One Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring

The shape of an One Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Ring is rectangular with "Cut" corners. It is known as a step cut versus a brilliant cut. As You may have guessed by it's name, the Emerald Cut was originally developed for cutting Emeralds. Even though Emeralds are a relatively hard gemstone, (7.5 to 8.0 on the MOHS Scale of hardness)they are especially prone to inclusions. (Inclusions are internal flaws that occur naturally in gemstones) These inclusions make Emeralds difficult to cut and prone to breaking. The "Emerald cutting process" reduces the risk. Soon it was discovered that using this process would work with diamonds too.

Typically, an emerald shape diamond has 57 facets. 25 facets are on the crown, 8 facets on the girdle, and 24 facets on the pavilion. The facets of an Emerald cut diamond are broad with flat planes resembling the steps of of a staircase. The Emerald cut diamond is not as popular as it used to be, but it is a very classic and elegant diamond shape. It tends to be less fiery than other diamond shapes, however the flashes of light can be broader and more dramatic.

If you are considering purchasing an one carat emerald cut diamond, It is usually recommended to purchase the highest grade you can afford. (Usually no lower than VS clarity and G color) This is because the emerald cut diamond is very transparent. It has A "Glassy" look to it. Clarity flaws, low color, or poor cut, will be easier to see by the naked eye than it would be with other diamond shapes.

The good news is, one carat emerald cut diamonds can cost less than other one carat diamond ring shapes of comparable size and quality. So you can usually offset some of the cost of a higher clarity and color grade and get a bigger one carat diamond ring.

A famous emerald shaped diamond is "The Jonker". This diamond was found by Johannes Jacobus Jonker and it weighs in at 125.33 carats!!