Perfect Emerald Rings

Are you shopping for a special once in a lifetime ring, perhaps an engagement ring or a special anniversary present? You may be feeling overwhelmed by all the choices in your local jewellery store. One smart idea is to choose a classic when shopping for gemstones. First seen in emerald rings, the emerald cut, also called the trap cut or step cut, is a smart choice for nearly every woman. An emerald cut stone is rectangular, with a flat top surface that accents the clarity of the stone. While this cut does not emphasize the fieriness of the diamond the way other cuts may; however, does allow for vivid flashes of light from the stone. This is not a cut chosen for a poor quality stone, whether for emerald rings or emerald cut diamond rings. The typical ratio of length to width is 1.3 or 1.4, but variations are seen. The same cut is seen in a square shape in the currently trendy Asscher cut diamond.

The rectangular faceted cut typically found in emerald rings works well for stunning solitaire rings or other pieces of jewellery. Equally attractive in yellow or white gold, an emerald cut diamond ring will accent and elongate the finger, making her hands look lovely and delicate. Emerald cut diamond rings are often somewhat less expensive while no less elegant than a round cut stone. Emerald cut diamonds, like most emerald rings; only require a four pronged setting. The lower price is largely the result of current trends; however, consider investing the price difference in a higher quality stone for the most beautiful options in rings, whether emerald rings or an emerald cut diamond. Emerald cut diamonds, like good emerald rings, can be more difficult to find. Consider consulting a good independent jeweller for help finding the right stone for your emerald cut diamond ring.

The use of this cut for emerald rings and emerald cut diamond rings has a long history. The first emerald cut diamond engagement ring recorded was given by Archduke Maximilian of Austria to Mary of Burgundy in 1477. A number of famous and well known diamonds have been cut into an emerald cut, including the Porter Rose and the Portuguese. Historically, emerald cut diamonds have been chosen by the wealthy and this cut is well suited to even very large stones. If you want a particularly large engagement ring, consider an emerald cut diamond for your ring to keep the stone from overtaking your hands and be ostentatious.

You can find emerald cut diamonds as well as traditional rectangular emerald rings in many jewellery shops. Be sure to educate yourself about the quality of diamonds, as well as clarity and inclusions before shopping for an emerald cut diamond. Furthermore, select a stone that suits your hands in both scale and style. Emerald rings have brought this great cut to emerald cut diamond rings and offer a sense of class and elegance even to a large stone. Moreover, the emerald cut offers an excellent way to show off a stunning stone in a ring that will be both traditional and stylishly modern.

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