The Ultimate Guide to Selecting Your Emerald-Cut Engagement Ring

In-ring settings, the beautiful feature of an emerald cut diamond will often express finesse and elegance about centring stones. For those who have a profound appreciation for the classic beauty of emerald cut diamonds, the right selection of a setting is one aspect that must be considered to bring out the brilliance of the diamond.

The Mark Broumand jewellery designers would say that our emerald-cut engagement rings have long been prized for their sleekness and durability. Engagement ring settings trends, just like jewellery at large, change to offer some shiny, new and exciting options in which you can have a different look and feel to make your engagement ring stand out.

Prong Setting: Highlighting the Emerald-Cut Beauty

A prong setting allows the exquisite beauty of an emerald-cut diamond to shine by encasing it with four or six prongs at each corner. It allows maximum light penetration to make the diamond shine in brilliance. Visibility is also maximized; the facets can give the gem a unique step-cut look and elegant geometric appeal.

To give you an idea of which emerald-cut engagement ring setting suits you best, we highly recommend learning about the design process so that you better understand the integrity and care for the structure of your ring.

Origins Of The Emerald Cut

The "emerald cut diamond" or "emerald-shaped diamond" originated in the 1500s when stonecutters began cutting true emeralds into a rectangular shape. Emerald gems, unlike diamonds, are soft and brittle so a stonecutter found that "stepped" facets gave them the stability needed. Stepped facets run along the length of a gem in parallel lines, which remind one of the steps of an Aztec temple. This term, "step cut," applies to any gem with these parallel, receding lines, and diamonds following the same pattern as the original rectangular emeralds are now called "emerald cut diamonds.".

Are Emerald Cut Diamonds Popular?

Emerald-cut diamonds are increasingly becoming offered with the trend toward non-classic round diamond shapes among buyers. However, it is still a rare cut: only 8% of the customers at Caratbee preferred the emerald cut in 2019- meaning you'll be different with this diamond. Celebrities love to go for emerald-cut diamonds, as well: Amal Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, and Beyonce all happen to wear emerald-cut diamonds

What To Look For When Buying An Emerald Cut Diamond

The standards for an emerald cut diamond vary-and like all diamonds, your taste should be your deciding factor above all else. That said, here are some tips for finding the best emerald cut diamond.

Dimensions And The 4 Cs

Length, Width & Depth

Determine your desired length-to-width ratio. Intuitively, this ratio is calculated by dividing the diamond's length by its width. Depending upon the LxW ratio, an emerald diamond can be a long, thin rectangle or nearly square in shape.

Clarity Grade

Facets are long and open, so imperfections are not hidden well; therefore, clarity is critical. We recommend an eye-clean VVS1 grade or better.

Cut Grade

The quality of a diamond's proportions and symmetry is generally referred to as a "diamond cut grade". Although the GIA and the AGS do not award cut grades to emerald shaped diamonds, they do award polish and symmetry grades. Many diamond retailers use polish, symmetry and proportions to approximate an emerald shaped diamond's cut grade since these factors are pretty good indicators of sparkle in the absence of a true cut grade. For maximum brilliance, go for an emerald cut with Excellent polish and Excellent symmetry grades.

Color Grade

There simply is no such thing as a "best" color grade for emerald cut diamonds-or for that matter, any diamond. While the diamond grading labs-and retailers-tend to value colorless diamonds at a premium, it should be based on what you like best. Indeed, since Caratbee began selling diamonds in 1999, many consumers have come to prefer the slightly warmer colors (and lower price tag) of a G or H diamond over the colorlessness of a D, E, or F diamond.

Carat Weight

Emerald shapes will vary significantly in one carat of weight to another. So, target getting that right proportion with symmetry and polish within that carat weight you want.

Popular Trends for Emerald-Cut Engagement Ring Settings

• The newest trends in emerald-cut engagement rings are full of amazing ideas for people in search of a modern flair or a personalized nuance. There is something that favors every individual's taste and preference. Just remember to choose one setting that triggers your partner's taste, like the ones listed below:

• Orientation: East-west-set diamonds are set along the finger with a modern twist on the classic elongated emerald-cut shape.

• Split-shank bands: In this style, the band splits into two strands going to the center stone as if pulling your eye straight to the diamond.

Which Emerald-Cut Setting is Good for Your Engagement Ring?

The setting is very a personal preference, based on aesthetics and practicality. The modern appeal of the bezel or tension setting is contrasted by the glamour of the halo or the classic prong setting; each brings its charm to let shine the beauty of an emerald cut diamond.

Take your time, visit our different settings, discuss with our designers at Mark Broumand, and choose the setting that suits your style and speaks to your love story. You will ensure cherishing your emerald-cut engagement ring as a symbol of your commitment and as an heirloom for many generations ahead.