A brilliant-cut, heart-shaped diamond remains the most romantic of all diamond cuts. If you want to impress that special someone with your ardor, the heart-shaped diamond displays your feelings with very few words needed. Artists began using the heart as a symbol of romantic feelings and love at the end of the 13th century. This symbolism increased in popularity in artistic symbolism to the point where the heart symbolizes love worldwide in modern times. For this reason, choosing a heart-shaped engagement ring remains the ultimate symbol of your romantic love for your beloved.
The heart-shaped diamond remains a unique cut. Only about two percent of the cut diamonds in existence are heart-shaped. So if you’re looking for a unique engagement ring for your special love, please consider choosing a heart-shaped diamond as a part of your engagement ring design.
Choosing Your Heart-shaped Diamond Engagement Ring using the Four C’s
About the Heart-Cut Diamond’s Cut
Symmetry remains an essential characteristic of the heart-shaped diamond. The two halve of the diamond’s shape must be identical when the diamond is cut. The cleft between the two identical sections of the heart must also remain crisp and clear. The curves from the cleft to the bottom point must also be shaped with an identical curve yet stay rounded.
Carat
To get the best look for your diamond, choose a heart-shaped diamond over .50 carats large. Heart-shaped diamonds under .50 don’t always display the diamond’s shape to its best effects. Smaller diamonds set in a bezel or three prong setting show off the diamond’s shape better than other types of settings. The key to choosing the right heart-shaped diamond setting remains to pick the ring that best shows off the shape of the diamond. Heart-shaped diamonds tend to be narrow or fat. The length to width ratio of a balanced heart-shape for engagement ring purposes remains 1.00, though .85 to 1.00 looks excellent, too.
Color
Choosing a diamond color remains subjective. While some people prefer a colorless diamond, others like a bit of color to show when their diamond sparkles. Diamond colors range from clear to yellowish in most cases. The setting also influences the color of a diamond. Most people can’t tell the difference between close diamond colors, however.
Clarity
Finding a completely clear diamond remains a very rare event. Most diamonds contain inclusions to varying degrees. The GIA provides clarity grades to help you pick the most transparent diamond you can afford. Your Michael F diamond specialist can assists you in choosing the clearest heart-shaped diamond you can afford.
To choose an engagement ring full of sentiment and romantic feeling, stop by Michael F. and Company to view our inventory of heart-shaped diamond rings. Or take a look at michaelfdiamonds.com to see our inventory. We can also custom design a ring to your specifications using a brilliant heart-shaped diamond as a focal point. Make your fondest engagement ring desires come true by speaking with an engagement ring expert at Michael F. and Company in Midtown New York City.
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