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Shop Round Cut Diamonds
Round diamonds exude a fantastic amount of sparkle and fire, so it's not shocking that this is the most sought-after diamond cut for engagement rings. Natural diamonds are gorgeous and rare, much like true love. Why not celebrate your true love with a round cut engagement ring that will make your loved one's jaw drop?
Round diamonds' stunning 58 facets create a scintillating sparkle from every angle. A well-cut diamond can appear more prominent to the eye than a poorly-cut, larger-weight diamond. How can this small stone have so many facets? Let's break each of the facets down - they have 33 total facets on the crown and 25 on the pavilion. The crown facets include the center table, 8 star facets, 8 kite facets, and 16 upper girdle facets. The lower pavilion facets include 16 lower girdle facets, 8 pavilion main facets, and one final facet at the diamond point (culet).
In addition to being impressive, natural round diamonds are versatile and go with all types of engagement ring settings ranging from classic solitaires to more elaborate settings adorned with side stones. Round diamonds pair nicely with many other side stones - you'll see three stone rings with emerald, pear, oval, or princess cuts on either side. You'll also see channel-set or pavé diamond bands where the center stone is the ring's focal point. Halos and settings with hidden halos also complement round diamonds and continue to increase in demand. With Clarity, you choose the setting from thousands of options, and then you select the center natural diamond based on your budget and quality preferences. The last step of the process is to choose your metal to create the perfect customized engagement ring.
Natural diamonds are rare and unique - they're formed over many years deep within the Earth's crust. Diamonds are formed when extraordinarily high pressures and temperatures are deep within the Earth. Carbon atoms get squeezed so much by the temperature and pressure that they start touching more atoms. When the pressure is about 50,000 times the pressure at the surface of the Earth, and the temperature reaches about 1600°C, carbon atoms form bonds with other atoms and create striking, rare diamonds. The complete process takes somewhere between 1 billion and 3.3 billion years, making natural diamonds so rare…especially larger ones. It's mind-boggling that the Earth can produce such stunning stones over billions of years.
Diamonds are Earth's hardest known natural substance, making them durable enough for engagement rings. They'll last for many years, and your engagement ring can be an heirloom piece passed from generation to generation. Natural diamonds are valuable and will only become rare, especially mined diamonds with larger carat weights.
FAQs
How does the round cut differ from other diamond cuts?
Round diamonds emit paramount sparkle, and a well-cut round diamond has precise facets for amazing brilliance. Well-cut diamonds create optimal light return and intense sparkle. Cut is essential for the diamond's fire, so you'll want to look at any stone you're considering to see how it sparkles.
What is the ideal number of facets for a round cut diamond?
Round diamonds have 58 total facets, with 33 facets on the crown and the other 25 on the pavilion. The top of the diamond, called the crown, includes the table, 8 star facets, 8 kite facets, and 16 upper girdle facets. The lower part of the stone, also called the pavilion, includes 16 lower girdle facets, 8 pavilion main facets, and one tiny facet at the diamond point called the culet.
Can a round cut diamond hide certain flaws or inclusions better than other cuts?
A benefit of round cut diamonds is that they can hide any flaws or inclusions because of the amount of facets. It's one of only a few diamond shapes where flaws can easily be hidden rather than displayed. Other diamond cuts make it harder to hide inclusions because of their unique shapes. Expert diamond cutters can make the most of the rare raw diamond and effectively hide any flaws so you can't see them without magnification.
Is the round cut diamond the most popular choice for lab grown diamond engagement rings?
Round cut diamonds are the most popular option for engagement ring stone shapes, whether mined or lab grown diamonds. Round diamonds are in tremendous demand! They're a classic shape, emit stunning brilliance and fire, and complete a variety of settings. Couples are drawn to the considerable brilliance of round diamonds because a well-cut diamond emits colossal sparkle.
Are there industry standards for the depth and table percentages in a round cut diamond?
The diamond's table (top facet) is the larger window on top of the diamond that allows you to peek inside. It's the most significant facet of a round diamond. It reflects light rays entering the stone, enabling them to be reflected back from the pavilion. The round diamond's depth is the stone's height (in millimeters) measured from the culet (bottom tip) to the table (flat, top surface). The ideal table percentage for round diamonds is generally between 63 and 56 percent, and the perfect depth for round diamonds is typically between 62.9 and 59.5 percent.
Are there advancements or innovations in round cut diamond technology?
Technological advances have let diamond cutters create better-cut, symmetrical faceted diamonds with more sparkle and brilliance than diamonds from the past. Technology has improved the diamond-cutting process to be more refined, which results in better-cut diamonds.
