Emerald Lab Created Diamond

The Emerald cut Diamond like the Asscher is unique in cut compared to the other shapes because of its elongated straight facets and step cut. It is nearly always cut at the corners to create stability and lessen the chance of cracks and fractures.

Its extremely important when looking at the Emerald to consider what attributes make some Emeralds better than others. Due to the large surface area and large facets the clarity grade is one of the most important qualities when looking at grades. The step cut while gorgeous in the Emerald and Asscher will show inclusions more clearly than all the other shapes. It is a general recommendation to look for anything in the VS Clarity range or higher and sacrifice a little on colour. As the step cuts hold the colour better than the brilliant cuts choosing a grade slightly lower is ok. In fact where an I colour in a round brilliant is noticeable the I colour in the Emerald tends to show better due to the wider facets. A qualified Jeweller is the best bet when looking to get advice on this shape as looking at a certificate alone sometimes isn’t good enough. Some inclusions are more noticeable than others. A good Jeweller will know what to look for here and be able to advise against inclusions that are black compared to clear. Black inclusions in the step cut are easily visible and take away from the beauty of these cuts.

When it comes to cut there isn’t a guide like there is with a round brilliant, however there are some recommendations that typically when followed produce a great looking Emerald. With a table and depth percentage between 61 and 68 as well as length to width ration of 1.40 – 1.50 and no culet, it’s a good bet you’ll end up with a excellent cut Emerald. The higher the grade in symmetry and polish the better the Diamond so it’s preferable to have a grade of very good or excellent here.

While this shape has been a classic for decades and is most popular in a solitaire or with accents it is less expensive than the round brilliant. The Round Brilliant continues to be the most expensive of all the shapes duetoit’s waste yield…meaning it uses more rough stone to cut this shape compared to others. Some buyers have opted for a more ethically and environmentally sustainable Diamond alternative. The Emerald Lab Created Diamond is grown meaning they are created and not mined making them 100% ethically sourced. When considering the huge social impact and environmental footprint mining can have, lab grown Diamonds are an ethical choice and often the only choice for conscientious couples.

Even though the Emerald is less expensive than the high yield round brilliant it is still considerably more than the Lab Grown alternative which in essence is the same as natural Diamonds. Either way the Emerald is a classic, elegant shape and whether looking for natural Diamonds or Lab grown Diamonds, this shape will continue to be in style.