Round Cut Diamond Ring Designs
The round brilliant cut
is the most sought after diamond cut and the round cut diamond ring
remains the most preferred variety of diamond rings. There are other
names also for the round brilliant cuts like the Old European Cut, Brilliant
Cut, American Ideal or Standard Cut, etc.
The emerald cut in the traditional
step cut style was gradually modified into round brilliant cut to create
a more bright and resplendent look in the diamond. It is therefore not
surprising that round cut diamond ring is the most popular preference
for all occasions as its beauty and prominence cannot be replicated
by any other cuts.
The following round cut diamond rings for sale are listed on eBay.
In the heart of a round cut diamond ring lies the perfectness of the symmetry of the many facets and the grade of polish that lend the round cut diamond ring its beauty. The facet smoothness depends on the grade of the polish and proper facet alignment provides perfect symmetry. When polishing is poor, it results in the diamond in the round cut diamond ring lose its sparkle and become dull. Likewise due to misdirected travel of light resulting from misaligned facet symmetry, the diamond in the round cut diamond ring loses its look of fire and sparkle.
There are more reasons for the beauty of the round cut diamond ring. One is the effect of hearts and arrows. Sometimes a diamond may exhibit patterns that resemble arrows if viewed from the top of the round cut diamond ring and hearts if viewed from the bottom. This phenomenon occurs if the top or table facet of the diamond lies just perpendicular to the pavilion or bottom of the diamond with the other facets aligned in perfect symmetry. This however may not be visible with the naked eye and can be seen when the diamond is separately viewed with an instrument called Gemscope. Only an extraordinary cut can create this hearts and arrows effect in the diamond of a round cut diamond ring. However since optimizing the placement of facets is more important for the scintillating effect of the diamond than patterns on the facets, a round cut diamond ring with hearts and arrows effect need not necessarily be the most sparkling and beautiful.