The
emerald cut refers to the gems that square or rectangular in
shape and featuring step-
cut facets. The
emerald cut diamonds can come in the market in variations of the
traditional shapes. Generally, they are considered as affordable compared to
solitaire diamonds, which refers to those featuring
round-cut single stones mounted in the center.
The affordability, which transpires to the cost of
emerald diamond engagement rings, is because
round brilliant diamonds are
cut into those
shapes using a larger rough
diamond when compared to square
shapes. In other words, only less rough
diamond is going to be wasted if the
gemstone is
cut into fancy
shapes. This allows or produces a
diamond with a bigger
carat weight in the
cutting process.
Emerald diamond ring settings also play a great part in its pricing. Usually, a
four prong or a
six prong setting is used in
diamond rings that feature an
emerald cut stone, whereas a simple
halo setting is preferred for
round cut diamonds.