When you suddenly discover that you have met the girl you want to spend the rest of your life with, you begin to realize the importance of learning all you can about diamonds and engagement rings. Your inadequacy in this area is evident. The emerald cut engagement ring is made with the first style of diamond cut that was ever made.

An emerald cut diamond can be a square, rectangle or oval shape. They have step cut facets along the edges and the corners are beveled to keep them from chipping off. When it is finished the stone looks similar to a pyramid with its top cut off.

The custom of giving an engagement ring goes back to the late 1400s. The ring was used as a symbol of the couples promise to each other to spend their future lives together. The promise was sealed when the groom gave the ring to the bride, and she accepted it. Interestingly, Mary of Burgandy is the first woman known to have received an engagement ring.

The emerald cut diamond solitaire engagement ring is one of the most popular engagement rings being used today. The open mount is most often used as the setting because it allows the light to flow unrestricted around the stone. As a result, its beauty cannot be equaled.

The emerald cut was first designed to be used on emeralds from which it derived its name. It was such a beautiful and sophisticated looking cut that it quickly became a popular cut for diamonds. This particular cut gives off a much broader spectrum of color than the sparkling effects of the finer cut stones.

The elongated effect of the emerald cut rectangular stone is especially attractive as a solitaire on the hand of a woman with long slender fingers. The same stone would appear out of proportion on a woman with short, stubby fingers. Because of its size, the rectangular emerald cut stone is often paired with other sizes of stones.

When choosing a stone for the emerald cut, consider a quality diamond. Because the cuts are longer and more open, flaws show up quite easily. It is easier to examine a diamond with this cut before it is placed in the setting because it can be checked from all angles. If the stone has already been set, ask to use the jeweler’s loupe to examine it closely.

The emerald cut engagement ring is the most important piece of jewelry that the groom will ever purchase for his wife. Its beautiful prismatic effects will be a continual reminder of their love and commitment to each other. It is a gift that will be appreciated for many years to come.

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