Is Your Style Classic, Modern or Uniquely Your Own?

The shape of an engagement ring is sure to say something about the woman wearing it.  One of the most iconic and timeless choices as well as the most popular is the round solitaire, which looks as stunning today as it did on your grandmother’s hand fifty years ago.  While a round solitaire can be subtle and understated, it is unlikely to ever go out of style. 

This classic diamond engagement ring was first introduced in 1886 by Charles Tiffany.  The setting was designed to elevate and showcase a round diamond above the band of the ring, and was held in place with six evenly spaced claw-shaped prongs.  Prior to this time, most rings were extremely intricate and had very detailed designs so a simple, precious metal band that allowed a diamond to sparkle to its fullest potential was considered revolutionary.   

As the stone is the focal point in a solitaire, it is important to buy the highest grade round brilliant cut stone you can afford to ensure your ring has the maximum sparkle.  Padis Jewelry’s consultants remind customers that the larger the diamond is, most likely it has more inclusions.  Also as it is larger, the inclusions are typically more visible than on a smaller diamond so it is better to go with a smaller but better grade stone.

A close second in popularity to the round brilliant cut is a princess shaped diamond.  Almost matching the fire and brilliance, the princess cut was created in 1980 and is the most common fancy cut diamond.  The square or rectangular shaped stone is a mix of diamond cuts and has a profile of an inverted pyramid with four beveled sides.  It can have anywhere from 53 to 144 facets.  Emerald and Asscher shaped diamonds are step cuts consisting of rectilinear facets arranged parallel to the girdle.  This produces a mirror effect that plays with the light and dark planes of the cut. 

Please schedule a visit to one of Padis Jewelry’s beautiful showrooms to see our diamond collection up close and in person to really appreciate the different stones.  Also remember if you are traveling this summer to Napa Valley, visit Padis Romance in St. Helena, CA. 

As a family-owned business, Padis Jewelry has been a trusted source for buying exquisite certified loose diamonds, engagement rings and fine jewelry since 1974.  We are one of the only jewelers in the area that offers such an exclusive selection of top names in the industry as well as such a large inventory.  If you are a lover of beautiful jewels, schedule at visit to San Francisco’s best jewelry store.

Source:

everything-wedding-rings.com/princess-cut-engagement-rings.html

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamond cut