Sunday 19 October 2014

Zooming-in On Diamonds: Why Women Love the Oval Cut

When you’ve done your research with reference to the Four C’s, you’ve probably already been discerning a particular diamond’s cut, the gem’s color and clarity, and of course, its carat weight. One deciding factor, however, that is not often discussed is the diamond’s shape.

The gemstone’s shape is viewed as the outline when inspected from the top; it is one of the stone’s defining uniqueness. Oval diamonds emit practically the identical intensity of brilliance and also the same fire as the round diamonds. 

This cut was created during the 1960's by Lazare Kaplan. Similar to the round brilliant cut diamond; on average it has 56 up to 58 facets. Oval diamonds fundamentally are lengthened round brilliant diamonds. Instead of having a round shape, they appear to be elliptical. The most favorable length to width proportion of this shape is 1.3 to 1.65 to 1. Inspect if the stone has uniformly rounded ends as well as a full middle. Oval diamonds can be positioned in a good number of settings utilized for a round shape, permitting the adjustment of making use of at the slightest, 6 well-spaced spines to assure that the gem is held firmly.

Ovals can be traded at a discount; it is one of the major enticements of this shape. Also, one can save on expenses due to its carat size, they are actually 20% - 25% less costly compared to round diamonds of similar size. The silhouette itself gives a bigger surface area than a round shape of the equivalent carat weight, as a result giving the manifestation of a superior diamond for the matching carat weight.

Women, in addition to the many characteristics of this shape, adore the diamond’s elongated form because it is perfect if you wish to have an illusion of slimmer fingers. There is something incredibly striking about mimicking the contour of a finger’s nail bed. Full-size ovals are excellent for those who are uncomfortable about their hands appearance. This diamond shape also embodies creative and risk-taking individuals.

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