Salt and Pepper Diamonds, also known as Dalmatian Diamonds, Galaxy Diamonds, and Grey Diamonds, have a certain sense of personality that goes along with the name. The terms all reference the specific inclusions in the diamond that can look like a sprinkling of salt and pepper, the spots on a dalmatian, or the twinkling far-away […]
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With an outline that resembles the emerald cut but the ability to show far more brilliance, radiant cut diamonds are just that – radiant. Radiant cut diamonds certainly live up to their name and owe their impressive radiance to the 70 facets found in the pavilion and crown that require expert craftsmanship to create. Radiant
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Combining the sleek straight edges of the square cut with the softness and femininity of the round cut, the cushion cut diamond is the perfect combination of old-world elegance and classic charm. Some might call it an “old-new classic.” The cushion cut diamond features round corners and large facets that give it more rainbow-colored flashes
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Considered to be a fancy cut, the popularity of oval cut diamonds and gemstones has exploded over the course of the past several years. The oblong shape oval diamonds have is quite different from the more geometric standard cuts people traditionally associate with jewelry, but it’s still an extremely elegant one that can make for
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The wide variety of different objects marquise cut diamonds have been compared to – a smile, football, an eye, and more – speaks to how unique and visually interesting the cut is, but diamond cutters often refer to it as a “navette.” In French, navette means “little ship” and the word perfectly describes the hull-like
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Essentially a blend of the princess and emerald cuts, Asscher cut diamonds have brilliant faceting with X-shaped facets that go from the corners to the center cutlet. The cut features a flat table, big step facets, near-perfect symmetry, and a high crown with truncated corners that technically make Asscher cut gemstones an octagon, but they
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Emerald cut diamonds and gemstones are some of the most unique cuts on the market with elegant, steeped cuts resembling stairs that stray from the traditional triangle or kite-shaped facets. The unique look alone makes emerald cut engagement rings, diamonds, gemstones, and other jewelry a popular choice for those looking to stand out and make
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Did you know that three out of every four jewelry clients have jewelry made with a round brilliant diamond? The round brilliant is classic & compliments every look and style. In addition to its timeless appearance, this cut design has a low chipping risk and possesses the most sparkle & scintillation of any cut. Keep
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A heart-shaped gemstone or diamond is one of the rarest “fancy” shapes available from jewelers. This is because only a highly-skilled artisan can cut a gemstone into a heart properly. This is especially true of diamonds, which are much more challenging to work with due to their exceptional hardness. However, heart-cut diamonds and heart-shaped gemstones
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The pear cut or teardrop gemstone is one of the most popular cuts on the market today. That’s because, similarly to the round cut, it maximizes the gem’s potential for sparkling. It’s also a popular cut for rings due to its capacity to make the finger look thinner and longer. However, rings aren’t the only
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