g diamond engagement rings or gifting yourself. When you're shopping at major online jewelry outlets like Vixity, it calls for a careful investment in both time and emotion for the person the diamond is meant for. Despite the inherent beauty of a diamond, its appearance is enhanced by the way it is cut. Nowadays, the popular trendy cut is the oval cut diamond.
Oval shaped diamond
Oval-cut diamond settings are popular for the sheer brilliance of the cut that adds to the diamond. It derives from the elongated shape compared to a round diamond. This will make it look relatively larger than its circular counterpart. A larger diamond oval is set in a ring in addition to the illusion and makes the wearer's finger look slimmer and longer.
The oval cut was developed decades ago as an answer to the boring round cut. Oval cut brilliance is similar to round cut but an oval-shaped stone gives the buyer a different experience.
The only thing to watch out for in ovals is the bow tie effect. This is sometimes caused by the misalignment of some facet of the diamond causing the light in the center of the cut to not reflect properly to your eye, showing a dark area.
Ascher cut rings
Asher cut diamonds and emerald cut diamonds are perennial trends. The name Asher comes from Joseph Asher of Holland who patented it in 1902. A classic square-shaped Asher cut diamond is assumed to have a length-to-width ratio of 1:00. Sometimes, it is also available in a rectangular shape.
Asher diamonds are characterized by a windmill reflection with precisely cut corners. These diamonds have a very high crown and a small table, complete with wide facets.
Asher cut diamond rings are outstanding when used as solitaires. They are also used in necklaces and bracelets. Using an Asher diamond with gold, white gold, silver or platinum gives the Asher eternal brilliance. Pendants, necklaces, bracelets and rings are also adopting Asher diamonds in a big way. So, choose high-quality Asher Diamonds from Vixity and enjoy the season.
