Emerald cut engagement rings are the perfect choice for those that love the translucent window like prism’s of this diamond. The emerald cut typically consists of 57 facets and boasts an elongated rectangular shape. Its appearance is commanding. Instead of the brilliance and sparkle you’re used to with round or cushion diamonds, you’ll see flashes of light in the emerald cut due to its linear, straight facets.
While most other shapes are brilliant cuts, the emerald diamond shape is a step cut. Resembling a flight of modern glass stairs,. Emerald cuts are rectangular with cut-off sides. Emerald cut engagement rings offer do offer less brilliance. However this shape instead produces what is known as the ‘Hall of Mirrors’ effect. A luxurious scintillation that is more subtle than a brilliant cut.
For admirers of clean lines and an appreciation of an architectural vibe when it comes to designing your engagement ring, the the perfect stone shape to fit the brief, an emerald cut diamond is an obvious choice.
