Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Rings

Right now there is a real craze for the emerald cut diamond engagement rings. This is a cut that goes from square to more oblong. Basically it is a rectangle. It is one of the oldest and simplest cuts for a gem and goes back thousands of years.

Why the craze for emerald cut diamond engagement rings? First of all if you square cut a gem it often looks bigger. You get to keep most of the surface of the stone. Some people also like the feel of a flat stone as well as the way that it can offer a look through the stone. This is especially interesting if the stone has any flaws or interesting aspects to it.

Yet another reason that emerald cut diamond engagement rings are more popular recently is because there is also a fad right now for wearing oversized cocktail rings. Cocktail ring gem cuts tend to be very large and very simple such as square, round, pear or oval. You simply get to see more of the stone in the ring in general. The emerald cut ring makes it look like you are about to attend an Edwardian era cocktail party.

The larger the stone the better the emerald cut is going to look. It is also nice to have a diamond in a setting that does not have any backing so you can see through the stone. If you can’t afford an emerald cut diamond then consider using a different gemstone as the center stone such as a ruby, sapphire or of course — emerald! The style of cut was given it’s name because it is a common way of cutting emeralds which are a much softer stone than a diamond. The square shape helps keep the entire stone intact and less resistant to fractures.

Emerald cut diamond engagement rings may not be as brilliant as other cuts but they definitely look very elegant. To achieve more brilliance you can have the stone cut in steps so that there is more refraction on the underside of the stone. This is exactly what it sounds like. The stone is given minuscule precision hewn ledges that descend down into the setting to create more sparkle.

Emerald cut stones look great in any type of metal whether it be gold, silver or platinum. Emerald cut diamond engagement rings that are made of gold tend to look more like they belong on the ring finger of an old finger. Silver offers the younger more contemporary look.

Emerald cut stones also look a little more masculine so they are a great cut to use for a male engagement ring. Emerald cut diamond rings are also suited to athletic people who need a strong, securely placed stone that is grasped in a four pronged claw like setting. Square settings can also be set high up above the ring itself to increase the glitter of the stone or set more discreetly into the band to protect it. This is why emerald cut diamond stones are such practical and versatile engagement ring settings.