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Pear Created Diamonds Shape: is it for you?

by PJ Easton

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One of the most important things your prospective wife will comment on is the shape of the diamond in the ring.

The popular pear shaped diamond ring stone which is something of a cross between an oval and a marquise cut. The result of course being: an eye-catching shape resembling that of a glistening teardrop.

Pear formed diamonds match hands with petite length fingers. To make certain that pear formed diamond pleasure the fussy eye, consider the following:

The all important length-to-width ratio of anything between 1. 50 and 1. 75, with even shoulders is a must.

Uneven shoulders will significantly decrease the pear shaped diamonds’ value due to the fact that instead of the diamond having a perfect curve at the rounded end, it may appear to look more like a triangle, in other words creating what diamond experts and jewelers call high shoulders.

Culet relativity should preferably be centered under the diamond tables’ widest part.

Rounded end angling should be kept at ideally 41 degrees or as near as practically possible, resulting in a largely circular form at the one end of the stone. This will provide you with optimum brilliance.

Another consideration that’s of utmost importance is the diamonds’ cut. The better the diamond cut, the more sparkling its appearance. A well-cut diamond, regardless of its form embodies light and brilliance.

Nature determines the diamond clarity and color, it’s all up to the diamond cutter to release the stones sparkling beauty. The cut will allow light to enter, reflect off of natural facets and reflect back to the diamonds top as well as the eye of the beholder.

The pear formed diamond cut is based on traditional cut pattern of conventional round diamonds and usually has 58 facets standard. Should the proportions creating the shine not cut precisely, it may result in the middle area appearing darker.

Jewelers and diamond cutter often refer to this cutting flaw as a bow tie and can easily be spotted with the naked eye. Good news is that a diamond cutter will be able to remove such flaw easily by a little adjusting.

Pear shaped diamond are easily used for solitaire purposes or with other stones. A popular setting example is a large pear shaped diamond with two smaller pear shaped diamonds set directly next to the larger stone in a horizontal position.

It’s important to pick a engagement ring that you will love more in 30 years time than on your special day.

December 16th, 2009 | Tags: , , , , , , | Category: Diamond | Leave a comment

Diamond Rings: Ways On How To Spot An Imitation

Ways On How To Spot An Imitation

by Dave Harfield

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When you present your lover with a diamond ring, you can be sure that they are going to be swept off their feet; there is nothing quite like a gift that sparkles, shines and glitters in the light, one that you can take everywhere and anywhere you go and be sure to be the envy of every passer-by.

Nonetheless, there is always the danger that you may get ripped off; in any industry that involves large amounts of money for small, precious items there are always going to be some people in the business looking to take advantage of you. Imagine your loved one’s disappointment, (not to mention your own!) at discovering that the glorious gift that you have given them was in fact a fake and not even worth a fraction of what you had shelled out for it.

Luckily, there are ways in which you can protect yourself against the emotional and financial damage that such a con can incur, safeguarding against this unfortunate occurrence. To prevent you from being the next victim of a scamming trickster, follow some sage advice that may.

The first step, as usual, is the most obvious, yet probably the most important: find a jeweller that you can trust. Enquire to previous customers as to their satisfaction, research the jeweller’s name on the internet, essentially do as much background rooting around that you can before parting with your hard-earned money.

The next step is to request an authenticity certificate for their diamond rings; any jeweller unwilling to proffer this vital piece of information should be avoided like the plague. If you are unsure about the actual authenticity of the certificate, then you should make contact with the issuing body.

One should always check the cut of the diamond; it is easier if you have some background or expertise in the industry, or know an acquaintance who can lend a hand, (or eye!), yet in lieu of this, simply see which cut you like the best and assess which diamond rings sparkle the most, as this can often reflect the best cut.

Be wary of coloured diamonds that the jewellers claim not to have treated; naturally coloured diamonds are extremely expensive because of the fact that they are very rare. You may have discovered a rare bargain, however it is much more likely that the stones have been treated at some point in the manufacturing process.

A good idea is to get it valued by another jeweller straight away, if you have made the decision to purchase your diamond ring; this way you will find out immediately if you have been conned. It is important to make sure you are getting what you pay for, yet don’t let all this put you off splashing out on a diamond ring for a loved one, just be as careful as possible.

October 24th, 2009 | Tags: , , , , , , , | Category: Diamond | Leave a comment

Emerald Cut Diamond Rings

The Classic Look Of A Rectangular Stone

by Fred Gagnon

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Emerald cut diamond rings are diamond rings that have a classic look of a rectangular stone. They feature diamonds clarity and color. Emerald cut diamond rings have a sleek and elegant design. These rings are beautiful and basically affordable.

A diamond, even if it possesses outstanding color and clarity, will not sparkle without a good cut. The cut does not refer to the stones shape. The proportions of the diamond that controls the brilliance, durability and other features of a diamond is its dept, width and uniformity of facets. Diamonds are designed, styled or cut in various ways. Diamond cuts can be round, oval, square or rectangular.

One of the most popular cuts is the emerald cut, which is an example of a rectangular cut. Emerald cut is a rectangular step cut with trimmed edges. It is a step cut because its broad, flat planes resemble steps on a staircase. Such diamond cut has a square or rectangular gem girdle outline with the steps of elongated facets parallel to the girdle, the sets on each of the four sides and at the corners.

The cut was named emerald cut as it has traditionally been used for emeralds. It has a subtle and understated look with less flash, which is the reflection and refraction, than the brilliant cut. One of the most famous emerald cut diamond rings was worn by Lady Camilla Bowles, who eventually married Prince Charles Windsor of Great Britain.

The emerald cut has become a popular choice for diamond rings because it exudes a sophisticated appearance. It is often paired with accent stones particularly tapered baguettes and other emerald cuts for its elongated shape. The emerald cut diamond rings are indeed beautiful and affordable choice especially for an engagement ring.

Here are some reasons why you should choose an emerald cut diamond ring:

1. The full depth of the stone in an emerald cut diamond ring is very visible. Even though they lack the fiery sparkle of round brilliant cut diamond rings, they have special kind of elegance and simplicity. Emerald cut diamonds are not as brilliant as round and oval cut ones but they are very clear. In fact, looking into it is like peering into pure glacier water ice.

2. Emerald cut diamond rings have wide, flat, open faces that inclusions and inferior color are more pronounced that is why diamonds used in emerald cut diamond rings are flawless. Diamonds have internal flaws that is easily camouflage by round or oval cut diamonds. But emerald cut diamond rings are really flawless, an advantage over other cuts.

3. Emerald cut diamond rings are less expensive compared to the traditional round cut diamond rings. Also, there is actually more diamonds by weight with emerald cut diamond rings than round cut diamond rings because less of the stone is cut away. Therefore, you get more gemstone for your money.

4. Emerald cut diamond rings are as versatile as round cut diamond rings. They come in wide variety of styles which include engagement rings, wedding ring sets, conventional and modern rings with unique styles.

5. Emerald cut diamond rings are as versatile as the round cut diamond rings. They come in various designs including engagement rings, wedding ring sets, unique styles, conventional rings and modern rings.

October 19th, 2009 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Jewelry | Leave a comment
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