Diamond cuts come in a variety of shapes and styles. Some of the most popular types of diamond cuts are the round, oval, princess, heart, and princess square. Alternatively, you may choose from the Asscher, cushion, and Radiant cuts. Each shape has its own set of advantages and disadvantages. Learn more about each cut to find the perfect diamond for you.
Hearts and Arrows
While diamonds can be cut in any shape, there are 10 popular Diamond Shapes: Round, Princess, Cushion, Oval, Emerald, Pear, Marquise, Asscher, Radiant and Heart shape. Hearts and Arrows diamonds are a special kind of cut, which is extremely rare and only produced by a select group of jewellery companies. They were first developed during the mid-1980s in Japan, and they were created to have “ideal proportions” – that is, they are close to the modern round brilliant cut that was first designed by Russian mathematician Marcel Tolkowsky in 1919.
Diamonds cut in this manner have a very distinct optical quality. These diamonds are able to reflect the most light because of their internal structure. As a result, they are often more expensive than diamonds cut in other types of cuts. Their unique optical properties make them particularly desirable as a symbol of love.
Although the Hearts and Arrows cut is often regarded as the most beautiful and expensive diamond cut, a poorly cut diamond can actually look dark and dull. The ideal proportions of a diamond are crucial for creating fire and brilliance, and Hearts and Arrows cuts have excellent proportions.
Asscher cut
The Asscher cut is one of the oldest diamond cuts, introduced in 1902. The diamond was patented and named after Joseph Asscher, a Dutch entrepreneur and diamond cutter. It was popular during the Art Deco period, when its clean lines and brilliant symmetry made it a favorite of the rich and famous. After the Great Depression, the Asscher cut fell out of favor, but it was resurrected during the early 2000s.
The Asscher cut looks best with gemstones, such as rubies, sapphires, and emeralds. The cut is such that a hint of color will still come through the stone. This makes it important to choose the metal color that compliments the stone. Warm metals tend to hide any imperfections in the diamond’s cut, while white metals accentuate a clean diamond.
This diamond cut is similar to an emerald cut, but it is less brilliant. The Asscher cut can be purchased in a lower color grade than an emerald cut.
Cushion cut
A cushion cut is a classic diamond cut with a pillow-like shape. It combines many features of brilliant and old mine cut diamonds, and it optimises light reflection from the bottom of the stone. Cushion cut diamonds are often eye clean, although inclusions can be difficult to spot under the facets. Clarity grades for cushion cuts can be VS2, VS3, or VS4. The higher the clarity grade, the clearer the diamond. However, higher clarity grades may require additional considerations for engagement rings and larger carat diamonds.
The price of a cushion cut diamond can be very high, depending on the carat weight. A diamond with a higher carat weight is more expensive and desirable. In addition, larger diamonds are more expensive than smaller diamonds. So, if you’re looking for a more affordable cushion cut diamond, try to find a stone with a lower carat weight. However, remember that it will not be as lovely and sparkly as a cushion cut diamond.
If you’re looking for a larger cushion cut diamond, consider buying a solitaire ring. These diamond rings can look large on a finger, so you may want to select a ring with petite prongs. A band too narrow might not be able to support a larger stone without twisting the finger.
Radiant cut
The brilliance of a radiant cut diamond is determined by the proportions of its facets, angles, and polish. The ideal cut allows maximum light to enter the diamond and produce an amazing sparkle. A good radiant cut diamond will sparkle like the sun, making it an ideal choice for engagement rings, ring-making, or a fine wedding band.
When compared to a princess-cut diamond, a radiant cut has more facets, with 70 versus 57. The radiant cut is also sometimes referred to as a “Cut Cornered Rectangular Modified Brilliant” on a diamond report. This type of cut is also included in the standard four-Cs classification of diamond quality, or “CRC” grading system.
Conclusion
The ideal ratio of a diamond’s length to its width is 1.25. While diamonds with this ratio are considered the most desirable, some may fall outside this range.
