A diamond will cut glass -- an emerald will not.
A radiant cut diamond is a diamond cut invented in 1977 by Henry Grossbard that infuses the rectangualar or square shape of an emerald cut diamond with the brilliance of a round diamond.
One can purchase an emerald cut diamond from a variety of different places. These include jewelry stores, large department stores, and online through sites such as Amazon.
The Crisscut® Emerald diamond has an elongated shape with cut corners that emphasize clarity. As most Emerald Cut diamonds sparkle less than other diamond cuts, this is not the case for the Crisscut Emerald, thanks to our patented crisscross faceting. The elegance and beauty of a classic Emerald Cut, with unmatched brilliance. True to its name, the unique emerald cut was initially conceived for the purpose of cutting emerald gemstones. Before long, the breathtaking shape caught the eye of diamond cutters too, who swiftly drew inspiration for their own work. The Original Crisscut Diamond Emerald cut engagement rings by Christopher Designs are the epitome of classic beauty, bringing stark differences when compared with their classic round-cut counterpart.
There are quite a few different grades for Cut of the diamonds, the most common cuts used are: 'Very good' 'Good' 'Fair' The cut of the diamond determines how accurately the diamond is cut according to brilliance.
Emerald-Cut
Emerald cut diamonds generally have between 50 and 58 facets. You can find more about diamonds from the Gemological Institute of America. That's how I learned all of my diamond info. gia4s.gia.edu.
All diamonds have a flat surface on the top of the cut. The cut with the largest flat surface is an emerald cut.
Celeste 2.50 Ct Lab Diamond Emerald Cut Engagement Ring
emerald cut eternity band
One may buy an emerald cut diamond engagement ring at People's Jewelers. They have a series of off the shelf rings or one may choose to have some customization done.
The value of a diamond depends on its cut, its clarity, its colour and its carat weight. A local jeweler can give you the answer you want.