Emerald Cut Engagement Rings

For a wider style selection for diamond and gemstone engagement rings, consider emerald cut engagement rings.

The emerald cut was made famous by the fine precious gemstone for which it was named. Emeralds are traditionally cut in the shape of the emerald cut to maximize the appearance of the emerald gemstone, much the same as cuts are used to maximize the appearance of individual diamonds.

Emerald cuts are considered step cuts because they have large facets with broad, flat planes. The emerald cut is rectangular in shape, and sometimes square. Emerald cut diamonds vary within the rectangular shape; some are more rectangular than others, and some vary as widely as to take the square shape. The underside of the stone in an emerald cut engagement ring is also cut with rectangular facets. The result is a unique appearance optically.

Emerald cuts have come to be used widely in the design of the engagement ring. Emerald cut engagement rings are often comprised of diamonds cut in the emerald shape, but the cut is also used in the design of emerald cut emerald engagement rings as well as for rings with other gemstones in the main setting.

An emerald cut diamond engagement ring is a good choice to maximize the appearance of smaller diamonds. Fancy cuts like the emerald cut or the princess and marquise cuts can give a small diamond the appearance of being larger because of their elongated shapes.

In emerald cut diamond engagement rings, the cut is used to maximize the clarity of the diamond. The wide, flat surface of the emerald cut diamond really highlights the clarity of the stone as the clarity is not hidden amongst multiple small facets. For this reason, attention should be paid to the clarity of the diamond. Diamonds with lower clarity ratings that normally would look very nice in other shapes will not live up to their maximum potential in an emerald cut.

Emerald cuts are nice shapes for almost any style of ring. It is worth looking into antique emerald cut engagement rings before deciding on an overall style of engagement ring. Also shop for the right metal and color of metal for the ring; an emerald cut platinum engagement ring is a nice choice of metal as it will wear exceedingly well and the color of the platinum will further enhance the illusionary effect of the emerald cut stone.

The emerald cut has been used in gemstone cutting for ages. It is now getting its due as an excellent shape alternative to round diamond cuts and whether you choose an emerald or a diamond, an emerald cut engagement ring is worth a second, third, or fourth look.