As may be evident by the name, the "emerald cut" was originally developed for cutting emeralds, not diamonds. While the emerald gemstone is a relatively hard stone (7.5 - 8.0 on the MOHS scale), it is known for numerous inclusions (naturally occuring internal flaws). The inclusions make the stone vulnerable to breakage, making them difficult to cut. The stepped, normally rectangular cut with cropped corners (shown above), known as the "emerald cut" was developed to address these issues.
It was soon discovered that the emerald cut was also suitable for other stones, including diamonds.
The emerald cut diamond can be absolutely stunning. Because of it's long lines, it tends to be less fiery than a "round brilliant" cut, but it also tends to have broader, more dramatic flashes of light. The trim lines of emerald cut diamonds lend an elegant, sophisticated air to both the simplest and most elaborate ring settings.
Choosing an Emerald Cut Diamond
When purchasing an emerald cut diamond, it's extremely important to pay attention to quality and to select the highest grade stone you can afford. Because of the "openess" of the cut, flaws, color weakness, and a poor cut are more evident to the naked eye than a cut such as the round brilliant. The good news is, emerald cut diamonds are not as "traditional" as the round brilliant or as trendy as the princess cut -- making their pricing extremely economical when compared to the more common cuts.For example, compare the following two diamonds available at Mondera:
Emerald Cut Round Brilliant Carat Weight: 1.00 Carat Weight: 1.00 Cut: Very Good Cut: Very Good Clarity: VS2 Clarity: VS2 Color: F Color: F Price: $4,543 Price: $5,994
The diamonds carry the same grades and are the same weight, but the emerald cut diamond is $1,451 less than the round brilliant.
Our minimum recommendations for buying emerald cut diamonds are as follows (please remember these recommendations are opinion only, and your tastes may vary):
- Cut: Good
- Color: G
- Clarity: VS2
- Depth Percentage: 58-69%
- Table: 58-69%
Source : thediamondbuyingguide.com
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