When browsing engagement rings, it’s easy to be mesmerized by the dazzling brilliance of each diamond and overlook the rich history of diamond cuts that goes into creating these timeless treasures. Diamond cutting, an art form that has evolved over centuries, has developed various intricate and stunning designs in our engagement ring collection, each with unique historical significance.
Round Brilliant-Cut
The round brilliant cut featured in our exquisite Marina engagement ring is arguably the most classic and well-known diamond shape.Designed to maximize a diamond’s brilliance, this cut boasts 58 precise facets that beautifully reflect light. Its roots date back to the 17th century when the Mazarin technique was introduced, revolutionizing diamond cutting for enhanced sparkle.
Step into the world of timeless elegance with the round brilliant cut in our Marina engagement ring. This classic cut, featured in our exquisite Marina engagement ring, is designed to maximize a diamond’s brilliance, boasting 58 precise facets that beautifully reflect light.
Pear-Cut
The pear cut, showcased in our elegant Xanthe engagement ring, is a striking blend of brilliant and marquise cuts, resulting in a stunning teardrop shape.This unique cut can be traced back to the 15th century, thanks to the innovation of Flemish jeweller Lodewyk van Bercken, who also pioneered the scarf—a crucial diamond-polishing tool.
In the Xanthe engagement ring, a captivating pear-shaped diamond is embraced by a halo of round brilliant diamonds, adding an enchanting allure.
Princess-Cut
The Eris engagement ring is a perfect choice for a design that is both modern and regal. It showcases the dazzling princess cut.The princess cut is a dazzling cut with bevelled sides, allowing light to disperse throughout the gem. It was developed in the early 1970s as an evolution of the Barion cut. 1979 Israeli Jewellers Ygal Perlman, Betzalel Ambar, and Israel Itzkowitz created the princess cut after careful research.
Our beautiful Eris ring features a magnificent princess-cut diamond and two alluring trapezoid-cut diamonds, offering a bold and glamorous look.
Emerald-Cut
The Themis engagement ring highlights the timeless beauty of the emerald cut.
This sophisticated cut originated in the 1500s with the table cut, but today’s refined version rose to popularity during the Art Deco period of the 1920s. With its unique step-cut design and flat top, the emerald cut emphasizes clarity and creates a mesmerizing hall-of-mirrors effect.
The **Themis ring** showcases this elegant design, providing a vintage touch with a modern twist.
If you need help finding the perfect diamond cut, we’re here to help at Joseph George Jewellers. You can come into the store to browse our collection or contact us online to find out more.
