The diamonds appear to be floating in a channel that has been carved out of the metal band. The metal does not cover the top part of the stone.
Prong
This is one of the most common types of settings. Basically, the diamonds are held in place by prongs that cover part of the stone and are raised above the band.
Channel
The diamonds appear to be floating in a channel that has been carved out of the metal band. The metal does not cover the top part of the stone.
Prong
This is one of the most common types of settings. Basically, the diamonds are held in place by prongs that cover part of the stone and are raised above the band.
Solitaire
A men's solitaire band features a single diamond as the focal point of the design.
Three Stone Ring
A men's three stone band features three diamonds set across the top of the band. Three stones are symbolic of love's past, present and future.
Multi Stone
A men's multi-stone band features a collection of diamonds in various cuts or shapes arranged in a fashionable and unique setting.
Plain
High polished with smooth and rounded edges.
Engraved
Characterized by a pattern that is satin finish, hammered, diamond cut, matte finish and more.
Milgrain
High polished band with one or more rows of beaded design.
4-Prong Round
3-Prong Round
4-Prong Princess
V-Prong Princess
Solitaire
The most classic of all engagement ring settings, the solitaire ring style consists of a single diamond set into a solid metal band. The solitaire diamond can be any shape, cut and size depending on the actual setting.
SideStone
Solitaire with side diamonds settings feature both classic and contemporary styles. The center diamond solitaire can be of any shape, cut and size depending on the setting. The accent or side diamonds may be set in either pave or prong settings. The side diamonds can be different shapes, cut and sizes depending on the actual setting.
Bridal Sets
Bridal sets take the guesswork out of selecting an engagement ring. Our bridal sets expertly blend matching diamonds, patterns, and precious metals into elegant and perfectly paired engagement rings. The individual components of a bridal set are designed to fit together perfectly. Two rings become one, just like the two of you on your wedding day.
Vintage
The Vintage setting collection offers a romantic flair of the past. These settings feature filigree, etching and fine detail in the setting to complement the solitaire diamond. Vintage settings generally include diamond accents as part of their design.
Halo
The halo style is used with many different cut of gems, for example: round cut, old mine cut, cushion cut, pear cut, etc.
The halo ring effect makes the center stone look more brilliant and it brings the viewers attention to the center stone. It outlines and encircles the center stone beautifully and make the ring that much more great.
Channel
The diamonds appear to be floating in a channel that has been carved out of the metal band. The metal does not cover the top part of the stone.
Traditional
The most classic of all three stone ring settings, the solitaire ring style consists of a single diamond set into a solid metal band. The solitaire diamond can be any shape, cut and size depending on the actual setting.
Plus Side Stones
Solitaire with side diamonds settings feature both classic and contemporary styles. The center diamond solitaire can be of any shape, cut and size depending on the setting. The accent or side diamonds may be set in either pave or prong settings. The side diamonds can be different shapes, cut and sizes depending on the actual setting.
Round diamonds are very popular and account for the majority of diamond sales. Round brilliant-cut diamonds are distinguished with their features of 58 facets and a 360-degree symmetrical shape. They are the most optically brilliant diamond.
Princess
Princess diamonds are available for those wanting a square or rectangular stone offering a similar brilliance of a Round diamond. If you are seeking a square-shaped Princess diamond, choose a length-to-width ratio between 1 and 1.05. For a good quality rectangular shaped Princess diamond, choose a length-to-width ratio greater than 1.10.
Marquise
The Marquise shape's name originates from a legend of the Sun King who was in search of a stone polished into the shape of the mouth of the Marquise of Pompadour. The elongated stone will give an illusion of a greater size while accentuating long, slender fingers. Diamonds with a classic Marquise shape will usually have a length-to-width ratio between 1.75 and 2.25.
Emerald
Emerald diamonds have long facets and layered corners that resemble stairs. An Emerald shape will highlight clarity better than any of the other shapes. If you prefer an Emerald cut with a square outline, perhaps an Asscher-cut diamond would be best for you. For a more classic Emerald shape, look for a length-to-width ratio between 1.30 and 1.50.
Asscher
A variation of the classic Emerald shape. Asscher-shaped diamonds have deep trimmed corners and a thicker profile within a square frame. A classic Asscher-shape has a length-to-width ratio close to 1.00. If you prefer an Asscher-cut style with a more rectangular outline, look into an Emerald-cut stone.
Radiant
Blocked corners are a signature feature of Radiant shape diamonds. They can combine the glamour of a classical Emerald shaped stone with the brilliance and fire of a Round-cut diamond. If you prefer a square shaped Radiant diamond, choose a length-to-width ratio between 1 and 1.05. If you prefer a rectangular shape, look for a length-to-width ratio greater than 1.10.
Pear
Pear diamonds are a very stylish mix between a Round and Marquise shaped stone and they have a resemblance to an elegant teardrop. This unique shape is what allows them to be cut to accommodate a profile that is fatter and longer. A classic Pear shaped diamond should have a length-to-width ratio between 1.45 and 1.75.
Oval
Oval diamonds can offer the sparkle of round stone in a dazzling and elongated silhouette. These are the most ideal choice for those who seek a uniquely shaped diamond that accentuates long and slender fingers. Classical oval shape diamonds have a length-to-width ratio between 1.33 and 1.66.
Heart
Heart diamonds can truly offer a brilliance and symmetry in a shape that is a symbol of the eternity of romance. The lobes of a Heart stone should be rounded and clearly defined. Similar to a Pear-cut stone, the cut of a Heart diamond can be fatter and longer depending on your preference. A wider Heart shape will have a length-to-width ratio between 0.85 and 1.00. For a longer, tapered design, try a length-to-width ratio between 1.00 and 1.10.
Cushion
A Cushion shaped stone will have a square-rectangular cut with rounded corners and large facets that will enhance brilliance of the stone. If you are seeking a square-shaped Cushion diamond, you should look for length-to-width ratio between 1 and 1.05. For a more rectangular-shaped Cushion diamond, it is advisable to choose a length-to-width ratio between 1.10 and 1.20.
A Carat is the unit of measurement for a diamond's weight - it is equal to 200 milligrams,
and there are 142 Carats to an ounce. Carats are referenced by dividing them into points - there
are 100 points in a Carat.
A half Carat diamond may be referred to as a 50-point stone (about 100 milligrams).
Because large diamonds are rarer, they generally have a greater value per Carat than smaller sized stones.
This word for the measurement of a diamond's weight Carat - is derived from the carob seeds that were used
to balance scales in ancient times.
Today, it is important to evaluate all of the factors (all the C’s) and not just size. A large sized diamond
with poor clarity, color and cut does not have the value of many smaller stones. C’s like clarity, cut and
color determine the visual brilliance of the jewelry.
Round diamonds are very popular and account for the majority of diamond sales. Round brilliant-cut diamonds are distinguished with their features of 58 facets and a 360-degree symmetrical shape. They are the most optically brilliant diamond.
Princess
Princess diamonds are available for those wanting a square or rectangular stone offering a similar brilliance of a Round diamond. If you are seeking a square-shaped Princess diamond, choose a length-to-width ratio between 1 and 1.05. For a good quality rectangular shaped Princess diamond, choose a length-to-width ratio greater than 1.10.
Marquise
The Marquise shape's name originates from a legend of the Sun King who was in search of a stone polished into the shape of the mouth of the Marquise of Pompadour. The elongated stone will give an illusion of a greater size while accentuating long, slender fingers. Diamonds with a classic Marquise shape will usually have a length-to-width ratio between 1.75 and 2.25.
Emerald
Emerald diamonds have long facets and layered corners that resemble stairs. An Emerald shape will highlight clarity better than any of the other shapes. If you prefer an Emerald cut with a square outline, perhaps an Asscher-cut diamond would be best for you. For a more classic Emerald shape, look for a length-to-width ratio between 1.30 and 1.50.
Asscher
A variation of the classic Emerald shape. Asscher-shaped diamonds have deep trimmed corners and a thicker profile within a square frame. A classic Asscher-shape has a length-to-width ratio close to 1.00. If you prefer an Asscher-cut style with a more rectangular outline, look into an Emerald-cut stone.
Radiant
Blocked corners are a signature feature of Radiant shape diamonds. They can combine the glamour of a classical Emerald shaped stone with the brilliance and fire of a Round-cut diamond. If you prefer a square shaped Radiant diamond, choose a length-to-width ratio between 1 and 1.05. If you prefer a rectangular shape, look for a length-to-width ratio greater than 1.10.
Pear
Pear diamonds are a very stylish mix between a Round and Marquise shaped stone and they have a resemblance to an elegant teardrop. This unique shape is what allows them to be cut to accommodate a profile that is fatter and longer. A classic Pear shaped diamond should have a length-to-width ratio between 1.45 and 1.75.
Oval
Oval diamonds can offer the sparkle of round stone in a dazzling and elongated silhouette. These are the most ideal choice for those who seek a uniquely shaped diamond that accentuates long and slender fingers. Classical oval shape diamonds have a length-to-width ratio between 1.33 and 1.66.
Heart
Heart diamonds can truly offer a brilliance and symmetry in a shape that is a symbol of the eternity of romance. The lobes of a Heart stone should be rounded and clearly defined. Similar to a Pear-cut stone, the cut of a Heart diamond can be fatter and longer depending on your preference. A wider Heart shape will have a length-to-width ratio between 0.85 and 1.00. For a longer, tapered design, try a length-to-width ratio between 1.00 and 1.10.
Cushion
A Cushion shaped stone will have a square-rectangular cut with rounded corners and large facets that will enhance brilliance of the stone. If you are seeking a square-shaped Cushion diamond, you should look for length-to-width ratio between 1 and 1.05. For a more rectangular-shaped Cushion diamond, it is advisable to choose a length-to-width ratio between 1.10 and 1.20.
A Carat is the unit of measurement for a diamond's weight - it is equal to 200 milligrams,
and there are 142 Carats to an ounce. Carats are referenced by dividing them into points - there
are 100 points in a Carat.
A half Carat diamond may be referred to as a 50-point stone (about 100 milligrams).
Because large diamonds are rarer, they generally have a greater value per Carat than smaller sized stones.
This word for the measurement of a diamond's weight Carat - is derived from the carob seeds that were used
to balance scales in ancient times.
Today, it is important to evaluate all of the factors (all the C’s) and not just size. A large sized diamond
with poor clarity, color and cut does not have the value of many smaller stones. C’s like clarity, cut and
color determine the visual brilliance of the jewelry.
The most popular Color for Diamonds is "white" or colorless. Whilst Diamonds come in every Color of the spectrum, for "white" Diamonds true colorless examples are extremely rare and therefore demand the highest value.
Regular "white" Diamonds are graded by Color and are given letter designations dependent upon how far they deviate from the purest "white."
Put simply, just a small amount of Color can diminish a stone's "brilliance & fire" and therefore ultimately negatively effect the overall value of any given Diamond.
Diamonds deemed to be truly colorless are awarded the Color grading of D. Color grading then continues down through the alphabet, with each letter designating a slightly yellower tint. The progression is:
D : Absolutely colorless. The highest color grade, which is extremely rare.
E : Colorless. These are extremely rare and sought after. Only minute traces of color can be detected by an expert gemologist using a loupe.
F : Colorless. Significant quality stone. Slight color detected by an expert gemologist, but still considered a "colorless" grade.
G-H : Near-colorless. Color noticeable when compared to diamonds of better grades, but these grades offer excellent value.
I-J : These can be excellent value stones. I-J Color Diamonds are almost colorless with only a slightly detectable yellow tint, often making them offer excellent value for money.
K-Z : Inferior.
Recommendation : The best way to determine the true Color of a diamond is by looking at it against a white surface.
Math is the determining factor in deciding the cut of a diamond. Every diamond is cut according to an exact mathematical formula. The most common cut, the round brilliant, has 58 facets, or small, flat, polished planes designed to yield the maximum amount of light to be reflected back to the viewer.
This reflection, known as brilliance, is an extremely important factor in evaluating the quality of a diamond. A poorly cut diamond will actually lose light and appear dull. The two most common
mistakes in cutting a diamond are:
Too Deep:
Light escapes out the sides causing the diamond to appear dark and dull.
Too Shallow: Light is lost out the bottom causing the diamond to lose brilliance.
Proportions
A diamond's proportions refer to the Table Diameter, the Pavilion Depth, the Crown Angle, the Girdle Thickness and the Culet Size. The calculations of these factors are confusing and involved, requiring complex mathematical formulations and expensive equipment to measure and calculate.
Table
The topmost and largest facet of a diamond
Facets
One of the small, flat surfaces that is polished on a gemstone to increase brilliance and beauty
Girdle
A narrow band which runs around the circumference of the diamond
Crown
The top portion of the diamond which extends from the girdle to the corner of the table
Pavilion
The bottom part of a diamond which covers the area between the girdle and culet
Culet
The bottom most part of a diamond
Depth
The height of a diamond
A diamonds brilliance is affected by:
a) The depth of the diamond compared to its diameter
b) The diameter of the table compared to the diameter of the diamond
Polish and Symmetry Polish
All the facets of a diamond are not equally hard, it is therefore possible to polish and shape a diamond.
The polish rating refers to the minute lines left on the diamond after the polishing process; these lines are straight in appearance. After cutting, each diamond facet is polished to improve the appearance and light return and so it is important to note all facets when considering this grade. If one of these facets has a burn mark from the polishing process then this will significantly affect the rating even though this may be unnoticeable when the diamond is set. A polish grade of good or higher will normally mean that no polish lines are visible to the unaided eye. However, below this rating polish lines may be visible, significantly reducing the overall brilliance of the diamond.
Symmetry
Symmetry refers to the alignment of a diamond’s facets and its overall fire and brilliance. The light bounces around inside a diamond reflecting off the facets, if the facets are not properly aligned then the light will not be returned through the top of the diamond into the eye*. The symmetry of a diamond has an important influence on the overall appearance of the diamond, for example if a round diamond has poor symmetry then the overall appearance will not be round as the different sides of the diamond will not look the same.
* The term Hearts and Arrows is used to describe the visual effect achieved in a round diamond with perfect symmetry and angles, once this type of diamond is set the hearts and arrows pattern will not be visible.
Diamond Pricing
Whilst the Color, Clarity and Carat of a diamond are a good indication of the overall appearance of the diamond you will receive, they will often not be the final determining factors in the brilliance of the diamond and therefore the price of the diamond. Being that 98% of a diamond’s brilliance is controlled by the quality of its Cut those interested in the most brilliant diamond should be aware of the diamond Cut. The industry has made this synonymous with the shape of the diamond but these are very different. When we refer to a diamond Cut we are in reality referring to the compilation of three main factors, these are the proportions, polish and symmetry of the facets of the diamond. It is important to understand these terms when comparing what may appear to be equal diamonds in terms of their Color, Clarity and Carat weight with significant price differences:
Classification of Cut
All loose diamonds offered for sale are independently certified by recognized grading laboratories.
It should however be noted that the different laboratories each use slightly different criteria with which to grade diamonds, and for this reason the same diamond could be graded by three independent laboratories and come back with three slightly differing reports.
We understand that this can make it very hard to compare diamonds that have been graded by different laboratories, and in recognition of this fact, our experienced in-house experts assign each diamond with a grade based upon current market trends and standards.
VVS1, VVS2 Diamonds:
A superior quality diamond. Very, Very Slightly Included: Very difficult to see inclusions under 10x magnification.
VS1, VS2 Diamonds:
A lesser quality than the VVS1 or VVS2 grades. Very Slightly Included: Inclusions are not typically visible to the unaided eye, but are viewable at 10x magnification.
SI1, SI2 and SI3 Diamonds:
When combined with other factors, these grades represent good value. Slightly Included: Inclusions are visible under 10x magnification, and may be visible with the unaided eye.
I1, I2, I3 Diamonds:
These diamonds contain inclusions that are visible to the naked eye. I grade diamonds are often purchased by customers seeking the largest stone possible for their money and these individuals are therefore not concerned about inclusions. However, our website does not offer I3 grade diamonds.
CERTIFICATE
We only offer Diamonds that have been independently certified.
The reason it is important to have a Diamond evaluated by an Independent Gemological Laboratory is that Diamonds often contain minute, invisible to the naked eye inclusions or imperfections. These can have a major influence on the price. Therefore, if not for a great deal of scrutiny on the part of the buyer, it is easy to make a mistake and purchase a Diamond of lower value, believing it to be of higher value.
SPECIALTY DIAMONDS POLISH
Polish refers to the overall smoothness of the surface of the diamond. Polish grades determine how visible the polishing marks are on the facets of the diamond. Although polish marks are almost always invisible to the unaided eye, they do have an effect on the brilliance of a diamond overall. Blemishes that would be considered polish marks include polishing lines and surface nicks or scratches. These marks are caused by microscopic diamond crystals that are pulled across the facet of the diamond by the polishing wheel during the process of cutting.
SYMMETRY
Symmetry is an important element of diamond finish. Symmetry refers to the exactness of the shape and arrangement of facets. This includes naturals, misshapen facets and extra facets, off center culets and tables, wavy and out of round girdles, misalignment of crown and pavilion facets.
To the unaided eye, finish features usually have little effect on appearance; they are like pinpoint inclusions. The importance of symmetry is less important in diamonds that have lower clarity grades. Symmetry is more important in diamonds that have very high clarity grades.
When selecting your diamond, choose one of the following symmetry grades:
Excellent,
Very Good,
Good
Symmetry is listed on the certified diamond grading report. Few diamonds are available with Excellent or Very Good symmetry. Diamonds with a symmetry grade of Good offer exceptional beauty and are purchased most frequently. We have not to this date received a diamond returned due to a customer dissatisfaction with the symmetry grade of Good. Although symmetry is important, it is best to place more emphasis on diamond depth percentage, table percentage, crown and pavilion height as well as color, clarity and weight. Diamonds with fair to extremely poor symmetry should be avoided. Listed below is a list of abbreviations and brief descriptions of symmetry grades that are used by GIA, EGL, and IGI.
EX or E is Excellent, Flawless at 10 power
VG or VGD is Very Good, Extremely difficult to locate under 10 power
GD, GO, G is Good, Very difficult to see under 10 power
F, FR, FA is Fair, Noticeable under 10 power
PR, PO, P is Poor, Easy to see under 10X / Visible to unaided eye
VP, VE, is Very Poor, Relatively easy to see with the unaided eye
EX or EP is Extremely Poor, Obvious to see with unaided eye
FLUORESCENSE
Fluorescence is a property of some diamonds that emit visible light when they are exposed to invisible ultraviolet radiation. Fluorescence is detected by gemologist using a long wave and short wave ultraviolet lamp. Fluorescence can manifest itself in daylight and with some artificial lighting, giving the diamond a bluish and/or milky appearance. Although fluorescence lowers the value of a diamond, it can make a diamond appear whiter and closer to a colorless appearance. Blue fluorescence coloring can actually sometimes even improve the color of a diamond by a grade or two while lowering its value. Fluorescence can occur in a variety of degrees and colors, from common blue to rare yellow. Fluorescence is graded from None to Very Strong. Medium or strong fluorescence will actually counteract the slight yellow body color of a diamond that is rated a color grade of I or lower. Because of this, these diamonds will appear to be more white or colorless than they actually are, thus giving a budget-conscious buyer the opportunity to purchase a lower-color but whiter-looking diamond that can offer an appearance that is comparable to a more expensive, higher color diamond.
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