Like the princess cut, radiant diamonds are also considered a mix cut. Radiant diamonds, another deBebians favorite, feature cut corners and can be either square or rectangular in appearance. a/diamondsearch/" class="top_links">Click to shop Asscher diamonds. For optimal results, select an Asscher diamond with a clarity grade of VS2 or better. By definition, all Asscher diamonds are square and the length-to-width ratio will be 1.0 with very slight variances (such as 1.006). Essentially square-cut emerald diamonds, Asscher diamonds feature step cut faceting and are much easier to see into than other diamond shapes. Click to shop cushion diamonds.Īsscher diamonds are named after Joseph Asscher, who designed the original Asscher cut in 1902. Your personal preference should dictate which type you opt for. The shape of the stone can range from square to rectangular. The shape of the diamond resembles a pillow, which is why these diamonds are sometimes also called pillow cut diamonds. Click to shop oval diamonds.Īt deBebians, the cushion diamond is one of our personal favorites. For an ideal oval shape, select one with a length to width ratio between 1.33 and 1.66. When set as the center stone of an engagement ring, an oval diamond can help elongate the wear's fingers. However, oval diamonds show body color more than round diamonds, so selecting a whiter stone is key. Oval diamonds display beautiful brilliance comparable to round diamonds. When selecting an ideal emerald diamond, choose a clarity grade of VS2 or better and a length to width ratio between 1.30 and 1.40. This type of cut accentuates the diamond's clarity, whiteness and lustre, and therefore it is much easier to see into an emerald cut diamond than a brilliant cut diamond. Click to shop princess diamonds.Įmerald diamonds feature step cut faceting, which means there are long facets that run the length of the diamond. A ratio above 1.06 will start to look rectangular, so for an ideal shape choose one with a ratio between 1.0 and 1.05.
A ratio of 1.0 indicates that the diamond is perfectly square. When shopping for a princess diamond, length to width ratio is an extremely important factor. Princess is the second most popular shape after round and is typically square in shape with pointy corners. Round diamonds are also more expensive than the fancy cuts shown below. The deBebians Vault Collection features the very best round diamonds available with ideal depth and table percentages as well as excellent polish and symmetry, certified exclusively by the Gemological Institute of America. Select a round diamond from our signature Vault Collection or with an excellent or very good cut grade to maximize brilliance and sparkle. Round diamonds are the most popular and most traditional. The length to width ratio can be found on the loose diamond's product page under "Detailed Diamond Specifications." Below, we have provided sample images of how different shapes of diamonds would look like at different ratios. As the ratio increases, the diamond becomes more rectangular, such as a ratio of 1.3. A perfectly square diamond - a key factor for selecting square diamonds like princess or Asscher diamonds - would have a ratio of 1.0. The ratio number is an easy way to determine how square or rectangular a diamond appears. Our GIA graduate gemologists can be reached by phone at 21 during regular business hours.Īll the fancy shapes sold on deBebians have a length to width ratio, which is the length of the stone divided by the width of the stone, when measured facing up. Please do not hesitate to call us if you have any additional questions. This primer will assist you in understanding the key diamond attributes to consider when shopping for a particular diamond shape. Unique characteristics determine quality for each diamond shape. Our signature Vault Collection offers the finest quality round diamonds available. All of our certified loose diamonds are graded to have D-J color, FL-SI2 clarity, and excellent, very good, or good cut. We offer a wide selection of traditional round diamonds, as well as fancy diamond shapes. At deBebians, we apply strict quality standards to all of our diamonds.
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