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Get to Know Your Diamond Cut

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Diamond Cuts

Most people think that the cut of a diamond is the shape of the diamond rather than the actual diamond cut. Typically, the diamond cut pertains to the diamond’s quality rather than the actual diamond’s shape. For example, most people talk about diamond engagement rings that have a princess cut and think that they are engagement rings with a princess shape rather than what an actual princess cut is. Gemologists and jewelers frequently put the type of a cut in front of the shape. Hence, they may refer to mixed princess cut diamond engagement rings which means a mixed cut with a princess shape. However, people who are not so familiar with the difference between cut and shape will describe it as a princess cut and they should click this link to learn about the details. This is where people get confused oftentimes.

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More about Diamonds

While diamonds should be cut to get a certain shape, the actual cut of a diamond refers instead to its proportions. The characteristics of the diamond are determined through the depth and width at which a diamond is cut. Brilliance and radiance are set by the cut of the diamond.

Typically, diamonds are cut in brilliant and fancy cuts. Brilliant cuts are probably the most well-known cut and are frequently considered as the most saleable type of cut. Meanwhile, fancy cuts include rose cuts, mixed cuts, step cuts, and modified brilliant cuts. Generally, rose cut diamond engagement rings are seen in the antique jewelry most of the time. Being said, the rose cushion cut jewelry turns out to be more famous today as it is steadily making its comeback as an antique charm.

The amount of light and how it exits a diamond depend on the type of cut and is often cited as the cut’s quality. For instance, when a cut of the diamond is too shallow compared to its width, the light will directly exit the diamond with limited to no reflective qualities. Hence, this will make the diamond appear dark and dull.

When a cut of the diamond is too deep, the light escapes from the sides of the diamond instead of escaping through the diamond. This will also make the diamond appear dull. Perhaps, the rarest and highest quality cut available is known to be the Signature ideal cut. This is the type of cut where the light that enters the diamond is reflected in a way that it includes the whole diamond and allows for brilliance and radiance.…

All About Engagement Ring

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Happy married coupleToday, buying an engagement ring has now been a status quo of distinguishing yourself as someone who is already in a relationship and ready to settle down. The cut, pricing and the making of the engagement ring add a special feeling to your engagement day or ceremony.

The modern engagement rings are now in various designs; it could be a band made of precious materials such as silver, platinum, or gold or it could be a band laced with gemstones that brings an alluring beauty to the ring. The different major designs of engagement rings are discussed below.

 

Different Types of Engagement Rings

Solitaire rings are the quintessential classic type of engagement rings. They consist of a band and a gemstone; the band is possibly made from any material of your choice that ranges from gold to platinum while the gemstone should be chosen to fit your peculiar characteristics too, it could be sapphire or diamond cut in several ways that would be explained below.

 

Engagement Rings with Side stones: These exquisite rings are made with gemstones embedded into the sides of the band, which can be made of any metal material depending on your preference. Also, some side stones ring come with a central stone in the middle. The popular gemstones used for this design of rings are normally diamonds but you can personally customize your gemstone to the taste of your love and affection.

 

The Trinity ring or the Three Stone Rings: this ring is designed with its romantic history, it is believed that each stone symbolizes the past, present, and future of the time the couple has spent together and the ring would bind them together forever. The ring has a design of an immaculate platinum band with three exquisite gemstones; one in the middle with two places strategically by the sides. Normally, the gemstones are made of diamonds but you can customize yours into three different types of gemstones if you want.

 

The Matching Bridal Set: this is a beautiful set that combined the engagement ring and the actual wedding band, there is no set design on how it looks but it is generally good to have either the engagement ring or the wedding ring emphasizing the other and vice versa. For example, an exquisite platinum engagement ring with a gemstone should be matched with a simple gold classic wedding band, giving the bride a bit of color.

 

Tension Rings: this ring is one of those simple yet indefinitely classy designs, it consists of a band made from the materials of your choice, tightly holding a gemstone in its grip with pressure. For example, the gemstone is not held by prongs but gripped in between the two sides of your chosen band material. So, the band material serves as its holding support. It is highly recommended that you go for two contrasting colors for the band and the gemstone so it brings out the true beauty of the tension ring.…