A Guide to Gemstone Cuts and Their Ideal Placement

A Guide to Gemstone Cuts and Their Ideal Placement

There are cuts that cannot possibly go wrong with a gemstone, and then there are some that are fashioned for selective stones only. Whether you have the job of a designer or you are simply looking to customize a ring for your beloved, knowing the cuts, their properties and suitability are essential. Listed here are […]

Popular Fancy Cuts of 2019

Popular Fancy Cuts of 2019

The diamond cuts that we knew to be at the top last year have changed places in 2019. This year, the list of most popular fancy cuts has rearranged itself on the basis of the buyers’ interests and inclinations. If you are somebody who likes to take cues from the trends while shopping fineries, then […]

Recommendations for the Perfect Asscher-Cut Diamond

Recommendations for the Perfect Asscher-Cut Diamond

So you are looking to buy an Asscher cut diamond? That is an excellent choice, as far as cuts go. When the choice is Asscher cut, aim higher because this cut simply does not weigh heavy on the pocket. With a medium kind of budget, you can buy yourself an ideal cut Asscher diamond, if […]

Oval Diamond Engagement Rings

Oval Diamond Engagement Rings

Oval-cut diamonds are in this year. Aside having staggering carat advantage, this cut has a vintage quality about it. Loved for both, oval diamonds are the new fad in the engagement ring genre. As people’s taste in engagement rings is diversifying wildly, the fancy cuts are finding their way into the hearts of people. Oval […]

Diamonds under a Magnifier

Diamonds under a Magnifier

A diamond is a gem that sparkles naturally, whether or not the cut it sports is ideal. While all natural diamonds sparkle, not all cuts are perfect. You will be amazed to learn how technology manipulates the sparkle and size of a diamond on the face, thereby adjusting its scintillation and cut to the needs […]

Buying Diamonds by the 4 Cs

Buying Diamonds by the 4 Cs

When buying diamonds, quality is the first thing that comes to our minds. While it is right to stay focused on the quality of the stone when buying a diamond, there is more than just that. In fact, the matter of quality is a little complicated in diamonds. There are four factors that essentially determine […]

Cuts That Make Diamonds Sparkle the Most

Cuts That Make Diamonds Sparkle the Most

Although all diamonds sparkle, they don’t all sparkle with similar intensity. The sparkle of a diamond varies on many factors, one of which is cut. The cut of a diamond has a direct bearing on its brilliance. The faceting pattern determines the degree of light reflection which results in the so-called sparkle of the stone. […]

The Cut to Carat Comparison

The Cut to Carat Comparison

If there is one thing that you should know about carats is that they are never what they seem. Did you know that a cut can make a stone seem smaller or bigger, irrespective of the carat? Yes, a carat of a diamond can appear markedly bigger in a cut whilst looking suspiciously smaller in […]

A Voting for the Best Diamond Cut for Studs

A Voting for the Best Diamond Cut for Studs

It’s no surprise that diamond studs are one of the most popular diamond jewelry among women of varying age groups. They are sparkly and attractive, and most of all, they are versatile. Diamond studs are known to basically go with any kind of outfit. They are worn by brides on their wedding day, single women […]

A Glossary of Diamond Cuts

There is only a handful of diamond cuts known to us. Some are classic, others vintage and the rest fancy, or that is how they are broadly divided to our knowledge. Some of them you may have heard of already, even own some. However, for the sake of better understanding, let’s make a list of […]