Diamond engagement rings
Diamond engagement rings -
Engagement Rings and Wedding Rings are available in a variety of
designs, stones, cuts and shapes. Amongst all the types of stones used
in engagement rings, diamonds are the most precious and appropriate
ones. But when it comes to the shape of a diamond, it's really a matter
of personal taste.
A diamonds shape can hide imperfections and
bring out the best in quality and value if cut by an expert. There are
10 basic diamond shapes of Diamonds. Diamond Vault Scottsdale offers one
of the widest ranges of diamond shapes available in the market, from
the classic round shape to the more eccentric and loved heart shape.
Round
Brilliant: Round brilliant diamonds are the most versatile of all the
diamond shapes since they can be used in a wide variety of types of
jewelry and in many styles. The brilliance and sparkle of the round
brilliant diamond produce exceptional beauty. It is also the most
brilliant of all the cuts.
Oval: The oval shaped diamond is an
adaptation of the Round Brilliant and it is usually seems to look larger
than a round stone of the same carat weight. Another positive
characteristic is that, oval shaped outline tends to look more
presentable than a circular one as a center stone for the three stone
diamond rings.
Princess Cut: Princess Cut diamonds have pointed
corners and are traditionally square in shape. These diamonds are only
made from rough diamond crystals that are very high quality and very
well formed, that usually correlates with cleaner rough as well. There
is superb collection of princess cut engagement rings at diamond vault.
Marquise:
The marquise shape stone is an elongated shape with pointed ends. This
shape looks spectacular on longer fingers and shows "big" proportionate
to its carat weight. If you want the look of a larger stone, then this
is the shape for you!
Emerald Cut: Emerald cut diamonds protect
the points of the stone by rounding them off. The Emerald is step-cut,
so color and imperfections are easier to detect than in a brilliant-cut
diamond. Engagement rings with Emerald Cut diamond look great.
Pear
Shape: The pear shape is a brilliant cut, which means it has exactly 58
facets. The Pear Shape Diamond is an ideal choice of diamond shape for a
drop pendant or earrings.
Heart Shaped: The Heart shaped
Diamonds are the best for engagement rings because these diamonds are
the symbol of love and romance. The quality of this shape will depend to
a great extent on the skill of the cutter. Diamond Vault Arizona has a
unique variety of heart shaped Diamond Rings.
Radiant: The
Radiant shape diamond combines the elegance of the Emerald-cut with the
brilliance of the Round Brilliant. The Radiant cut can either be square
or rectangular and includes 70 facets maximizing the effect of its color
refraction.
Asscher Cut: This design is almost a square version
of the Emerald cut. The Asscher cut includes a pavilion with rectangular
facets in the same style as the emerald-cut. For those of you always
ahead of the latest fashion trend, the Asscher shape diamond may be the
one for you.
Cushion Cut: Cushion cut diamonds are also sometimes
referred to as "pillow Cut" diamonds. Modern cushion cuts are based on
the antique style cuts, which are a combination of a round and square
outline with a softened square or "pillow" shape. These diamonds have
rounded corners and larger facets to increase their brilliance.
