The cushion cut—also called a pillow cut—is between rectangular-oval and oval, so it can be of varying length-width ratios. Simply put, it is a rectangle or square with rounded corners, but it also engages larger facets and an open culet to display the diamond’s depth. This openness comes with an added concern for the diamond’s … Read more
An Asscher cut diamond resembles an emerald cut diamond, except it is square, rather than rectangular. Both of these cuts have cropped corners, allowing a four-prong setting to grasp the corners neatly. Clarity and color of the diamond are most important in an Asscher cut. The open table highlights the diamond’s clarity, just as the open table does for an emerald cut diamond. The … Read more
Of all of the Four Cs, Clarity is the easiest to evaluate and considered the most straightforward for the average diamond consumer to understand. While diamonds are being formed deep within the Earth’s surface, the extreme heat and pressure that help shape them can also create cracks, flaws or inclusions. These internal and external imperfections or … Read more
Contrary to popular belief, carat weight is not an accurate reflection of a diamond’s size, the carat size. A diamond increases in weight much faster than it increases in diameter. While small round diamonds that have the same carat weight are almost indistinguishable in size, the heavier a diamond gets, the less predictable its size … Read more
Diamond ‘cut’ often refers to two separate characteristics of a loose diamond: Its shape ie. round, princess cut, oval, etc Its make, or style of cutting and quality, which consists of polish and symmetry. In this article, we’re going to look at diamond cut in relation to a stone’s ‘make’ ie. how well it has … Read more
When industry experts discuss a diamond’s color, they are typically referring to a diamond’s transparancy, or lack of color. Diamonds composed of 100% pure carbon without any impurities render completely colorless diamonds. However, almost all diamonds contain some degree of color impurity caused by lingering traces of nitrogen, boron, hydrogen or other elements. Most diamonds … Read more