How to select the perfect Diamond?
Set Your Budget
This purchase will last a lifetime and it carries a lot of meaning and symbolism. There is no true formula or standard for creating a budget. It’s all about what is best for you and your partner. It’s a good idea to think about your budget before you start shopping online or meet with one of our diamond experts because it helps narrow your focus. At Marlow’s, we help you find the perfect ring no matter what your budget is.
Diamond Shapes
When you hear the word diamond the first image that comes to mind is likely a classic round sparkly gem. In Fact, 75% of all diamonds sold today are the round brilliant cut as its symmetry reflects nearly all light that enters it, making it the most brilliant of all diamond shapes. However, if your tastes lean to the less traditional, you can also choose from a wide selection of attractive diamond shapes on the market today.
Round
The full-cut round diamond represents the highest advances in diamond cutting, maximizing fire and brilliance. When in doubt, round it out!
Oval
The oval is an elliptical shape that is based on the brilliant cut. Because it creates the illusion of length, it is a popular style for a women with a small hands or short fingers.
Marquise
A variation on the brilliant cut, the marquise is an elongated shape with pointed ends. Its shape is flattering to the small hands.
Pear
The teardrop-shaped pear makes a beautiful ring. Its cut is a cross between a brilliant and marquise, and is suited to the women with a petite hand or small fingers.
Heart
The heart-shaped diamond is the most romantic diamond shape.The cutter s skill comes into play in creating a gemstone with an even shape & well-defined outline.
Emerald
The emerald shape is a rectangle with corner facets & flat planes. Good clarity & color are essential. You will rarely see one in lower grades because inclusions & body-color are much more obvious in this shape.
Princess
Square-shaped with many sparkling facets, the princess cut is one of the newest choices for the diamond engagement ring. It especially enhances the hand with long, elegant fingers.
Radiant
The radiant shape is similar to an emerald cut, but with a facet arrangement that gives it brilliance comparable to that of a round diamond. Radiant cuts have angled corners and can range from square to rectangle.
Cushion
A marriage between a round and Princess cut, ranging from square to rectangular with rounded corners.
Asscher
Often referred to as the square emerald cut, it is a stepped square cut with cropped corners & is a wonderful choice for the fashion-forward women desiring a dramatic engagement ring.
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