Heart Diamond

- If you are looking for a unique and fancy cut diamond, one of the most unique cuts to choose from is the heart cut diamond. The heart cut diamond is a great way to distinguish your diamond from other popular cuts and still add beautiful brilliance and fire to your diamond.

Similar to most fancy cut diamonds, the heart shaped diamond cut is modified from the traditional round cut or sometimes referred to as the ideal cut diamond. The heart cut diamond usually contains 59 facets. One of the benefits of owning the heart diamond cut is that this cut offers its owner an alternative to the tradition oval or round cuts.

Many heart cuts are used in necklaces as well as rings and matching earrings. Unlike most cuts of diamonds, heart cuts are not as popular for engagement and wedding rings, they are usually given for less formal occasions such as birthday’s, anniversaries and of course Valentines Day.

While the popularity of the heart shaped cut is typically reserved for the wealthier markets due to most people forgoing a huge expense for less formal occasions, more heart cut diamonds of varying qualities are becoming more abundant in the general retail markets.

When purchasing a heart shaped cut diamond it is important to check the overall quality of the diamond including how it is cut, the color and clarity. It is also a good idea to avoid heart cut diamonds that are too flat. A flat cut diamond will dull the brilliance of the stone making it less desirable. If you are in the market for a unique, fancy cut diamond, heart cut diamonds are a great way to benefit from a diamond that has brilliance and fire as well as a unique cut.

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