Archive for the 'Diamond Cutting' Category

The Emerald Cut

Sunday, March 22nd, 2009

There are many different styles of diamond cuts and the emerald cut is one of these. It is becoming an increasingly popular choice for fashion jewellery and for diamond necklaces. It has not been one of the most favoured cuts for a long time because all the inclusions and fragments of trapped metals in the […]

Pear cut diamonds

Saturday, March 21st, 2009

If you are a lover of round cut diamonds and their brilliance and fiery look, but, you long for something a little bit special and unique, the pear cut diamond is probably the one for you. The pear shaped diamond is slightly rarer than other cuts. It is elegant and sophisticated but also quirky and […]

The ‘True Weight’ of Diamonds

Wednesday, March 4th, 2009

Diamonds which are sold as one carat diamonds are usually not actually one carat at all, if they have been cut in the right way. Diamonds come in many different forms and various shapes and sizes. Many diamonds are actually of a higher weight than thought. This is because many jewellers are not cutting diamonds […]

Princess Cut Diamonds

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

The princess cut diamond is one of the most popular cuts, due, in no small part, to its beautiful sharp, uncut corners. Princess cut diamonds are usually square in shape, but, they are occasionally a more rectangular shape. When you compare diamond rings with princess diamonds with ordinary diamonds the difference is immediately noticeable.
The princess […]

Birthstones - April

Monday, February 9th, 2009

People who are born in April are lucky indeed because their birthstone is the diamond. The diamond is the most popular and sought after of all the gemstones and diamond rings are one of the most popular pieces of jewellery available. It is noted for its amazing ability to reflect light and refract it into […]