Emerald Cut Diamond Rings Essentials

If you are in the market for a new diamond ring, then you may want to become familiar with some well know diamond cuts and terminology before making a purchase. In this article, we will first explore the emerald cut and its benefits, and we will end with some tips for safely purchasing a ring online. By the end of this read, you should feel more confident about making that big purchase of a brand new sparkling diamond ring.

When shopping for a new diamond ring, it is important to consider the cut; this is a factor that will not only affect the appearance of your ring, but also the longevity of the jewellery piece.

A step cut diamond consists of many horizontal groves running along its side. When the stone is viewed from the top, there appears to be a staircase running down either side of the stone.

While the step cut diamond is more durable and less prone to fracture, they do come at a price. The cut can be very unforgiving so it is important to purchase a stone with high color and clarity. There are a variety of different step cuts available including emerald cuts and usher cuts.

Feel free to get creative with your ring and don’t be afraid to mix and match different cuts. An excellent design option for your ring would be to combine the trapezoid step cut and the emerald cut.

This combination makes for an incredibly elegant and sophisticated looking ring. The main different between the emerald cut and the usher cut is shape; the emerald cut is more rectangular while the usher cut is more square shaped. You may also want to consider a step cut colored diamond. With the right choice of colors, a step cut colored ring can add some additional interest to a traditional style ring.

There are some important points to remember if you are in the market for an emerald cut ring.

This cut is considered to be extremely rare and unique, and is sought after for its vintage and distinct appearance.

If you are on a budget, then you may be happy to know that emerald cut rings are actually less expensive then many other cuts.

When selecting a stone, it is important to choose a diamond with a very high clarity.

An emerald cut ring allows you to see more imperfections, but the good news is that the cost saving involved with an emerald cut ring will allow you to choose a stone with high clarity.

Next, consider the color grade of your stone. If you are looking for a completely colorless look with no warmth, then select a color grade in the D through F range.

However, if you are looking for some color in your ring, then a stone in the color grade H through K may be right for you.

The openness of the emerald cut will not only reveal every imperfection, but it will also show the color very clearly, so be sure that you carefully consider the clarity level and color grade of your stone before purchasing your ring.

Emerald cut rings can be found for under $1000, and for well over $10,000 on the high end.

The price difference depends on the clarity level, color grade, and the overall complexity of the ring. While the high end may sound detrimental to your wallet, a high quality stone with a high clarity level will lead to greater satisfaction down the road.

Now that we have covered the factors to consider before making the big purchase, lets delve into where to make the purchase.

Buying a ring is a very big decision, and can admittedly be very costly, so be sure to conduct research on your retailer before making a purchase. Some reputable retail sites to consider are Diamond Ideals, Blue Nile, and Brilliant Earth.

However, this list only scratches the surface of the wide variety of ring retailers on the Internet. But be sure to do bountiful research before choosing an alternate retailer!

Research is so important because it is very easy to stumble upon a fraudulent retailer who sells fake diamonds.

A popular site that may have come to mind on your search for the perfect ring is eBay.

While this auction site can offer incredible deals that are not available from the high-end specialist sites, eBay is also full of fraudulent sellers.

It is important to carefully examine the seller’s listings on eBay before making a purchase.

Don’t be that buyer who clicks the buy button without even scrolling down to read the description, only to receive a low quality product and complain about it after the fact.

Read every work of the listing and look out for sellers who give an approximate weight and clarity. This is a tell tail sign of a seller who is looking to unload a less than perfect stone.

Whether you are on eBay or any other site, it can very difficult to choose a ring when you cannot physically hold and examine the stone, so be sure to choose a reliable and trusted retailer. As we have said, do your research ahead of time!

Now, lets review some tips for distinguishing a fake diamond for a real stone.

First, examine the stone under a light and look for imperfections.

While it may seem counter-intuitive, you actually want imperfections!

Since a real stone is naturally made, there will always be some imperfections in the diamond.

Also, carefully examine the edges of the diamond; a real stone will have nice sharp edges while the edges on a fake stone will likely be more rounded. Diamond is an extremely hard material, so rubbing the surface with sandpaper is sure to reveal a fake.

A real earth diamond will not scratch when rubbed with sandpaper. When choosing a retailer, the clique “you get what you pay for” is very applicable.

After reading through this article you should have a better understanding of the ring buying process, and a little more confidence with making the big purchase.

The most important take away is to do your research. Decide on your price range ahead of time and explore different clarity and color grade options before committing to a ring. Peruse different sites and consider visiting some physical stores to possibly make a purchase or just receive some advice. We hope that this article has answered some of your questions about the ring buying process and why you should really consider to get the emerald cut diamond ring.