The Comeback Kid: Emerald-Cut Diamond Engagement Rings

Round and princess-cut diamonds have long been the heralding champions of the engagement ring world, with round-cut diamond taking up a staggering 75% of diamonds sold today. However, 2012 has turned out to be the year of the emerald-cut engagement ring with an abrupt rise in popularity due being the diamond cut of choice for many high-profile celebrities as the recent engagements of Angelina Jolie, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Maynard show.

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The emerald-cut diamond is a beautiful look for all of its simplicity. It is readily identifiable by its rectangular shape, long step-like facets, and open table. With this open design, it is also important to chose a diamond with very good clarity as inclusions will be easier to see. Emerald-cut diamonds are an excellent choice for vintage or antique engagement rings because of their highly geometric look.

The emerald-cut is so named because the cut was developed for emeralds in the 1920s. Since emerald have a high number of inclusions, they are prone to breaking and so the fewer cuts involved for the gemstone, the less likely the chance of breaking. Since the emerald-cut has one of the fewest numbers of cuts, this also makes it a very budget friendly choice. The classic emerald-cut ratio from length to width is usually 1.50, although personal tastes may range from shorter or longer cuts.

Emerald-cut diamonds also require a four-prong engagement mounting, so keep that in mind when you go shopping for an engagement ring. Whether your taste range from a striking solitaire, to a show-stopping vintage design, the emerald-cut diamond is a beautiful look that’s sure to stand out in any crowd.

Famous Emerald-Cut Engagement Rings

Camilla Parker Bowels

Paris Hilton

Kim Kardashian

Elizabeth Taylor

Grace Kelly

Beyonce Knowles

Anne Hathaway

Emily Maynard

Angelina Jolie

Want more information on diamond cuts? Be sure to read our guide on how to pick a diamond shape.

King Jewelers offers an exceptional selection of stunning engagement rings, wedding bands, eternity bands, cufflinks, watches, and other wedding accessories. King Jewelers has a long history of extraordinary craftsmanship and quality. We work closely with you to help you realized the engagement ring design of your dreams. If you are interested in your own custom bridal design, please contact us at info@kings1912.com.