for emerald cut?

The clarity rating for an emerald cut diamond should be no less than VS2 clarity; otherwise the inclusions will be more visible. When purchasing step cut diamonds, make sure the color grading is no lower than H to I color. J to K color grades will make the diamond look slightly tinted.

Why do emerald cut diamonds not sparkle?

Even though this shape usually features 58 facets, emerald cut diamonds are less sparkly due to their step cuts. The emerald cut puts more emphasis on the clarity of the diamond than its sparkle. Get a diamond with excellent polish and excellent symmetry grades to maximize its sparkle.

What clarity is best for emerald?

Clarity Grade

Emerald cut diamonds don't conceal imperfections well due to their long, open facets, so clarity (or lack of inclusions) is important. We recommend an eye-clean VVS1 clarity grade or higher.

What does an emerald cut diamond say about a woman?

The Emerald Diamond

This cut is an old fashioned style and suits a woman with a vintage flare. It is suited to a woman who is bold, strong and marches to her own drum. Emerald cuts exude elegance and refinement. The elongated shape and step-cut faceting is great for someone on the more understated side.

What an emerald cut diamond says about you?

Emerald shape diamonds have long facets & layered corners that resemble stairs and, like its wearer, is strong and bold. This stone shape is for the woman who enjoys flashy and exuberant fashion. An emerald shape will highlight clarity better than any of the other shapes.

How important is depth in emerald cut diamond?

The proper depth percentage for an emerald cut is between 65% and 75%. You will find that an emerald cut diamond cut within this range will deliver more brilliance. An emerald cut diamond cut shallower than 65% will let a greater percentage of light leak through the pavilion which results in less diamond brilliance.

What is the classiest diamond cut?

The marquise cut is the ultimate in elegance. Its oval shape meets in pointed ends, resembling the hull of a ship — this cut is also known as the Navette cut (meaning "little boat" in French). In addition to being unique, this cut is also great for someone looking to create the illusion of elongated hands.

What's better VS1 or SI1?

But you may want to upgrade to VS1 for diamonds that are larger than two carats or emerald cut diamonds and Asscher cut diamonds that have broad facets that show inclusions more easily. If you are buying a round brilliant diamond, finding an eye-clean SI1 diamond may be a good choice for you.

What color diamond shines the most?

Because diamonds reflect white light, colorless diamonds produce the best sparkle and fire. In fact, the more color a diamond has, the less likely it is to reflect white light. And as a result, will produce less sparkle. A D-color diamond is the highest quality, and will offer the greatest sparkle.

What makes a diamond sparkle the most?

Refraction creates a sparkle in a diamond as a result of light bouncing around the inside, which hits your eye when the stone is in motion. The brightness, or brilliance, of light that exits through the top of a diamond is a result of both reflection and refraction.

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What's more important clarity or color?

Clarity is more important in shapes like emerald, princess, and asscher. Colour is important for cushion, radiant, pear and oval. Generally speaking, as long as you choose an eye-clean diamond, your diamond will still look beautiful in terms of clarity.

Why are emerald cuts cheaper?

Are Emerald Cut Diamonds More Expensive? An emerald cut diamond ring will usually be cheaper than an engagement ring with a round diamond and most other shapes. This is due to the lower demand for emerald cut diamond engagement rings and higher yield on cutting.

Who wears emerald cut?

PARIS HILTON, BEYONCE & JENNIFER LOPEZ ARE JUST A FEW STARS WHO APPROVE OF THE EMERALD CUT. From Elizabeth Taylor and Grace Kelly to most recently Paris Hilton and Maria Sharpova, emerald cut diamonds are one of the most popular engagement ring styles of the moment.

Is emerald cut a fancy cut?

The emerald cut isn't as fiery or sparkling as most other cuts. Instead, it reflects light in sheets, creating a clean, elegant look. However, since it has the largest table of all fancy gem cuts, it's also the least forgiving of inclusions. Any flaw will be clearly visible, and white diamonds will also show any color.