Understanding the Language of Diamond Cuts: Emeralds and Asschers
Asschers and Emeralds
Diamonds are one of nature’s undisputed masterpieces, but when a diamond is mined its potential still has to be realized. What makes the difference between a standard diamond and an ‘Ideal’ diamond, the highest possible accolade, is the skill of the gem cutter. It is the cut of the gemstone which ultimately determines the beauty, light and brilliance of any diamond.
The cut of a diamond has two different meanings. Firstly, the cut refers to the finished shape of the stone. The most common cuts are round brilliant, oval and emerald cuts. The second and more important meaning of the cut is the technical aspect; the craftsmanship, symmetry and sparkle. To the lay person a diamond may appeal because of its shape, sparkle and size, but the quality and ultimate value of the stone lies in the quality and precision of the cut.
Round Brilliants
For those who desire a diamond for its dazzling sparkle, brilliance and flash of fire, a round brilliant diamond will thrill and delight. For a dramatic display of light, the Hearts and Arrows diamonds from River Oaks Diamonds are quite simply the finest round brilliants in the world. The dazzling beauty of these stones is unsurpassed and once you have experienced this stunning cut diamond for yourself, everything else will pale into insignificance. The superlative cut makes our Hearts and Arrows diamonds some of the rarest and highest quality diamonds available, and the brilliance of these stones is unrivalled for their dazzling beauty and ‘wow’ factor.
For those who prefer a more subtle look, a step-cut diamond would be the ideal choice. A step cut diamond has a flat rectangular surface with beveled corners. The ‘steps’ consist of three rows of four-sided facets which perfectly present the stone to its very best advantage, revealing the clarity, quality and transparency of the stone from its very heart.
Larger stones are displayed to perfection with an emerald cut which will completely enhance and accentuate the colour of the stone by its very simplicity. Those who enjoy something a little more unusual will appreciate the fine facets and exquisite beauty of our rare emerald cut diamonds.
Asscher cut diamonds are named after the Asscher brothers of Holland who developed this classic cut in 1902. It is also known as a square emerald cut and again perfectly displays a larger diamond to its very best advantage. An Asscher cut or emerald cut diamond will have around 58 precision cut facets to unveil and reflect the beauty of the diamond from deep within its core.
GIA Certification of Emerald and Asscher Cuts
Although diamonds are available on every high street all over the world, it is unlikely you will find a good quality emerald or asscher cut diamond outside a specialist supplier such as River Oak Diamonds. Like all rare and unusual things, these exquisite diamonds retain their value and remain in high demand simply for their desirability and scarcity.
River Oak Diamonds carefully selects its stones from the very finest suppliers and chooses only the very best cut stones. Our qualified and trained experts know what to look for, disregarding most stones and selecting only the highest grade diamonds. Our clients can choose from our selection with confidence, knowing that they are only being offered the best of the best.
River Oak Diamonds specializes in diamonds which have been officially graded Ex, Ex which signifies Excellent polish and Excellent symmetry. The stones are accompanied by a certificate from the GIA, the independent Gemological Institute of America. This non-profit institute originally created the four C’s for grading a diamond by Cut, Clarity, Carat weight and Colour which in turn determines the quality and value of each individual gemstone. Each diamond is sold with its own GIA certificate from the industry’s highest professional source for your complete reassurance and peace of mind.
While the initial purpose of choosing and giving a diamond is usually as a symbol of love and commitment, it is good to know that your purchase is going to retain its value. A River Oaks quality diamond will not only remain in perfect condition for decades to come, giving immense pleasure to the owner, it will never deteriorate or go out of fashion. We are so confident in the diamonds we sell that we offer guarantees which are unmatched by other companies. Check out our guarantees for yourself to see that all our diamonds have a 12 months full value money-back guarantee.
For those who are choosing a diamond as a surprise gift for a loved one, it is reassuring to know that it can be returned or exchanged if necessary, removing any pressure and uncertainty from this most important purchase and ensuring that once-in-a-lifetime moment in absolutely perfect.