RockyUnderstanding
Rough_Rock
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- Aug 30, 2011
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Hi everyone,
About two weeks ago I started doing some research into an engagement ring. In the past couple of years we've talked generally about rings and what she likes, even getting down to looking at different types, but never into specifics like size, color, etc. I'm trying to maintain at least a shred of surprise, so I'm hoping to not bring along shopping for diamonds or rings, and I'm doing most of my research on the internet.
So far, I know the following:
Princess cut [or similar] diamond - this has gotten progressively murkier as I learn more about the seemingly infinite number of different types of square diamonds!
Platinum pave setting that shows just the stones, not closer to channel set with metal on each side. Something similar to this:
http://www.bluenile.com/diamond-engagement-ring-platinum_12925
Budget: For the diamond + setting, I'm looking at about $10,000.
Now, as far as the stone goes...
I'm having a little bit of trouble understanding how all the different names for these square cuts are related. So far, my understanding is [apologies for writing it all down like this but it helps to order it in my head]:
Princess cut - more reflective, lots of smaller sparkles, pointed corners. From what I have read, primarily here, these are also referred to as square modified brilliant.
Radiant cut - similar to princess but with the tips cut off. To my horribly untrained eye they appear to have very similar brightness / brilliance. Perhaps slightly larger facets.
Asscher cut - I'm not sure how to correctly describe it, but the immediate thing that comes to mind to me is very square-looking cut.
Cushion cut - Similarly reflective to princess, lots of smaller facets with a lot of small sparkles. Can sometimes [often?] look flat / dull, crushed ice was used to describe it somewhere..
However, as I've gotten further into the process and dug deeper into some websites, I've found the following that I am having trouble wrapping my head around. Are these just individual manufacturers take on a general cut?
Solasfera Princess
Quadex
Also, I know that there is quite a bit of information regarding cuts of round brilliant diamonds, especially on the GIA printouts [I have a couple to try and learn what I'm seeing from a family friend]. Is there similar information that I should be looking for on the princess cut diamonds?
Any other tips, links, or information would be greatly appreciated. As you can probably tell if you made it this far, it seems like I'm still in a little bit over my head. I'm headed to a couple of jewelery stores this weekend to take a look at some diamonds and get an understanding of what's realistic and in my price range, as I focus a little bit.
Thanks for the help!
About two weeks ago I started doing some research into an engagement ring. In the past couple of years we've talked generally about rings and what she likes, even getting down to looking at different types, but never into specifics like size, color, etc. I'm trying to maintain at least a shred of surprise, so I'm hoping to not bring along shopping for diamonds or rings, and I'm doing most of my research on the internet.
So far, I know the following:
Princess cut [or similar] diamond - this has gotten progressively murkier as I learn more about the seemingly infinite number of different types of square diamonds!
Platinum pave setting that shows just the stones, not closer to channel set with metal on each side. Something similar to this:
http://www.bluenile.com/diamond-engagement-ring-platinum_12925
Budget: For the diamond + setting, I'm looking at about $10,000.
Now, as far as the stone goes...
I'm having a little bit of trouble understanding how all the different names for these square cuts are related. So far, my understanding is [apologies for writing it all down like this but it helps to order it in my head]:
Princess cut - more reflective, lots of smaller sparkles, pointed corners. From what I have read, primarily here, these are also referred to as square modified brilliant.
Radiant cut - similar to princess but with the tips cut off. To my horribly untrained eye they appear to have very similar brightness / brilliance. Perhaps slightly larger facets.
Asscher cut - I'm not sure how to correctly describe it, but the immediate thing that comes to mind to me is very square-looking cut.
Cushion cut - Similarly reflective to princess, lots of smaller facets with a lot of small sparkles. Can sometimes [often?] look flat / dull, crushed ice was used to describe it somewhere..
However, as I've gotten further into the process and dug deeper into some websites, I've found the following that I am having trouble wrapping my head around. Are these just individual manufacturers take on a general cut?
Solasfera Princess
Quadex
Also, I know that there is quite a bit of information regarding cuts of round brilliant diamonds, especially on the GIA printouts [I have a couple to try and learn what I'm seeing from a family friend]. Is there similar information that I should be looking for on the princess cut diamonds?
Any other tips, links, or information would be greatly appreciated. As you can probably tell if you made it this far, it seems like I'm still in a little bit over my head. I'm headed to a couple of jewelery stores this weekend to take a look at some diamonds and get an understanding of what's realistic and in my price range, as I focus a little bit.
Thanks for the help!