- What is a diamond cut in jewelry?
- Difficulty in performing jewelry techniques
- What style of diamond cut jewelry is predominantly made in?
- Diamond facet of metal: making wedding rings
- Why choose diamond cut engagement rings?
- Gold earrings with diamond cut: features
- What models of gold earrings with diamond cut are current?
- Gold bracelets with diamond cut: fashion trend for the 2022 season
- 6 Facts You Need to Know About Diamond Cut Jewelry
- How to care for diamond cut jewelry?
Rings, bracelets, earrings and other jewelry are encrusted with gems to give them a unique shine. But now, in order to achieve amazing shimmer on the surface of the accessory, it is not necessary to insert minerals. There is a great way - using the diamond cutting technique.
What is a diamond cut in jewelry?
Recently, engraving using diamond equipment has become a very common technique for processing gold and silver items. A special design is applied using jewelry diamond cutters. The technique is performed by experienced jewelry craftsmen, since in this matter it is necessary to be careful and highly precise in applying diamond edges. When applying a special pattern, small tetrahedral notches are formed.
The diamond edge allows you to achieve a special shimmer over the entire processed surface of the jewelry. Other techniques are not able to achieve this result, which makes diamond cutting a unique jewelry method. When light rays hit the surface of the accessory, each face shimmers - this creates the effect of a scattering of diamonds.
Gloss check.
Brilliant cuts such as round and princess are designed to enhance the brilliance of a diamond, which is why you can use this characteristic to determine how well cut a stone is.
You can compare two diamonds of the same cut, and if one has more sparkle than the other, the shinier stone is likely a higher quality cut.
This method is still only applicable for comparing brilliant cuts. If you are evaluating step cuts such as emerald and asscher, which are not intended to improve brilliance, then it is better to look at the size and proportions of the diamond.
Difficulty in performing jewelry techniques
Diamond engraving, as a method in jewelry, is used to decorate not only rings or earrings. This is a relevant technique for decorating chains and bracelets, even if their weaving is quite elaborate. Jewelers use ultra-precise equipment with diamond cutters, which allows them to do the work accurately and almost unnoticeably. It is really difficult to achieve an ideal result, but the jewelers of the Golden Age can do it - this is where extensive experience, accuracy and concentration come into play.
Diamond-cut jewelry looks original, although most often it has a minimalist design. The accessories are unique and stylish due to the interesting surface texture. Rarely found in combination with diamond-cut inserts of precious stones - sometimes the tandem looks too bright, flashy and pretentious.
Enamel
The word has Greek roots and means “I mix.” In jewelry, enamel is the creation of designs on enamel. Jewelry enamel is not ordinary. It consists of transparent or opaque lead glass that covers the products.
Enamel is used on crosses, images of saints, icons and other similar objects. This is an excellent decoration that ensures longevity of jewelry.
It is thanks to enamel that icons are stored for so long that after hundreds of years they retain their original qualities and become antique.
What style of diamond cut jewelry is predominantly made in?
Diamond cut is a stylish and modern alternative to gem inlays. Rings in a minimalist style with a diamond edge shimmer beautifully, but are cheaper than similar products with inserts. Jewelry with a treated surface is in harmony with feminine and masculine stylistic images and complements the remaining accessory group.
Diamond-cut rings go well with discreet looks in a business or classic style; they look no less charming with elegant dresses for a special occasion. The same applies to other types of accessories: earrings, necklaces, bracelets, chains and pendants.
Diamond cutting is a technique that is most commonly found in couples engagement ring designs. Minimalistic headbands without unnecessary decoration, but with an iridescent surface, are suitable for men and women, look elegant and do not get boring after a long period of wearing. Sometimes the edge does not cover the entire surface of the product, but is used for engraving to immortalize a wedding date or a love declaration on the jewelry.
Blackening
The word “blackening” itself already describes the process and result of the artistic technique. It consists in applying a special mixture (niello) to the relief of the jewelry.
The result is an effect that creates a contrast between the color of the precious alloy and the black mass inside it. Blackening gives the jewelry a special beauty and protects the jewelry from chemical influences.
The most popular metal for blackening is silver. Sometimes jewelers also blacken gold, but do not carry out such treatment with other precious metals.
Diamond facet of metal: making wedding rings
The presented cut looks good on white, red or yellow gold; it gives a beautiful shine, glossiness and improves the performance properties of the metal. Newlyweds often choose laconic diamond-cut bezels as wedding rings. The following designs are relevant this season:
- combined models made of white and red gold with a completely faceted surface or partially in the form of an ornament;
- wedding headbands with a matte surface or a glossy but subdued shine, using cut elements;
- with bright, sparkling diamond-shaped edges in monochrome color;
- a sophisticated headband for a girl with an edge that can be worn in combination with an engagement ring - men are advised to choose a wider engagement ring;
- rings with a diamond cut and a bright, ornate pattern that creates iridescent reflections.
The diamond cutting technique is suitable for those who prefer jewelry with inlays. True, in this case you need to know when to stop and limit yourself to a few precious stones. A ring made of red gold with a diamond cut and an insert of three medium-sized pale pink cubic zirconias looks beautiful; the diamond cut also harmonizes with one large diamond. The special surface texture and shine enhance the sparkling effect of the gemstone, so even a small gemstone will look great.
When choosing an engagement ring, be guided by preferences, lifestyle, and stylistic images. Do not forget about a sense of proportion - the engagement ring should be combined with an existing accessory group. At the peak of popularity are wedding headbands with a diamond cut and matte finish. This is the best background for clear or colored stones.
Why choose diamond cut engagement rings?
Wedding bands with this type of decoration have many advantages - an original and first-class look, a unique design. On such a headband, damage, chips and scratches, which are inevitable when wearing the product for a long time, will not be noticeable.
Wedding rings without decoration and with a diamond cut are universal - these can be paired pieces, since they look equally good on both a woman’s and a man’s hand. If you believe in omens, then we recommend this jewelry. It is believed that such wedding rings speak of multifaceted relationships, where people open up to each other from different positive sides and do not hide anything.
Take into account the following features: rings with edges need to be cleaned carefully and often, since the surface is not smooth and the design may lose its shine and former clarity. Pay attention to the external condition, treat it carefully - and there will be no problems in restoring its first-class appearance.
Various ideal cut standards.
When it comes to the classic round brilliant cut, the main characteristics that determine the quality of a diamond are the size of its crown, the diameter of its girdle (the widest part of the stone), and its depth (or height).
Additionally, a diamond's facets are graded regarding how standard their shape is and how well they fit together.
Although it may seem that the definition of the ideal cut is general, there is in fact no universal rule as to what its exact proportions should be.
In fact, there are at least a dozen standards for measuring cut.
The most widely used standards today are the American Standard, the Practical Fine Cut and the Scandinavian Standard. The first one is used in North America, and the other two are mainly used in Europe.
Gold earrings with diamond cut: features
If you want to buy a beautiful, expensive-looking piece of jewelry, but at the same time have a limited budget, we recommend buying gold earrings with a diamond cut. The decoration technique gives volume to the products, so they visually appear larger and weightier. The design is original, emphasizing the high status of the owner even in the absence of inlays with precious stones.
Earrings are relatively inexpensive precisely because of the lack of expensive gems. The presented jewelry is the embodiment of elegant restraint and sophistication. The diamond cut pattern adds shine to the surface of the product. If you are in doubt about which diamond earrings to choose, pay attention to the hallmark and choose 750 or 585 gold. We do not recommend choosing other types, since they have worse performance characteristics - their surface will have chips and cracks after just a couple of days of wear, and the diamond edge itself will simply be erased.
What models of gold earrings with diamond cut are current?
Browse the catalog of the Golden Age jewelry house. Here you can find a large assortment of earrings with diamond cut. Most designs have an original geometric or ethnic pattern or a rough surface. It is also common to see a fluted pattern or non-standard carving as a decorative finish on earrings.
Congo earrings are especially popular among edged earrings. These are laconic hoop earrings. They are loved by young girls and older women because of their originality and elegance. On the surface of massive congo earrings, the diamond facet is easily visible, thanks to which the earrings sparkle and shimmer with thousands of facets. This choice of earrings is always a good and universal gift, because hoop earrings suit most girls, regardless of their age and appearance. And the stylistic image is transformed, becoming stylish, interesting and attractive.
Engraving
Engraving is the application of a design, ornament or inscription to a piece of jewelry. The engraving result is always in relief. One part of the pattern has a recess, and the other is convex.
Previously, every jeweler applied engraving using special cutters. This work was long and difficult. Microscopes have simplified the process somewhat, but not to perfection.
Nowadays all major jewelry companies do 3D engraving. Its essence is as follows. Designers give programmers the design they want to see in the image. The developers write a special program, thanks to which lasers apply the desired pattern in a matter of seconds.
You can talk endlessly about how hand engraving is done with passion, but you must agree: in any case, the program applies the edges with maximum precision. The end result is that you are wearing a perfectly engraved piece of jewelry.
Gold bracelets with diamond cut: fashion trend 2021 season
A bracelet is an essential attribute in girls’ accessory groups. A well-chosen product can complement a stylistic image. Lately, diamond-cut bracelets have become popular. Rigid bracelets with such a decorative solution are more common, since in this case it is better visible than on a chain. The website of the Golden Age jewelry house presents various types of jewelry:
- with a diamond cut across the entire surface of the decoration;
- combined models in white and red gold with diamond trim;
- bracelets in the form of miniature chains with diamond cut links.
Each girl will choose an accessory taking into account her existing collection, preferences and chosen style. If you are in doubt about the choice of design or bracelet size, we recommend coming to the nearest Golden Age showroom to try it on. If you have no questions about such nuances, it will be more convenient to order jewelry online. Delivery is available throughout Ukraine by the Novaya Poshta postal service to the nearest branch or by courier to the address specified in advance.
Proportions.
Although there are different standards for the ideal cut, the proportions they use do not differ significantly in meaning.
The first thing you should know about diamond measurements is that they are expressed as a percentage of the diameter of the diamond's belt, which is simply the edge of the stone, and is also its widest part.
Let's look at the most important measurements of a perfect diamond. The numbers are given as a range of values that include the standards of the most widely used criteria:
Table Diameter: 53%-57.5% (This is the diameter of the flat top of the diamond, i.e. the table.)
Crown Height: 14.4%-16.2% (This is the vertical distance from the waist to the top of the stone; the crown is the top portion from the waist to the platform.)
Pavilion Depth: 43.1%-43.2% (This is the vertical distance from the belt to the bottom of the diamond; the pavilion is the lower part from the belt to the lowest point.)
So, using the above figures, we can conclude that an ideal diamond should have a crown that is 53%-57% wide from the girdle, a pavilion that is approximately 43% deep, and a crown that is approximately 14.5%-16% high.
The overall height of a perfect diamond, measured from its flat top to the sharp bottom of the stone, is approximately 60%, give or take 2 to 3 percent.
If you're buying a diamond, you probably won't need to measure all of these values yourself: they'll be included in the grading report and you just have to look them up. It is not recommended to buy diamonds that do not have such a certificate confirming their quality.
How to care for diamond cut jewelry?
Diamond-cut accessories require cleaning no less often than regular jewelry. The diamond facet actually hides flaws, flaws of jewelers, cracks and chips, but over time it can lose its shine - and it is difficult to restore it.
To ensure that the product has a first-class appearance for as long as possible, wear it carefully and store it in a special box covered with fabric. Hide the decoration while sleeping or cleaning. It is negatively affected by humidity, so we do not recommend wearing a diamond-cut engagement ring or other item to a bathhouse, swimming pool, or simply taking a shower with it. Avoid interaction of jewelry with household and cosmetic products.
We recommend cleaning as soon as it gets dirty or loses its shine. Do this carefully and carefully. It is better not to use the toothpaste and brush method, so as not to inadvertently cause a scratch. To clean, make a warm soapy solution with a few drops of ammonia, leave the jewelry in it for several hours, then rinse under running water and wipe dry with microfiber. Once a year, we recommend taking your jewelry to a jewelry professional for professional ultrasonic cleaning.
Old processing type
The first diamond cutters were in India, they carved an octagon from a gem, which was considered a sacred ritual. By the 14th century, craftsmen appeared in Europe to carve diamonds with edges that add shine. In 1465, by order of the Duke, the first product resembling a rose-cut diamond was made.
In 1919, Marcel Tolkowsky carried out calculations and came up with two diamond cutting schemes - round and brilliant. It marked the beginning of the era of transformation of minerals into jewelry.
Since 1919, cutting has been practiced according to the development of M. Tolkovsky:
- on top there was a flat platform - the crown;
- the base tapered, almost turning into a sharp tip;
- there was a belt around the perimeter;
- the product received 57 edges.
The method was very popular - before this, the stones practically did not shine. It was used until 1965, when Arpad Neji developed a diamond processing scheme in which he increased the number of facets to 65. Then, more and more new types of cutting began to appear, driven by buyer demand for a variety of diamonds, rather than the same type.
Diamond processing has been carried out in Russia since 1963. The first one was launched in Moscow. Cutting was carried out according to the then fashionable types of round cut, “princess”, “rose”, etc.
Filigree
You've heard the word "filigree" and always associated it with the meaning of "particularly careful" and "attentive to detail." You are absolutely right.
Filigree is a jewelry technique that is used by experts to create patterns from thin silver or gold wire. Filigree patterns can be in the form of herringbones, ropes, weaving and other patterns. This jewelry work is done under a microscope.
The term "filigree" has Latin roots. It comes from the words filum - “thread” and granum - “grain”. There is also a native Russian analogue - filigree jewelry technology. This word comes from the Old Russian “s’kati”, which means “to twist” or “to twist”.
Filigree is found both in jewelry and in boxes, vases and even on the hilts of ancient swords.
If you see a similar pattern on a piece of jewelry, you know that it is filigree.
Rhodium plating
Rhodium plating is the application of a thin layer of the precious metal rhodium to a product. This procedure is necessary to give the jewelry hardness and a particularly bright white color. You remember that gold and silver are soft metals, right?
Rhodium is a durable metal with amazing reflectivity. It keeps its shine much longer than gold and silver, so it costs several times more.
Never confuse noble rhodium with the radioactive chemical element radium. Rhodium is a safe and very expensive metal!
