Emerald Cut Engagement Rings Brisbane

Emerald cut diamonds are cut in a step cut pattern, which produces long, straight surfaces that reflect bold flashes of light back to the eye. They are a shape that tends to elongate the finger, and their straight lines and angles tend to suit Art Deco and vintage designs.

Emerald cut diamonds are known for their ‘hall of mirrors’ effect, where the stone almost has a windowed appearance. This means that it’s very easy to see any inclusions as the light isn’t scattered like in a brilliant cut stone. For this reason, we recommend a minimum clarity of VS1 (very slightly included), but for best results with your custom emerald cut engagement ring, a VVS2 (very, very slightly included) or higher is recommended.

Colourless emerald cut diamonds look best in a platinum or white gold setting, as the colour of the metal is often reflected through the stone. Fancy coloured emerald cut diamonds may benefit from a coloured setting, such as a fancy yellow diamond being set in a rich 18ct yellow gold to further intensify the yellow in the diamond.

Yes, emerald cut diamonds suit the stone and halo design perfectly. For an Art Deco feel in a three-stone ring, you can accent the emerald cut diamonds with smaller emerald cuts or baguette cut diamonds. If you’re after something more modern with your custom emerald cut engagement ring, pear cuts look fantastic as accent stones. If a halo is more your style, you can choose from round stones in the halo for a classic look, or continue the Art Deco vibes by carefully selecting baguette diamonds to fit around the outside of the main stone perfectly.

Emerald cut diamonds will elongate the finger; however, overall, they may appear to be smaller than a round stone of the same size, as they generally hold most of their carat weight in the pavilion.

Yes, Art Deco engagement rings are known for their straight, strong angles and bold geometric patterns; the emerald cut diamond delivers on this.

The emerald cut was first developed for emeralds in the 1500s, as emeralds were a soft stone and a simple cut that still looked bright was needed to avoid breakage. It wasn’t until the early 1900s that techniques were refined to precisely cut a diamond into this shape. The technology and modern straight lines led them to become popular as engagement rings in the Art Deco period – a time known for advances in design, manufacturing and materials.

Many celebrities have embraced the clean lines and vintage feel of a custom emerald cut diamond engagement ring. Paris Hilton sports an emerald cut diamond accented by trapezoid cut diamonds, whereas Beyoncé has an emerald cut diamond solitaire with split shoulders. Anne Hathaway has an emerald cut diamond solitaire, but instead of a split band, opted for a simple cathedral style setting with diamonds set in the band.