On contrary to what you may think, a diamond isn’t limited to a princess or round cut. In fact, nor is it limited to being clear in colour. Diamonds are known to be a girl’s best friend. So, if you’re on the look out to purchase your loved one beautiful diamond ring, especially for engagement purposes, it’s always better to have an in-depth idea not only on basic knowledge about diamonds but rather the varieties in cuts and colours too as there are plenty.
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Most of the diamond ranges have name to them, while the cut names are easy to know, the colours can sometimes get too complicated. Therefore, when it comes to colours going with the overall shade helps you check out ranges specific to that shade. Keep reading as we list down a few different cuts as well as colours for you to familiarize yourself with.
Colours
White Diamonds –This particular diamond slightly differs from clear diamonds as they are known to be described in a milkier and opalescent manner thus being actually white in colour instead of colourless. Alongside clear diamonds, white diamonds are also commonly used for engagement or wedding purposes.
Pink Diamonds –Pink colour diamonds have a luscious and beautiful coloured touch to them. Pink argyle diamond or pink champagne diamond add a wonderful touch alongside white or clear diamonds especially if it’s a mother’s ring, anniversary band or more.
Purple Diamonds –Purples diamonds are considered to be rare due to which reason it falls more into the expensive category. Although you may think that shades of purple diamonds are unnatural, they are in fact natural and have a royal touch to them!
Champagne Diamonds –The value of any champagne-coloured diamond can depend on the colour intensity. While some are over toned, the more expensive ranged ones aren’t. Just like the pink diamonds, champagne diamonds are also commonly used alongside clear or white ones.
A few other colours include blue diamonds, green diamonds and even yellow diamonds.
Cuts
Princess Cut –A princess cut comes in the shape of a square. They’re a commonly used cut in many engagement rings. The four edges of a princess cut are narrow down to a point that is then held in place on the ring.
Round Cut – Also a commonly used cut in many diamond rings round cuts is timeless as well as traditional as it was used since the beginning of time and still remains of beauty and value.
Emerald Cut –Almost like a rectangle in shape with a step-cut on each four sides, an emerald cut is a modern-day favourite amongst many! It has a unique look that screams elegance and charm.
Heart Cut –Although rarely used as the main diamond for an engagement ring, heart cuts are used in bands or inbuilt ring designs that add that extra touch of romance and love to it.
A few other cuts include radiant cuts, cushions cuts, oval cuts and many more!
