Emerald-Cut Diamonds

Today's Lauren B Diamond Difference is about an often requested topic that we have yet to cover in full detail; emerald-cut diamonds. This shape is by far one of the most elegant diamond cuts; because of its step-cut faceting, it gives an off understated brilliance with large flashes of sparkle coming from its long/linear faceting pattern. While other shapes come in and out of fashion, emerald cuts are like the steady horse in the race that will always have a timeless appeal.  As far as ring designs emerald cuts are quite versatile but most clients prefer them in our non-halo designs; either in our delicate micro pave settings or as the centerpiece in a three-stone combination.

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Today we are going to be discussing some more diamond quality recommendations broken down by diamond shape. The diamond cuts we will be diving into today are princess, emerald, asscher, and radiant cut. What these shapes all have in common is a square or rectangular shape giving them an edgy appeal and lots of shine!  As with all fancy shape diamonds choosing the perfect one can be very challenging because there are so many variations on their cut and quality to consider, much of which cannot be concluded from reading the diamond certificate alone.  Let's try to break things down for you here Continue reading →