{"id":28643,"date":"2022-12-08T07:00:52","date_gmt":"2022-12-08T12:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/?p=28643"},"modified":"2023-04-17T10:16:49","modified_gmt":"2023-04-17T14:16:49","slug":"the-7-benefits-of-a-round-diamond","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/the-7-benefits-of-a-round-diamond\/","title":{"rendered":"THE 7 BENEFITS OF A ROUND DIAMOND"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Shopping for diamonds?<\/h2>\n

\nTrying to decide which shape to buy?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nThere are so many wonderful choices: round<\/strong>, princess, radiant<\/strong>, pear, cushion<\/strong>, heart, marquise<\/strong>, asscher, oval <\/strong>cut…<\/p>\n

Which shape is the best to use?<\/h2>\n

\nThe round<\/strong>, of course.<\/p>\n

\nThe round has many great benefits<\/strong> versus all the other fancy cuts.<\/p>\n

\nStarting with…<\/strong><\/p>\n

1) Popularity<\/h2>\n

\nThe round diamond is the most popular cut<\/strong> of diamond ever. It’s the go-to shape<\/strong> for almost all engagement rings. There’s an endless abundance of them. Which also means the prices are competitive<\/strong>, and it’s easy to compare apples to apples<\/strong>. Everyone jewelry store has them. No matter what quality you’re looking for.<\/p>\n

2) Easy to wear<\/h2>\n

\nThe round diamond has no sharp corners<\/strong>. Nothing to get caught or snagged<\/strong> (unlike the marquise and princess cut; they have sharp corners and points that feel like a weapon<\/strong>. Some women call them pantyhose rippers!<\/strong>)<\/p>\n

\nRounds are smooth<\/strong>, elegant, sophisticated<\/strong>, and safe<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

3) Compatibility<\/h2>\n

\nRound diamonds can fit into almost every single type of ring<\/strong> ever invented. Just about. Whether it be a simple solitaire setting<\/strong>, tension setting, pave<\/strong>, 3 stone, 2 stone, a jacket or wrap<\/strong>, a ring of halo diamonds… The round always looks good<\/strong>, compliments any mounting, and really does work with all engagement rings<\/strong>, traditional, classic or modern.<\/p>\n

4) Brilliance<\/h2>\n

\nNothing else compares<\/strong>. The round brilliant cut diamond is the most brilliant diamond there is because it’s perfectly symmetrical<\/strong>, and has an even distribution of light<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nIt maximizes light exchange<\/strong>. It bounces light around the diamond to produce the best return of sparkle<\/strong>, brilliance, fire <\/strong>and scintillation ever possible. This light, this dazzling dance of beauty, is called the life of a diamond<\/strong>. And that’s why we love them.<\/p>\n

5) Rounds Mask Flaws<\/h2>\n

\nThe massive amount of brilliance also does one thing that’s awesome; it hides flaws<\/strong>. The light not only helps hide inclusions, but it also brightens the diamond<\/strong>, makes the diamond look bigger<\/strong>, and makes it look whiter<\/strong> as well.<\/p>\n

\nMost flaws in a round diamond tend to disappear<\/strong>. They get hidden under the crown facets, they get covered up by the mounting or prongs, so unless the flaws are dead center or gigantic<\/strong>, you’d probably never even notice them. Plus, if you keep your diamond ultra-clean<\/strong>, that helps hide flaws too.<\/p>\n

\nOther shapes of diamond have a bigger table area<\/strong> (window) and show flaws easier<\/strong>. And some cuts, like the emerald <\/strong>cut, baguette <\/strong>cut, or asscher <\/strong>cut diamond (which are step cut diamonds) show imperfections off like a bullseye<\/strong>. You can’t miss them.<\/p>\n

6) Easy to Upgrade<\/h2>\n

\nSince the round diamond is the most popular shape<\/strong>, it also makes it the easiest shape to sell<\/strong>, pawn or upgrade<\/strong>. Every jeweler can use one or want one (depending on the quality<\/strong>, of course). <\/p>\n

\nAnd since your mounting already held a round diamond, putting in a bigger one usually works out perfect<\/strong>. All they have to do is to put in a bigger head<\/strong>, and you’re back in business<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

7) Cut Grade<\/h2>\n

\nGIA<\/strong> (The Gemological Institute of America<\/a>; the founders of the 4C’s<\/strong>) gives only one shape of diamond an official cut grade<\/strong>. And that’s the round, if you didn’t know that by now.<\/p>\n

\nThe round is the only cut that gets one of these 5 cut grade ratings:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor.<\/h2>\n

\nExcellent is the best grade possible<\/strong>, but triple excellent<\/strong> (excellent grades in cut, polish, and symmetry) is the highest possible combination you could obtain. It’s the most perfectly cut diamond<\/strong> in the world. Often referred to as Hearts and Arrows;<\/strong> “True Hearts<\/a>” or “Astor Cuts<\/a>“, these diamonds have the biggest return of light<\/strong>, and the best amount of sparkle ever achieve. They will knock your socks off<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Seriously.<\/h2>\n

\nThese stunning hearts and arrows patterns<\/strong> can be viewed with a special hearts and arrows gemscope<\/a> (which you can buy on Amazon<\/strong>).<\/p>\n

Triple Excellent Diamonds are Amazing!<\/h2>\n

\nWhich makes the round diamond a great choice to buy<\/strong>. The only downfall; the price<\/strong>. Rounds tend to run about 20% more<\/strong> than any other cut. But, it’s more expensive for all the great reasons listed above.<\/p>\n

\nClarity or color isn’t a big issue<\/strong>, just as long as you buy a diamond that doesn’t have any glaring visible flaws<\/strong>, or a diamond that doesn’t face up yellow<\/strong>, you’ll be fine.<\/p>\n

Check out these Triple Excellent Diamonds here:<\/h2>\n

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