why do some emerald cuts look wider (more squarish) and then others look longer (more rectangular)?
is this something you have to specify when buying an emerald cut?
they are different because of the lenth to width ratio. if you have a certain look that you like, you will just look for something within those dimensions.
6.00mmx9.00mm will be a nice rectangular emerald while 6.00mmx8.00mm will be more squaretangular
and of course, 6.00mmx6.00mm will be perfectly square.
well, you just need to find what YOU like. i think the definite rectangular (not too long!) look better. once you start getting more square, you have an ''asscher'' (which is a square emerald cut)
no, i dont have an ec but i can appreciate the look!
What's ideal in an emerald shape? Well standard is typically 1:1.5.... they range a lot of course from 1:1.25-1.75 and sometimes even outside that range like up to 1:2, etc.
BUT if you're looking for a "stock" ring that is not custom made you're better off with a 1:1.25-1.50 ... you'll have a heck of a hard time finding a mounting for something pretty skinny like say 1:1.75 or more, unless it is prong set and has lots of room to play with but even then it may be tough if it's close to 1:2 ratio.
Standard sizes are typically 5x3, 6x4, 7x5, 8x6, 9x7, 10x8, 11x9, etc... and you should stick close to that especially if you're going to get something say bezel set or with a halo.
Of course if you're going custom made none of that matters since they make it based on your stones dimensions and you should just get whatever you prefer
I have noticed that it greatly depends on geography...
For example: in Europe they go for the squarish models (1:1.10 to1.35+/-)
in US. longer models (1:1.35 to 1.60+/-)
Its a matter of taste...
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