Emerald Cut Diamonds

Your engagement, birthday, or any other milestone deserves some recognition. The perfect diamond cut shape depends on your personal style, but if simplicity is your mojo, we have just the shape for you. Talk about vintage nostalgia, and the emerald cut diamond appears.

As one of the oldest diamond shapes, the emerald cut has its roots as far back as a few thousand years, but its closest ancestor is the “table cut” which originated almost 600 years ago. More recently, the shape gained popularity during the 1920’s Art Deco movement. It is common to find emerald diamonds as the main central stone in vintage style engagement rings. The myth behind the name is that stonecutters had created this shape specifically for emerald stones.

After that, the cut became popular when diamond cutters noticed that it reduced the pressure during the cutting process which prevented any chips in the gems. Want to learn a cool trick? You can easily recognize an emerald cut by its elongated rectangular or square shape. The cut has 58 parallel facets that create an amazing play of light that focuses on clarity over shine.

There are many ways to make use of your emerald cut lab diamond. You can set it in a sleek solitaire setting to highlight its clean lines. You can even adorn it with delicate side stones for a touch of added charm. Gift the permanent sparkle of love to your loved ones by going for an emerald cut diamond in the setting of your choice. Be it for an earring for your sister or a ring for your mother, this cut has phenomenal step cuts, which create a hall of mirrors effect. There's a lot you can do with an emerald cut diamond. Pair this diamond in a lab diamond tennis bracelet for your next vacation, or simply don it in a pendant for a more sophisticated look! Your clothes will thank you for the extra bling you're about to gift them with an emerald cut diamond.

The perfect shape for an emerald cut diamond lies in its elongated rectangular shape, with the ideal ratio ranging from 1.30 to 1.60. Emerald cut diamonds have a greater intensity in color due to their large table and step cuts. These retain more color than other diamond shapes and allow the natural color of the diamond to come through.

An emerald cut diamond of the same carat weight as that of a round cut will cost you less. You can choose an emerald cut in either a classic solitaire setting or go with one of the more popular ones which is a halo setting for maximum brilliance. We believe diamonds are forever and there is nothing better than having an emerald cut lab diamond in your hold forever.