Round Cut Diamonds

Round Cut Diamonds

The round cut is perhaps the most popular diamond cut used in pieces of fine jewelry. The round cut diamond was designed to enhance a diamond's sparkle by maximizing the amount of light reflecting off of the diamond's top, or crown.

The round cut diamonds were invented by famed mathematician, Marcel Tolkowsky in 1919. Tolkowsky's vision was to develop a diamond cut which would be perfectly symmetrical. Symmetry is especially important when it comes to diamond cuts and shapes, since a symmetrical diamond will experience less light leakage, and, as such, will reflect more light off of its surfaces, while a disproportionate, asymmetrical diamond will lose light from its girdles and its culet. Round brilliant diamonds are traditionally cut with 57 facets. A round cut diamond will have an additional 58th facet if its culet is removed. However, many consumers seem to prefer the classical cone shape of a 57 facet round brilliant diamond which is why 38 facet round brilliant diamonds are less common than 57 facet round cut diamonds.

The round cut diamond is considered to be especially versatile and is used in all types of Diamond Jewelry , including Diamond Necklaces and Pendants, Diamond Earrings, Diamond Bracelets and Diamond Rings. The most common use for round brilliant diamonds is in diamond engagement rings. Whether modern, edgy and unique, or vintage, classical and traditional, most diamond engagement ring designs feature round cut diamonds. Consequently, round cut solitaire diamond engagement rings are best-sellers as they are considered to be timelessly elegant and beautiful. Round cut solitaire Diamond Engagement Rings are so popular that they are often preferred over engagement rings set with fancy cut diamonds or engagement rings mounted with a multitude of diamonds and precious gemstones.

A round cut diamond can be mounted into virtually any setting. Since the round cut is designed to be symmetrical and proportional, a round cut diamond will have no problem fitting into a variety of stetting designs such as a prong setting, a channel setting, a bezel setting or even a pave setting. The prong setting is the most popular design when it comes to round cut diamonds. Since a round cut diamond consists of strategically placed facets which are design to maximize the diamond's brilliance and its overall appeal, a prong setting, which leaves most of the diamond's surface exposed, will nicely complement and help enhance the precious gemstone's natural sparkle.