Question 1

What clarity should I choose for an emerald cut?

Accepted Answer

An emerald cut is a step cut with a wide, open table, so it shows inclusions more than a brilliant cut like a round. Aim for VS2 clarity or better so the stone looks eye-clean from the top. Always watch the 360° video and check it looks clean to you before buying.

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Question 2

What length-to-width ratio should an emerald cut be?

Accepted Answer

A classic emerald cut sits around a 1.30 to 1.50 length-to-width ratio, which looks balanced and rectangular. A lower ratio looks squarer; a higher one looks longer and slimmer. It comes down to taste, so compare a few ratios in the listing before you choose.

Question 3

How big does an emerald cut look per carat?

Accepted Answer

An emerald cut reads long and elegant, but it faces up a little smaller than a round of the same weight, because more of its weight sits in the depth. The exact spread depends on the ratio you pick, so check each stone's measurements in the listing.

Question 4

What color should I choose for an emerald cut?

Accepted Answer

The open step-cut table shows body color more than a brilliant cut, so go a touch higher on color — around H or better — if you want an icy white look. If you like a warm, vintage feel, a slightly lower color can suit an emerald cut nicely.

Question 5

Is a lab grown emerald cut diamond real?

Accepted Answer

A lab grown emerald cut is a diamond — the same carbon crystal and hardness as a mined one, just grown in a lab. Every stone is graded by IGI or GIA. This is the loose stone; when you are ready, set it into an emerald cut engagement ring.

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