Diamond Ring Shape Guide: Emerald

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Emerald

The emerald-cut diamond is among the most classic of diamond shapes.

Its clean lines come from step-cutting, or parallel line facets.

It is always cut with blocked corners and is usually cut to a rectangular outline, although a few are cut to be more square.

Because of its simpler faceting structure, larger inclusions are sometimes more visible to the unaided eye, so diamonds cut in this shape usually need to be higher clarity (I1 or I2 clarities should probably be avoided).

Length-to-width ratios should be considered when choosing an emerald cut: Usually a 1.50:1.00 ratio is preferred, meaning that the length of the stone should be about 1½ times the width of the diamond.

However, like all fancy shapes, personal preference prevails, and some may prefer a squarer outline, or longer, thinner rectangle.

An emerald cut is loved by purists and looks especially wonderful set in platinum, in a simple setting or a baguette side-stone setting.