Category: Ring

They are located all over the globe

Over 63,000 jewellery shops are located in the United States, with thousands more around the globe. These jewel stores sell extracted diamonds from the Earth in all countries. This raises the question: Where can you find diamonds? There are over 30 countries that have diamonds, but these are the top producers.

• Botswana
• Canada
• Angola
• South Africa
• Democratic Republic of Congo
• Namibia

Diamonds

I was nine diamond mines, of which four are underground.

I also has fourteen alluvial sports, which are trap sites that are located in rivers and streams.

Is the largest producer of diamonds in the world, with more than 23,000,000 carats of high-quality diamonds.

Botswana Diamonds

Although Botswana may be a small country, it is the second-largest diamond producer in the world. Russia produces more diamonds yearly, but Botswana makes larger, more valuable diamonds. These diamonds are often from the Waning mine. This mine is frequently called the most valuable diamond mine in the world.

Numerous jewellery pieces have had Botswana diamonds, including Meghan Markle’s engagement ring. This shows that diamonds from Botswana are worthy of royalty.

Canada Diamonds

In 1998 Canada’s first diamond mine opened. Since then, this industry has grown. However, mining is difficult in Canada. Transporting workers and supplies between the mines and remote locations is difficult because they are not accessible by icy roads. Despite these obstacles, the industry has flourished in Canada.

Canada has a variety of regulations that are designed to protect minors as well as the environment. This is why some consumers gravitate to Canadian diamonds. There have been many stunning diamonds produced in Canada. One example is a 552-carat yellow diamond that was discovered in 2018. This amazing diamond is the largest ever found in North America.

Angola Diamonds

Angola has been producing diamonds for over 100 years. The Lunda Norte and Lunda Sul provinces are where most diamonds are found.

Angola is home to many of the world’s largest types of Ia diamonds. Type IIa diamonds are chemically the purest. Type IIa Diamonds are usually colorless, but some have a bright pink color.

South Africa Diamonds

In South Africa, many mines and alluvial reserves contain diamonds. Offshore Marina Mines is where diamonds can also be extracted from the seabed.

The Cullinan was the largest known diamond in the world. It was found in a South African mine. The 3106-carat, nearly flawless diamond was found in 1905 at the Premier Mine in Transvaal. It was cut into 9 large and 96 small diamonds. There are also nearly 20 carats of unpolished chips.

Diamonds in the Democratic Republic of Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo is one of the world’s largest producers of diamonds. However, only a very small amount of the country has been mined.

This country could move up on the list once mining is completed elsewhere.

Namibian diamonds

Namibia’s diamonds are found in alluvial deposits and offshore mines. There are also raised beach deposits close to the coast. This country’s miners have found new ways to extract diamonds offshore.

These new techniques have enabled Namibia to host more offshore mining than any other country.

Are Diamonds Found in America?

The United States is the largest consumer of diamonds. However, there are no commercial mines in the country. One active diamond mine is located outside Murfreesboro in Arkansas, known as The Crater of Diamonds.

This “pay-to dig” mine attracts thousands of tourists yearly, hoping to find some diamonds. This attraction is open to tourists who wish to bring any diamonds home. It is a very popular tourist destination.

Why is a diamond’s country of origin important?

Before buying a diamond, it is important to know where it came from. Some diamonds from war-torn nations are sold to fund violent military action against innocent people. These diamonds are also known as conflict diamonds.

While efforts have been made to stop the flow of conflict diamonds, you still need to confirm that the diamond you are looking to buy is conflict-free.

Avoid Bad Diamonds!

Before you buy a conflict diamond, find out where it came from. Most conflict diamonds can be traced back to war-torn African countries like Sierra Leone or Angola. Choosing a diamond that was not sourced in these countries can be sure to return home with a conflict-free gem.

It would be best if you also considered buying jewelry from retailers such as Brilliance, which are proud to sell conflict-free diamonds. It is easier to learn more about the diamond’s history by choosing an ethical retailer.

Are All Diamonds Found in Nature

Real diamonds are naturally produced hundreds of miles below the Earth’s surface. Some retailers sell diamonds that have been created in a laboratory to create lab-created ones. This is where a small amount of a synthetic or natural diamond is placed in a high-pressure, high-temperature environment until the gemstone forms.

These diamonds are less labour-intensive than traditional mining and therefore tend to be less expensive than natural diamonds. Although they may be less expensive than natural diamonds, lab-created gems are not as unique and have a shorter history.

The Beautiful Journey of a Diamond

It takes a lot to provide jewellery shops around the globe with beautiful diamonds.

Brilliance’s loose-diamond search tool will help you find the perfect diamond for your next piece. This tool lets you filter quickly by shape, color, carat, clarity and many other options to find your dream diamond!

What is Important?

How much does a two-carat diamond cost if the 4Cs (cut colour, clarity, carat, and carat) are affected?

Brilliance offers a two-carat diamond starting at $5,000 and increasing many times. Even though the weight and size of the diamonds are the same, why is there such a wide price variation? Because of this, prices for diamonds with the same carat can vary.

• Clarity
• Colour
• Cut
• Sha

A few “Clarity’s” about a Diamond’s Worth

Other factors can affect the value and cost of a diamond. The beauty and value of a diamond can be affected by clarity.

How is clarity measured? Gemmologists examine both the inside and outside of a stone to determine any imperfections. These details are recorded in a grade report to aid the gemmologist in determining the clarity grade of that stone.

Clarity Certified

Many gemmological laboratories can grade diamonds for certification. One of the most well-known is the Gemmological Institute of America (or GIA).

The GIA will give diamonds a clarity grade based on a range of Flawless to Included when they are analyzed for certification. These are the GIA clarity grades:

• Flawless (FL).
• Internally Flawless (IF).
• Very Very Slightly Included
• Very Slightly Included in (VS1 & VS2)
• Slightly Included, SI1 and SI2
• Included (I1, II, and I3)

It’s better to be flawless than sorry

A Flawless diamond is nearly perfect. This grade is very rare in nature, so that it could increase the value and price of the stone. An Internally Flawless Stone is almost perfect and has only the smallest blemishes. The flaws (inclusions and blemishes) become more apparent as the grade and scale decrease.

A stone graded Included may have problems that are not visible without magnification. According to the GIA, this grade is the only one that has flaws that could affect “transparency or brilliance.” If you are looking for a 2-carat diamond, you have the option to downgrade clarity to SI to get a better price.

Beauty is in the Cut

Gem laboratories also grade stones according to their cut. How a 2-carat diamond is cut can also affect beauty and Brilliance. A stone that is too deep or has asymmetrical proportions might cause light reflection and refraction to be reduced.

To ensure that diamonds with fancy shapes such as marquise, pear and heart are sharp, they must be precisely cut. A poorly cut pear or marquise could look like an oval. Every diamond shape has the perfect measurements to ensure its beauty. These proportions don’t only concern the shape of the stones but also the anatomy. The girdle must not be too thick or too thin. Also, the table and depth of a stone must be proportionate.

Get the Perfect Cut

Poor cutting will most likely impact the beauty and Brilliance of the diamond. This will, in turn, lower its value (and maybe the price tag).

What are the cut grades? According to the GIA, cut grades are (from best to worst):

• Excellent
• Very good
• Good
• Fair
• Poor

Choose diamonds with a Good or higher grade for optimal beauty. Although a Fair grade might help you save on the two-carat stone, it is best to request a photo of the actual diamond you are about to buy or to see it in person.

Colouring is a Value

Although clarity and cut can affect the beauty of two-carat stones, the colour grades are an area where beauty is blurred. Why? While some buyers prefer colourless diamonds to others, others like a little warmth.

The GIA grades diamonds according to their color using an alphabetical scale. It starts with D, which is colourless and ends in Z (which is very bright). However, this scale does not include fancy colored diamonds, which have a grading system.

Colour Me Perfect

The price of a hue may drop as it becomes warmer. Buyers may choose to downgrade the colour to afford a larger diamond or a stone that has been rated higher for other areas (like cut or clarity).

Color preferences are largely subjective. Therefore, buyers who want a larger carat weight might have to sacrifice this grade. But don’t think you can go lower than Z on the grade scale. Many jewellers restrict how low they will go with colour. Brilliance doesn’t offer two-carat diamonds graded above M on its colour scale.

Beyond the Four C’s

Buyers need to consider the 4Cs when pricing two-carat diamonds. Fancy colours are also available in colours and shapes.

Marquise, heart, pear and oval are some of the fancy-shaped diamonds. The unique shapes can increase or decrease the price of the stone. The heart is not an in-demand form. This could be a deal for a two-carat white diamond. Ascher and cushion shapes are more expensive, but they have a vintage look and are popular for engagement rings. Prices go up for trendy shapes.

Have a little fun

Round brilliant diamonds are also more expensive. This shape isn’t necessarily trendy, but its fire keeps it in constant demand. Round brilliant diamonds are the most beautiful of all shapes and continue to be a favorite with buyers.

High-end coloured diamonds may also be more expensive. This makes colored diamonds very rare. Yellow, brown and pink are some of the most popular colors. The price of these stones will typically go up to the deeper and more saturated colors.

How fancy can you be?

What is the price of a fancy-colored diamond A two-carat pink diamond from Brilliance usually fetches six figures? Due to hue saturation, and other factors, the price of a diamond can vary widely.

A 2.02 Fancy pink radiant diamond priced at over $349,000. A fancy light pink cushion-shaped diamond weighing 2.17 Carats and featuring an S12 clarity is available at a price of more than $117,000. The price of a diamond can vary greatly.

Know your budget

What is the value of a two-carat diamond? It depends. Many factors influence the value and price of a diamond. The price and value of a diamond can be affected by many factors. Prices can vary greatly. Be clear about your budget and stick to it.

It is easy to be enchanted by the beauty and value of a diamond. However, larger diamonds are more expensive. A two-carat diamond with flawless clarity, a perfect cut, and no yellow hue will be valued. This is because the stone is rare and unheard of.

It’s time to choose the perfect diamond!

A two-carat diamond can be expensive if you have a limited budget. These blemishes may be very visible, or the color might be warmer than expected.

Remember that is an investment. A two-carat diamond weighs in at. Do your research, and then take your time searching for your perfect stone.

All About Pave

Pave doesn’t refer to the actual diamond, the cut, or the diamonds. Instead, the term ‘pave” refers to the setting. Pave diamonds are placed close together in a way that looks like a road. The ring is paved with diamonds.

There are three types of pave settings. They are microwave; petite pave; and pave . There is a difference between micro-pave settings and petite pave settings. The prongs used to hold the diamonds in their place are smaller; micro prongs tend to be smaller than those of little prongs. Pave settings have more prominent prongs, which gives them a cobblestone appearance.

What Pave Adds Value to the Ring?

The three settings above are stunning. There are many ways to incorporate pave designs into jewelry. Add pave details to

• In an engagement ring, accentuate a large central stone
• A delicate wedding band will be given a subtle sparkle with a subtle sparkle
• A halo can be used to illuminate a centre stone
• You can create tiers of diamonds without having to bulk up your ring design.

Round Diamonds & Pave

Traditional paving details have only one type of diamond: the round brilliant.

Remember that the paved setting is named after a paved road. Round brilliant diamonds have the appearance of cobblestones. This could be why they’ve always been the traditional shape for pave settings.

Micro vs. Petite vs. Plain Pave

How do you choose the best for you when there are three types. The difference between the three types is solely due to the prominence and size of the prongs. Buyers must look online for ring designs that suit their style and personality.

However, larger diamonds in a pave setting might be highlighted by more visible prongs. Regular pave is best if your ring has larger diamonds. If you prefer a design with a seamless row of stones, a micro-pave is the best option. Petite Pave is a compromise for those who like a bit of metal showing.

Accentuate a large centre stone

The simplicity of the setting is what makes pave diamonds so beautiful. A row of small pave diamonds gives the setting a little more sparkle. This is a great way to highlight the beauty of larger gemstones.

Many ring designs include a row of pave diamonds in the Band of an engagement. This creates a direct line from the centre stone to the eye. Pave accents are also an option for buyers who don’t need the bulk of traditional side stones.

Pave diamonds do not have to be tiny. You can have a statement ring made of multiple-carat diamonds in a pave setting.

Give your home a little sparkle

All three types of paving can be used in jewellery to add fire and brilliance. All pave designs have a row of sparkle because they include close-knit diamonds. The design will be even more stunning if you choose larger stones.

The perfect place to draw halos around centre stones is a pave setting. Paving, micro, or petite pave halo can create the illusion of a higher carat weight.

A pave halo can give the appearance of a larger centre stone if your budget is limited. A pave halo with diamonds is a great accent to frame a gem centre piece.

Draw Roads of Diamonds

This design detail can pave a diamond with roads, as smaller stones are more common in pave settings. You can stack micro-pave diamonds in rows or use pave bands that run in the setting.

Stacking bands of larger-carat pave diamonds is possible, but this look is only for those who like bolder rings or jewelry designs. The smaller the diamonds are, the more rows or roads you can have. You can add bulk without adding too much.

The Band is your friend

Many ring designs have split shank pave details. A split shank is a pair of adjacent diamond bands. This style is great for people who love stacking bands but don’t want to wear separate rings.

You can stack pave diamonds within one Band. Multiple rows of pave diamonds are possible to be encrusted in diamond-encrusted bands. The larger the Band, the more rows you can include in diamonds.

Combine it with Gemstones

You don’t need to use all diamonds in your pave diamond settings. A pave design can have both coloured and black diamonds. For him, a paved line of black-coloured diamonds is also an option.

You can also have to pave details with colourful patterns. A pave setting could include almost unlimited styles and designs. For example, mother rings can feature a combination of multiple birthstones or pave diamonds.

Make a budget

You can find various pave settings at any price point and carat weight. There is a setting for every budget. How much you can afford the ring before you shop. Choose smaller stones for your pave design if you have a tight budget. Even small round or princess diamonds can add a spark to a simple band or set off an engagement ring’s centre stone.

Those with larger budgets may choose a more costly eternity set or larger diamonds to create a pave design. You can also mix stones into this setting to save money.

Pave is a great way to draw the eye over

This sleek, diamond accent style can be used in any size, including micro-pave, small pave, or pave. It will add sparkle to any ring.

Use Pave details to draw attention to a centre diamond, add sparkle to the ring, or create a halo around it.

A pave design is available to suit every budget.

Pave the Way to Eternity

Eternity rings are popular because they include a line of unbreakable diamonds or gemstones. An eternity setting can be used to style pave wedding rings and engagement rings.

Eternity settings guarantee that the design will remain the same no matter what the ring spins. For those who prefer designs to be prominent and visible, wedding bands can often roll on their fingers. Eternity bands look the same regardless of how they move around the hand.

1 Colour

A diamond’s value can partly depend on its color. The term “colour” refers to the l absence of colour within the diamond world.

Colourless diamonds, which are the most sought-after gemstones and the most valued, are the most desirable. Diamonds with hints of yellow or dark are the least valuable.

2 Clarity

The clarity of a melee diamond can also impact its value.

A diamond’s clarity is a measure of its imperfections. These rarest, most valuable are clear diamonds.

Visible inclusions or blemishes in diamonds are less valuable. These flaws can cause the diamond to appear cloudy or dull.

3 Cut

There are two melee cut diamonds: one and full. A single-cut melee diamond usually has 17-18 facets, while a full-cut diamond has 57 or 58. Full-cut diamonds look like round brilliants and provide much more sparkle than single-cut diamonds. The full cut is more attractive –, and therefore more valuable– than a single-cut melee. Because they are lacklustre, jewellers only use single-cut melee diamonds for watches.

4 Carat

The weight of a diamond can have a significant impact on its value, e. While many factors must be considered when calculating the diamond’s value, larger diamonds are generally more valuable because they are usually larger. The value of melee diamonds is low, ranging between 0.001 to 0.2 carats. A 0.50-carat diamond will cost you $1,500. The largest melee diamonds weigh less than half that. As the diamond becomes smaller and smaller, the value of the melee diamond will drop.

5 Prioritize Certain Factors

Colour and clarity play an important role in assessing the price of a typical diamond. However, these elements are less important when calculating a melee diamond’s value. Because of its small size, colour and clarity have no significant effect on the appearance of a melee diamond. It is also difficult to determine the exact colour and clarity of a small-sized diamond.

The cut and carat of a melee can have a greater effect on its value than the clarity and colour.

6 Understanding how they are sold

Melee diamonds usually are not priced per unit. Why? Wholesalers offer melee diamonds to jewelers as parcels. A parcel may contain hundreds of similar-looking melee diamonds. The wholesaler takes these factors into account when setting the price for the whole parcel.

The jeweller receives one price for the entire parcel and each melee diamond in the batch. It’s not necessary to price each diamond.

7 Consider Insurance

Melee diamonds can only be sold to consumers for replacement diamonds. A melee diamond, for example, can be used as a substitute for a small one that fell from your engagement ring.

This type of jewellery insurance might cover the cost of the replacement melee diamond. The retailer who repairs the damaged diamond will charge a replacement fee. The fees charged can vary depending on whether the replacement diamond is of high quality or how long it takes to place the replacement.

8 Know Their Impact

Although very small, melee diamonds still play an important role in jewellery design.

Brilliance’s Loose Diamond search engine will help you find the perfect diamond to complement your melee diamonds. To find the perfect diamond, you can filter by carat and cut, colour, clarity or price. Next, add the finishing touches to your custom creation. Choose a setting that contains melee diamonds. These small-sized stones are essential to any custom piece of jewellery.

It’s the third time that you have found the charm

While the sparkling diamond solitaire is the most popular engagement ring, it is not the only one. For women who prefer a traditional engagement ring with more bling, the three-stone engagement ring is a perfect choice!

A three-stone engagement ring features a centre diamond and side stones. These stones can be sized and styled to suit your tastes.

The Perfect Rep

This ring is stunning with its brilliant trio, but that’s not the only reason women love it. Three-stone engagement rings are a popular choice for women because of their symbolism. This design represents the couple’s past and present. A three-stone engagement ring allows women to reminisce, live in the present, and look forward to the future with their partners by simply looking at their fingers.

Trapezoid Diamond Ring in White Gold

This white gold diamond engagement band features two perfectly matched trapezoid-cut diamonds. It is prong-set and accented by your choice of centre diamond (not supplied). Made in the USA, this ring weighs approximately 1/3 of a carat.

Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring in White Gold

This white gold diamond engagement band features a prong-set two tapered baguette and round-cut diamonds. Made in the USA, this ring weighs approximately 1/4 carat.

Three Diamond Engagement Ring in White Gold

This white gold engagement band is prong-set with two perfectly matched round-cut diamonds. It also features a choice of the centre diamond. Made in the USA, this ring weighs 1/2 carat.

Trillion Accented Diamond Ring Set In Classic Gold

Two brilliant trillion-cut diamonds accent this gold diamond engagement ring. Made in the USA, this ring weighs approximately 1/2 carat.

Round Ruby Gemstone Ring in White Gold

This white gold gemstone engagement band is prong-set with two perfectly matched round-cut ruby gemstones. It also features a choice of the centre diamond. Made in the USA, it weighs approximately 2/5 carats.

Marquise Diamond Ring in White Gold

This white gold engagement band features two perfectly matched marquise-cut diamond prong sets. It also accents your choice of centre diamond (not supplied). Made in the USA, this ring weighs approximately 1/3 of a carat.

3 Stone Trellis Diamond Engagement ring Set In Classic Gold

This three-stone trellis diamond engagement band is prong-set with two perfectly matched round-cut diamonds. It’s made in classic gold and accented by your choice of the centre stone. One carat in weight. Made in the USA

Round Sapphire Gemstone Ring in Yellow Gold

This yellow gold gemstone engagement band is prong-set with two perfectly matched round-cut sapphire gemstones. It also features your choice of the centre diamond. Made in the USA, it weighs approximately 2/5 carats.

Trillion Diamond Engagement Ring made of Yellow Gold

This yellow gold diamond engagement band is prong-set with two perfectly matched trillion-cut diamonds. It also accents your choice of centre diamond (not supplied). Made in the USA, this ring weighs approximately 1/3 of a carat.

Princess Trellis Diamond Ring in White Gold

This white gold engagement band features two perfectly matched princess-cut diamond prong sets. It also accents your choice of the centre stone. Made in the USA, this ring weighs approximately 1/4 carat.

With three, you get more sparkle and shine

Combining three stones of the same form makes it look cleaner. However, choosing side stones that are not the same as the centre stone creates a unique look. Baguette and trillion-cut diamonds are great for this setting, especially because they work well with all shapes and sizes of centre stones. To add colour to the setting, side stones can be bold-coloured gems like sapphires, rubies or emeralds.

The classic three-stone setting is timeless. Check out our complete collection of diamond engagement rings today to find the perfect ring!

An engagement ring is an important milestone in a relationship. It also represents a significant financial commitment. The perfect ring is what you want, but it must be within your budget. The selection of engagement rings is so numerous that it can seem overwhelming. These steps will help you find the perfect ring for you!

Step 1: Choose a centre piece stone

Nearly every engagement ring features a prominent centre stone. You must decide what shape you want as your centre piece if you are firmly committed to a diamond. You can even find gemstones in a range of shapes.

You can slim down your fingers by choosing vertical shapes such as the oval, pear, or marquise. The princess shapes are round, brilliant, oval, radiant and radiant. Ascher shapes and emerald forms feature shiny facets within their cut. While they may not exude the fire and Brilliance of stunning cuts, these step facets look extremely chic and sophisticated in vintage-inspired settings. The cushion shape has an old look but also has a vintage appeal. Heart-shaped stones are a great way to add romance to any setting.

Step 2: Understanding the 4Cs

Once you have decided on a shape, the next step is. The price of diamonds directly affects the cut, color, clarity, and carat. Certified diamonds can be guaranteed to be genuine and high quality by being graded at one of the top gemstone laboratories.

• Cut For each shape, a specific number of facets must be present in a diamond’s cut. These facets must be properly cut and in the correct proportions to cut’ the ideal.
• Colour a diamond’s colour is graded from D to Z. The letter D is colourless and Z for light yellow. You might consider downgrading this C if you have a tight budget. Warmer-hued diamonds can be disguised in yellow gold if you cannot afford them.
• Clarity ranges between Flawless(FL) and Included (I). These grades are determined by viewing the diamond under 10x magnification.
• Carat refers to the fourth C. One decimal place in carat weight can significantly impact the cost of a stone. Although prices will rise if buyers choose a full-carat, the difference in the size of a 0.90 carat and full-carat diamond is not noticeable.

Step 3: Consider Adding Some Colours

Colourful gemstones do not follow the same grading systems as diamonds. Focus on colour saturation and hardness when shopping for gemstones. The hue of a gemstone can affect its value.

Brighter colours, like rubies and reds, will command a higher price. You should be cautious when choosing softer stones as the centre piece of your ring, such as opal. Softer gems are more susceptible to breaking and shattering, so be careful when choosing softer stones as a centre piece for your ring.

Step 4: Select your setting and metal

Now that you have found the perfect stone, it is time to cross it off your wish list. Next, determine which metal you should use for your setting.

White gold is the most popular metal for engagement rings. It’s cheaper than platinum and has a similar sheen. Platinum is the most expensive metal, but it’s also the hardest. Rose Gold is a combination of copper and yellow metal. This rose-coloured metal is in fashion and adds romance to a ring.

Step 5: Choose the Details

Do you want to add side stones to your center stones? Perhaps you would like to pave diamond accents within the band. You can now add any details to give your customized touch. Some buyers like to add birthstones to the center diamond. Side stones made of diamonds look great. Make sure you choose a side stone that complements the shape of your center stones. A halo placed around the center stone draws attention to it.

If your ring is perfect and does not require additional design elements, engraving may be an option. This will allow you to add a personal message inside the band. You can engrave whatever you want, including initials, a monogram or the date of engagement.

Step 6: Make payment arrangements

Before you can walk away with your ring, you must figure out how you will pay for it. Many shops ( even Brilliance!) offer payment plans.

It’s not easy to shop for an engagement ring. You must determine your budget and research your options before figuring out the details. This will ensure that your needs, aspirations, and budget are balanced. Talk to experienced jewellers, and they will assist you in making the right decisions.

Step 7: Purchase ring insurance

A costly investment is an engagement ring. An insurance policy can be purchased to protect your engagement ring from theft or damage. You can usually add an umbrella policy to your renter’s or homeowner’s insurance covering jewellery. However, the ring must be appraised. Ask your insurance provider about the coverage they recommend.

Step 8: Propose

Congratulations! Congratulations! You’ve found the perfect engagement ring. It would help if you now considered how you would propose. Each proposal is unique and will remain in the couple’s hearts forever. Don’t forget to take a few photos…and a selfie with your ring.

Like fashion, jewellery trends change, often returning to a more modern, better design. Many couples are choosing vintage-inspired, and vintage engagement rings to complement the ring that will seal their marriage vows.

The marquise is a historical gem cut. This makes the marquise an ideal choice for vintage-designed engagement rings. The marquise is once again the most sought-after accent stone in bands due to its popularity with vintage designs. This shape is so beloved that intricate details have been added to band designs.

Marquise in Regal Brocade

To create an engagement ring that reflects the elegance and charm of the past, combine rich details with the elegant floral brocade fabrics.

To accent intricately winding diamonds, use white marquise-shaped gems or diamonds. To create a stunning brocade-style engagement band, a custom-made ring can be made with larger-carat marquise accents. The Twisted Petal gemstone ring features delicately-sized marquise gems. This enables you to create a sophisticated and subtle vintage floral brocade throwback. An Infinity twist is a stylish choice for an engagement ring. Infinity twists are where round diamonds bend and curve into large marquise-shaped designs. The ring also features a quarter-carat worth of round diamonds.

Marquise de Art Deco

Many vintage engagement rings featuring marquise stones date back to the Art Deco. You can create Art Deco-inspired engagement rings using the marquise form as the centre point. You can play with colour by adding side stones and gemstones of other shapes to complement the marquise design and to create geometric symmetry.

To create a sophisticated Art Deco look, you can mix round-cut diamonds with marquise diamonds. This will give the band a flapper-infused elegance. For a clean look, balance with diamonds is ideal. You can choose birthstones and other gemstones (like onyx) to personalize the ring.

Vintage Victorian Rose Gold

Rose gold has seen a modern revival and has become a favourite tech device colour. However, the metal retains its vintage appeal when used in jewellery. Set small Marquise Diamonds in a pave setting with a rose gold band to create subtle vintage inspiration. The warm blush of rose gold was a popular colour during the Victorian Era. It reflected innocence.

The radiant beauty of rose gold is enhanced by many round diamonds set in marquise-shaped designs. This delicate look combines the elegant shape of the marquise and the classic round diamond accents to enhance the elegance of the engagement rings.

A Marquise at the Edwardian Court

Migraine engravings and beadwork, paired with intricately designed jewels, are hallmarks of Edwardian Vintage jewels. For an elegant Edwardian-inspired wedding band, including diamonds and details.

To wrap a row of clear white marquise diamonds, use Migraine Beadwork. For a stunning Edwardian-inspired design, add more migraine details to the band. To enhance the brilliant colour of the stones, choose white or platinum. This engagement ring is designed by Edwardian and will help you create a beautiful wedding band.

You can make it truly yours

You can create a vintage masterpiece by customizing marquise-shaped designs with colored gemstones. The vintage appeal of marquise-cut designs is evident in the Vintage Style for engagement rings. To reflect your style, choose a matching wedding band.

Marquise stones enhance the vintage-inspired elegance and marquise stone designs of a wedding ring. The unique cut can  of Art Deco designs and give your ring an authentic antique look in Edwardian- or Victorian-inspired bands.

What is an elongated diamond cushion cut?

Elongated cushion-cut diamonds are shaped the same way they sound: as an elongated, cushion-cut diamond. A cushion cut diamond is a cushion-shaped cut. It mixes a Round (square) and Princess (round) cut. Elongated cushion cut diamonds are cushion cuts that have a longer-to-width ratio than the standard. Because of its slimmer shape, the elongated cushion cut is elegant. Because of the longer shape, there is more variation between elongated Cushion Cut diamonds. These can be very tall or slim, and others may be slightly longer than the cushion-cut diamond. This is known as the ratio.

What is the ratio of elongated cushion cut to elongated?

Although there isn’t a standard measurement that defines an elongated cushion, it is generally agreed that a cushion with a width-to-length ratio greater than 1:1.15 is considered elongated. Elongated cushion-cut diamonds, like regular cushion cuts, are often brilliant cuts. This makes them sparkle brightly and is perfect for a twinkling look in an engagement band.

It is important to remember that cushion cuts are not as square as princess cuts, which require them to be perfectly square. It is up to you to decide how square or rectangular your cushion cuts are. The typical cushion cut is 1:1. If your ratio exceeds 1:1, it will change from a cushion to an elongated diamond cushion cut.

Oval vs. Elongated Cushion Cut

The main thing to remember when comparing oval-cut diamonds with elongated cushions cut diamonds for engagement rings is your personal preference. Both elongated cushion and oval cuts appear larger due to their longer shapes. Their elongated shapes are flattering and give the illusion of having longer, slimmer fingers.

The price might be important if you choose between an oval or an elongated cut cushion. Oval cuts can be more costly because of the loss of rough diamonds during cutting and polishing. This means that each carat retains a higher price. This is something to consider if you want the best carat weight possible.

Cushion-Cut Vs. Elongated Cushion Cut

Because of its rectangular shape, the elongated cushion-cut diamond can often look larger than its traditional counterpart, cushion-cut. It would help if you spent time choosing the right cut for your diamond. This is similar to choosing between an oval or elongated cut. You can speak to our experts at Brilliance to help you make the right choice.

Popular Elongated Cushion-Cut Diamond Rings  

Brilliance will help you find beautiful, long-cut cushion-cut engagement rings. Here are some of our favourites. A ring with a slim shape is elegant and can be encased in pave diamonds to add drama and size. This graceful shape is ideal for vintage and antique-inspired engagement rings.

Are elongated pillows more expensive?  

Elongated cushion cuts are less expensive than their square counterparts. This assumes that factors like cut grade, colour, clarity and certification lab are equal. Cushion-cut diamonds are up to 25% cheaper than round shapes, as less diamond is lost when a rough stone is shaped into a square shape.

Are elongated cushions hard to find and rare?        

Elongated cushion-cut diamonds are more difficult to find because they aren’t cut as frequently as square cushion cuts. It all depends on the length of the rectangle you desire; rectangular diamonds with a ratio greater than 1:1.19 are rare and difficult to find.       

Last words

Our jewellery and diamond experts can help you decide if the elongated, cushion-cut diamond is right for you. They are happy to answer your questions about the beautiful diamond cut and help you design your perfect engagement rings.

A synthetic diamond (also called laboratory-grown, laboratory-created, artificial, artisan created, or cultured diamond) is a diamond that is produced in a controlled technological process (in contrast to naturally formed diamond, which is created through geological processes and obtained by mining). Unlike diamond simulants (imitations of diamonds made of superficially-similar non-diamond materials), synthetic diamonds are composed of the same material as naturally formed diamonds – pure carbon crystallized in anisotropic 3D form – and share identical chemical and physical properties.

While colourless diamonds are most commonly recognized in an engagement ring, black or white diamonds have grown popular.

Naturally, black diamonds were considered “Fancy Blacks” and are now held in low regard. Only a handful of black diamonds are known, including the 67.50ct Black Orlov, also known as The Eye of Brahman.

Black diamonds were considered an outcast until the 20th century, when jewellers recognized their potential to add dramatic flair to jewellery. Because of their mysterious, dark colour, black diamonds quickly became fashionable additions to jewellery.

Numerous claims of diamond synthesis were reported between 1879 and 1928; most of these attempts were carefully analyzed, but none were confirmed.

Black diamond engagement rings became more popular as black diamonds gained popularity. This was due to celebrity and film exposure. Black diamond engagement rings were featured in the 2010 film Sex in the City and were often displayed by celebrities like Carmen Electra or Kat VonD.

What is a Black Diamond?

Research into the causes of black diamonds’ bewitching colours is quite recently, given the popularity of black diamond engagement rings.

Internal imperfections are generally undesirable because they lower a diamond’s value. They are, however, unavoidable in black diamonds as they cause an unusual colour. Large quantities of tiny mineral inclusions like graphite or pyrite within black diamonds give them their dark colour. Black diamonds can also have many blackened or stained by graphitization fractures.

The actual colour of a black diamond’s body can vary from nearly colourless to brown or olive-green due to certain internal features, such as mineral inclusions and stained cracks.

Despite being some of nature’s most durable natural materials, Black diamonds are more fragile because of the inclusions that give black diamonds their mysterious colour. Black diamonds require great care as they are difficult to cut, polish, set and maintain.

Black diamond engagement rings

If you’re searching for black diamond engagement rings at a bargain price, you’re in luck. Black diamonds can be more fragile than other diamonds, but they are still more affordable than most diamonds.

Many manufacturers use radiation to transform naturally black diamonds into black diamond engagement rings. It is notoriously difficult to cut, polish and set them in black diamond rings.

Black diamonds are opaque and often include a lot of other diamonds. They also have a high saturation level, so there is only one grade: Fancy Black. The GIA does NOT issue grading reports on black diamonds. Instead, the GIA issues a Coloured Diamond Identification or Origin Report that includes information about the diamond’s colour and whether it has been treated or natural.

It is wonderful to love, and to propose to your partner is the best way to show it. Engagement proposals are a great way to show the world how much you love one another and confirm your intent to marry. We thought your proposal should be unique, so we created a guide to help you choose the right ring.

Ideas for Engagement Proposals

Engagement proposals should be about love. It should be something that you both will treasure and remember forever. You can go bold and loud, intimate and small, or somewhere in between.

Public proposals are a great way to get people excited.

You could also make a romantic dinner at home and play your favourite songs while waiting for the right moment to propose.

Purchase an Engagement Ring

It is tradition to get down on one knee and surprise your partner with a small box containing a diamond engagement band. While we believe this will bring a smile to the faces of all fiancees, there are other options.

Shopping together

You don’t have to shop alone if you go together after the proposal. You can buy wedding rings simultaneously, so you can find rings that match each other. You can shop together for beautiful gemstone engagement rings or striking gemstone wedding rings.

What about a non-conventional approach?

You can also think about the type of engagement rings you want to purchase. You might also consider coloured or vintage gemstone rings instead of traditional diamonds. A stunning blue gemstone can be striking, such as a London Blue Topaz and Aquamarine. The same goes for green gemstones like Peridot, which can look stunning when placed in a gorgeous band.

It is important to learn about your gemstones. Fortunately, you don’t need to be an expert to do this.

The 4C’s: Clarity, Color, Cut, and Color

Each of the 4C’s (colour, cut, clarity and carat) play an important role in determining the gem’s value.

• A colour’s hue is important. Rare colours have a high value, e.g. The blue topaz family includes London Blue Topaz. Its deep blue hue and a touch of green or grey are highly valuable.
• The quality of the cut refers to how the gemstone is finished and its angles and proportions. You can cut gemstones in many shapes, like an oval or cushion shape. The shape of the gem can impact its appearance and sparkle.
• Clear gems are more expensive, but inclusions (or flaws) in coloured gemstones. Flaws in stones like Ruby won’t affect the gem’s charm.
• The weight of a gem is called its carat. A larger carat means that it weighs more. This applies to all gemstones, even coloured diamonds.

Affordable Gemstone Rings-Budget-friendly & Beautiful!

It is easy to distinguish unique gemstone rings from the rest. Although they aren’t as popular as diamonds in the traditional sense, coloured stones have grown popular. Gemstone rings are less expensive than diamonds and offer more value for money. You can choose from London Blue Topaz and Peridot as well as Amethyst.