A diamond renowned for is rectangular shape.
- A Good to Very God cut provides the most economical emerald-cut.
- A length/width ratio of 1.30-1.40 might be a little less expensive but still looks great.
- If you prefer an emerald-cut with a squared outline, then an Asscher-cut diamond may be your answer.
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Emerald Cut Diamonds: Unique for Its Pavilion.
The emerald-cut diamond is unique for its pavilion and is cut with rectangular facets to provide a distinct optical appearance. The larger, open table of this shape highlights the diamond’s clarity. If you are choosing an emerald-cut diamond with a lower clarity grade, make sure to review the clarity plot on the diamond certificate as the there is a great variations in the length-to-width ratio found in this cut.
The ideal proportions for an emerald-cut diamond fall into this range:
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Ideal Proportions (Class 1A) |
Acceptable* (Class 2B) |
Depth Percentage: |
60.0% - 65.0% |
58.0% - 69.0% |
Table Percentage: |
60.0% - 65.5% |
57.0% - 72.0% |
Polish: |
Very Good to Excellent |
Good to Very Good |
Symmetry: |
Very Good to Excellent |
Good to Very Good |
Girdle: |
Very Thin to Slightly Thick
(0.4% - 4.5%) or
Thin to Thick (1.0% - 5.5%) |
Very Thin to Thick
(0.4% - 5.5%) |
Culet: |
None to Very Small |
None to Medium |
Length/Width Ratio: |
1.25 -1.35 |
1.20 - 1.40 |
* E.S. Designs does not carry any diamonds below an Acceptable Cut.
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