{"id":28909,"date":"2024-08-20T08:00:12","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T12:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/?p=28909"},"modified":"2024-08-20T09:52:07","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T13:52:07","slug":"do-you-know-your-square-cut-diamonds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/do-you-know-your-square-cut-diamonds\/","title":{"rendered":"DO YOU KNOW YOUR SQUARE CUT DIAMONDS?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It’s hip to be square…<\/h2>\n

\nSquare diamonds have always been a popular shape<\/strong> of stone, even though most square diamonds are not truly square<\/strong>…<\/p>\n

\nMost are a little longer on one side<\/strong> (as in 5.00 mm x 5.23 mm), which actually makes them rectangular<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nBut still, people call them square<\/strong>. Anything with edges or corners<\/strong> (even cut corners like an Octagon<\/strong>).<\/p>\n

So, let’s see how square you are.<\/h2>\n

\nBelow are a variety of square diamonds<\/strong> (many duplicate styles), can you name all of them?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nGive it a try, grab a pen and paper<\/strong> and jot down what you think these diamond shapes could be:<\/p>\n

\n\"Different<\/p>\n

It’s not as easy as you’d think.<\/h2>\n

\nSome of them are, but others probably have left you guessing<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

Ready for the answers?<\/h2>\n

\nHere are the cutting styles<\/strong> of all these diamonds:<\/p>\n

\n\"Square<\/p>\n

Fooled you with the cushion cut…<\/h2>\n

\nThe cushion cut<\/a> is not a square diamond<\/strong>, but at first glance, people think it is. This is because the corners are tipped and many times it gives the stone a square appearance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nNo matter, there are 2 main styles<\/strong> of cutting square diamonds: step cut<\/strong>, and modified brilliant cut<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Step cut diamonds:<\/h2>\n

\nStep cut diamonds are basically cut like steps; a pyramid<\/strong>. Usually with fewer facets<\/strong> that reflect more light off the facets (versus bouncing the light around inside the stone). Smooth, clean, elegant, and timeless (like the emerald cut<\/strong>, asscher cut<\/strong>, and baguette cut<\/strong>).<\/p>\n

\nBut, since step cut diamonds have less facets<\/strong>, they also lack brilliance<\/strong> and sparkle. This causes the inclusions inside the stone to become more noticeable<\/strong> (the biggest downfall to step cut stones). It’s usually advised to purchase a VS clarity<\/strong> or higher, just so you won’t see any glaring flaws<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Modified brilliant cut diamonds:<\/h2>\n

\nWhen people hear brilliant cut<\/strong> they think of round diamonds (the brilliant cut diamond<\/strong>). But brilliant cut is a cutting style<\/strong> that represents the facets, like the starburst effects<\/strong> on the bottom of the stone. It makes the stones sparkle<\/strong>. This cut is given to newer cuts like the princess cut<\/strong> and the radiant cut<\/strong> diamond. And, their brilliance hides inclusions better (which has made these square stones even more popular).<\/p>\n

So that’s your square cut diamonds<\/h2>\n

\nFeel better?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nNow, if you want to save money<\/strong> (square cuts are generally cheaper than rounds<\/strong>, and shopping online with James Allen will save you even more money), then get them all here:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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