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What is the best cut for diamond earrings? Well, just like diamond rings, choosing the right cut is an important element of choosing the perfect pair of diamond earrings for you. One of the 4Cs of a diamond the cut of a diamond not only affects the style of your jewellery but also how well it sparkles.
From princess cut to marquise cut, there are tones of different diamond cuts to choose from, some of which not only make your diamond jewellery look bigger but also help it sparkle better.
Here are five of the best cuts to choose from for diamond earrings.
What Is The Best Cut For Diamond Earrings Overview:
Round Cut
As the most popular diamonds sold, round cut diamonds represent over two-thirds of all the diamonds and around 60% of engagement rings sold in the world. Lauded by their beauty, brilliance and versatility, round cut diamonds were first introduced in the middle of the 17th century where they were exclusively referred to as brilliant-cut diamonds or double-cut brilliants.
With around 58 facets, round cut diamonds are used in most types of earrings as their shape gives light the ability to enter through the bottom and shine back out through the top, giving off an exceptional sparkle. Where these diamonds really shine (pun intended) is when they are set into stud earrings, creating the perfect centrepiece for your jewellery.
Princess Cut
Emerging in the early 1970s and modelled after a popular 15th-century French cut, the princess cut diamond is arguably one of the most prized fancy cut diamonds, especially for diamond engagement rings. Featuring an almost pyramid-like shape, many princess cut diamonds are almost rectangular, however, to the naked eye, they appear more square.
When it comes to earrings, princess cut diamonds are usually found in the settings of stud and hoop earrings. These diamonds typically have around 57 facets and can give off a beautiful sparkle thanks to their unique shape which reflects a lot of light.
Cushion Cut
Once referred to as the mine cut, cushion cut diamonds combine a square shape with round edges-much like a pillow (hence its name). This classic cut has existed for over 200 years and is a popular choice for contemporary engagement rings. Because of their unique shape, cushion cut diamonds return light in a much chunkier pattern than more modern cuts.
This unique sparkle is very priced among antique diamond collectors and makes cushion cut diamonds a great choice for earrings, particularly in studs and drop earrings where you will often find them adorned.
Emerald Cut
What emerald cut diamonds lack in sparkle they make up for in their unique facets which are reminiscent of the hall of mirrors in the Palace of Versailles. Flaunting a long-rectangular shape with straight linear facets, the emerald cut diamond was invented during the middle ages and has been a beloved diamond shape ever since.
Predominantly used for earrings with stud or drop sets, emerald cut diamonds are known for giving off a nice vintage sparkle that is similar to cushion cut diamonds. Their unique sparkle makes these diamonds an ideal choice for those with a classic or minimalist style.
If you still can't decide which diamond cut is perfect for you, be sure to head into one of Grahams' five store locations where one of our expert sales associates will carefully guide you through the process of buying the perfect pair of diamond earrings. Alternatively, browse the collection online where you'll receive free shipping when you spend $69 or more and where you can explore the various finance options we have on offer.
