Is Step cut the same as emerald cut?

The most commonly known step cut is the emerald cut. Named after the gemstone it was created for, the emerald cut has a long, rectangular shape and truncated corners that form an octagonal appearance. An emerald cut diamond is often considered to have a very sophisticated look due to its clean lines.

What does step cut mean?

Definition of step cut : a cut for diamonds or especially colored stones forming a series of straight facets that decrease in length as they recede from the girdle and so give the appearance of steps — compare table cut.

Which all diamonds have step cut as their cutting style?

The most popular step cut diamond styles are emerald, asscher, baguette and carré. All of them are cut with rectangular (or square) facets that graduate from the diamond’s face like a set of steps. The emerald cut’s long, rectangular facets create a flash known sometimes called a “hall of mirrors” effect.

What is an emerald step cut diamond?

Emerald Step Cut Diamond Shape. The emerald cut is not a brilliant cut, but is called a step cut which means it has rows of facets. Step cuts are comprised of larger facets which act like mirrors and resemble a staircase, hence the name step-cut. The emerald cut has 58 facets (25 crown, 8 girdle and 25 pavilion).

What is an emerald cut engagement ring?

Emerald cuts fit well in many different styles, but they really fit perfectly with more understated settings. Emerald cuts go well with solitaire and simple pave settings, and are perfect for three stone settings. A solitaire setting lets a lot of light hit the diamond, amplifying the “hall of mirrors” effect of a well-proportioned Emerald Cut.

What grade of emerald is best for a diamond ring?

When we are selecting emerald cuts, it’s usually a VS2 or even VS1 clarity grade. Take a look at this emerald cut from Blue Nile. Usually an SI1 clarity diamond like this would be eye-clean.

What is the length-to-width ratio of emerald cut diamonds?

The classic emerald has a length-to-width ratio of about 1.50, but the recent trend is towards the more square shape with a ratio close to 1.30. We seek emerald cut diamonds with depth 58-69% and table 58-69%. The following photos are only a sampling of emerald cut diamond ring styles.