Back by popular demand, we are kicking off another installment of Know Your Diamond Shape with Deutsch Fine Jewelry. We covered some of the diamond shapes that are most commonly seen in luxury jewelry in the first installment of Know Your Diamond Shapes, where we went over some old favorites like the glittering brilliant round diamond or the elegant marquis-cut diamonds. In our second installment, Know Your Diamond Shapes Part 2 we got familiar with some classics like the regal emerald-cut diamond and the sparkling cushion diamond. This time, we want to show off some challenges to the form and showcase some new ways to harness that icy diamond shine.
Show Off Your Shape
It’s time to let down the hair and live a little. Usually, the shape and cut of the diamond is determined by the clarity and color of the raw material. For instance, if the raw diamond is a little bit cloudy with some inclusions, a jeweler would typically choose a multifaceted shape like the brilliant round to bring out the beauty of the inner crystalization. On the other hand, if the raw diamond is flawless and clear, a jeweler would probably choose an open-faced shape like the emerald-cut diamond to show off its natural clarity. There is a well-known science that goes into the proper shape designations of diamonds. However, it is also an art. Sometimes, a girl just wants a cute shape that still dazzles passersby with shiny brilliance. Not too much to ask. Today we are diving into the diamond shapes that may be new to the scene, but they sparkle just as brightly.
Forbidden Fruit
The pear-shaped diamonds have been a favorite for fans of flair for centuries, but they are rare enough in most luxury jewelry settings that they still feel new and edgy. Also known as teardrop diamonds, pear-shaped diamonds give a dramatic effect that was beloved in Victorian fashions and is still seen today in our theatrical darlings. The Deutsch Signature Diamond Pavé Band with Dangling Pear Shape Charm is a delectable example of our playful pear diamond. The yellow gold band houses a gorgeous pavé of brilliant round diamonds (as seen in our first installment of this series) and a dangling pear-shaped diamond charm in the middle. This whimsical centerpiece only adds to the natural charm of the pear diamond shape.
Begging for Baguette
The baguette diamond shape only has 14 facets, which is quite a few less than its famous cousin and doppelganger, the emerald cut (as seen in our second installment in this series) This one is a fan favorite for a pavé eternity band or an engagement ring center jewel. While a baguette-shaped diamond and an emerald-cut diamond might seem to be similar, baguette diamonds tend to have fewer inclusions because they aren’t hidden by the corner-cut facets. They can act as an elegant accent or as their own art piece in luxury jewelry. The Open Circle Baguette Diamond Ring by Deutsch Signature is a sight to behold for a baguette diamond lover. The abstract shape is hosted in a large circular pavé of brilliant round diamonds. The ring’s vignette is reminiscent of a natural diamond deposit, with the gorgeous baguette diamonds glittering among the brilliant round clusters.
Heart of Pure Diamond
Heart-shaped diamonds are statement-makers. These rare gems are hard to find and harder to hate. Nothing shows off sparkling femininity like a sparkling heart of diamond on a piece of luxury jewelry. They are known for symbolizing tokens of love and affection, given the shape, but are also comprised of 56 to 58 facets, which give them a veritable light show of brilliance. The Deutsch Signature Sideways Heart Bezel Diamond Necklace is a perfect example of what can be done with a diamond-shaped diamond. Set in icy white gold, the heart-shaped diamond makes a subtle yet mesmerizing pendant at the end of a white gold chain. Feel like a fantasy princess with this heart diamond necklace.
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