Round Cut Diamond Rings

Round Cut Diamond Rings

Round shaped diamonds have been cut by lapidaries for centuries, but not until the bruting machine came along in the late 1800s, could the coveted style be crafted more easily, with the classic symmetrical outline. The first round cut diamond was the old European shape, it had a higher crown and greater depth than the modern style. However, the old European cut diamond is still popular with bride’s who want an antique look.

A round colorless stone is the most popular style for engagement rings. Part of the reason the round diamonds are so timeless yet always trendy is because the shape is the most wearable. The brilliant cut is designed to produce intense sparkle and brightness. A modern round cut diamond has a circular girdle outline with 58 kite-shaped and triangular facets symmetrically placed, a table facet, and the option of a tiny culet facet. When the pavilion (bottom portion) forms a point, the round diamond will not have a culet.
When searching for a round diamond engagement ring, symmetry is key. Pay close attention to the quality of cut, or how well the diamond responds to light. Check for brilliance, internal and external reflections of white light.

Famous celebrities who display a round shaped diamond include:
• Johnny Depp’s wife, Amber Heard was proposed to with a large, brilliant round diamond flanked with two smaller stones.
• Mila Kunis rocks a 5-carat circle cut solitaire with a platinum band from hubby Ashton Kutcher.
• Britney Spears’ sports a 3-carat round diamond sparkler thanks to her husband Jason Trawick.

Round shaped diamond engagement rings are often more expensive than other cuts. A major reason is to achieve the circular shape, diamond cutters need to remove more of original roughness. This is a costly process. Also, large circular diamonds are very popular and always in fashion. The higher the demand, the costlier the diamond.

 
Above are examples of our rings set with a round shaped diamond.