Emerald cut diamonds feature large open facets and a wide table.
Emerald cut diamond facets.
Although an emerald cut diamond is less brilliant than most other cuts it has long facets that give it an elegant brilliance.
The size of a diamond may also be a factor.
If cut differently from the standard gems have the term modified added to their names.
Emerald cut diamonds stand out because of their rectangular facets and elongated shape.
The emerald is usually comprised of 57 facets with 25 on the crown and 32 on the pavilion although the number of rows of facets on both the crown and pavilion can vary altering the total number of facets for this cut.
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 than the other brilliant cut diamonds.
This style is referred to as a step cut.
Whereas emerald cut diamonds are rectangular and each diamond varies in length and width.
Very small 0 02 carats 4 mg diamonds known as melée are usually given simplified cuts i e with fewer facets this is because a full cut brilliant of such small size would appear milky to the human eye owing to its inability to resolve the stone s dispersive fire conversely very large diamonds are usually given fancy cuts with many.
These rectangular step cut facets are the only ones that define the cut so you can choose the individual proportions and qualities you love.
The emerald cut has 58 facets 25 crown 8 girdle and 25 pavilion.
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.
For example modified round brilliant or modified emerald cut.
Emerald cut diamonds are instantly recognizable by their step cut facets that create a geometric hall of mirrors effect.
This wide palette makes inclusions and clarity issues more visible versus other diamond shapes.
However the emerald cut stone reveals a classic beauty and elegance not seen in other cuts.
The shape and facet types remain the same but the number and arrangement of facets may differ.
A round brilliant cut diamond features 58 facets including the culet which the diamond cutter indexes upon the surface evenly in sections of eight.
Emerald is an elegant and sophisticated classic.
Emerald cut engagement rings are a timeless choice and our outstanding selection of handcrafted engagement ring settings offers options from solitaires to halos sure to fit your style.
