So, as of late my mother has been
recently become addicted to Jewelry TV.
After she kept asking me what I thought about the cuts of certain
diamonds and certain gems, I started educating her on what little knowledge I
knew of gemology. So this inspired me to
write this week’s blog on diamonds and gemstones! Now diamonds and precious stones come in all
shapes and sizes, some extremely affordable, and some are extremely
expensive! Listed below, for your
enjoyment, I’ve not only given you the four “C’s” of diamond grading, but also
a list of some popular cuts as well as how to “rock” the rock!
Carat: Is the unit of mass used in measuring diamonds and
other precious stones.
Clarity: Is the quality of diamonds and precious stones relating
to the existence and visual appearance of internal characteristics of a diamond
called inclusions, and surface defects called blemishes. There is actually a grading scale for this
kind of measurement.
Color: This refers to
the actual coloration of a diamond.
White diamonds are given a grading scale but blue and red diamonds, (not
to be confused with sapphires or rubies) are extremely rare! When speaking of gemstones, certain gemstones
are offered in different colors, like the Topaz, which is offered in more than
4 different colors.
Cut: Lastly, the cut is a style or design guide used when
shaping a diamond or other precious stones, mind you certain stones will not
always be cut in certain shapes.
CUT GUIDE
Emerald Cut-it is a cut with rectangular facets to create a
unique optical appearance. With a wider
table and a wider pavilion, it allows a lot of light to shine through, creating
a beautiful effect.
How to “rock” it- Emerald cuts, in a larger carat are
definitely statement pieces. They make
great conversation starting rings or even beautiful stones to serve as a
centerpiece on a necklace.
Oval Cut- The way this diamond is cut creates a beautiful
brilliance that has similarities to a round cut. The reason why this cut is so
popular is because the shape of the diamond accentuates longer, slender
fingers.
How to “rock” it- Whether on a diamond or a gem stone, the
oval cut is a great cut to wear on any ring, especially when a larger carat is surrounded
by other smaller stones. I’m personally not a fan of oval cuts on necklaces; I
believe it ages a woman.
Tear Drop or Pear- This brilliant-cut is also called a
teardrop for its single point and rounded end. Because it is such an unusually
beautiful cut when places into a setting it is a popular choice for
diamonds. This gem also has a slimming
effect on the finger.
How to “rock” it- Although the tear drop is typically set in
a beautiful ring, I die for a tear drop gem when it’s set into a pair of beautiful
chandelier earring.
Princess Cut- This has been considered a fan favorite
amongst the non-round cuts. Its beautiful brilliance and unique cut makes it a
favorite for engagement rings. This cut is typically square in shape with
pointed corners, unlike the “square” cut which has diagonal shaped corners.
How to “rock” it- You can never go wrong with a princess
cut, whether it’s on a ring or a beautiful pair of earrings. And the larger the carat, the more beautiful
it gets. I will say that I’m not a huge
fan of this cut on a necklace unless they are strung together.
Round cut- The round cut diamond is by far THE most popular
shape in terms of diamonds. In addition to being the most popular and
researched shape, a round diamond will typically give you more flexibility in
terms of balancing cut, color, and clarity grades while still getting the fire
and brilliance you want. With a shorter
table, surrounded by multi-facets and a deeper pavilion angle then most cuts
this shape is STUNNING.
How to “rock” it- Whether it’s in a gorgeous ring or a pair
of studs you cannot go wrong with this cut!
Trilliant cut- These are triangular shaped stones which
deviated from the brilliant cut, which is what the name is based off of. Because of their equilateral form, trilliants
return substantial light and color to the eye. This cut has been considered
just as brilliant as round cuts, so for those who want that same brilliance but
what something other than a round, this cut is for you! Thus, this cut has been gaining extreme
popularity, and almost all precious stones look great in this cut.
How to “rock” it- Trilliants look gorgeous when set into
rings, because the shape is so unique, you can have a really modern looking, edgy design when it
comes to the band. The bigger the carat
the more beautiful they look, especially on studs or a chandelier earring!
Well there you go! I
hope you moms had a wonderful time learning about diamonds and gemstones, no
get those husbands to buy you some! And
remember, stay fabulous!
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