Some Unique Shapes Of Diamonds
Diamonds have continued to increase in popularity over the years. They are an absolute necessity for wedding rings. And are very common in engagement rings. They are also used more often in a variety of other jewellery. With their use becoming more frequent, there is a greater desire for more unusual shapes and cuts of diamonds. It lets the wearer stand out from the crowd. Businesses that deal in diamond cutting have come up with ways to accommodate this demand.
Diamonds lend themselves to a wide variety of shapes. They are created by grinding them into the desired rough shape. Then individual cuts are made to create facets. The facets are flat surfaces that follow the stone’s natural crystalline structure. It’s these facets that provide the sparkle. By placing them in the proper locations, relative to each other, they reflect light back at the observer. Diamond cutters have produced some unique shapes of diamonds over the years. And continue to develop new shapes and styles.
An unusual shape that lends itself well to wedding rings is the heart shape. This pattern is exactly as it sounds. It follows the contours of the classic heart outline. Two rounded mounds at the top. And a tapered bottom. The pear shaped diamond has a similar appearance. But it lacks the indentation at the top. The pie cut possesses a wedge shape with a curve on one side.
Some diamonds have been cut into a pentagonal shape. They have also been made into a hexagonal shape called a firerose. One of the most unusual designs has been the moonglow. This is essentially an eight-sided rosette shape. Although these are uncommon shapes, many have been around for years. Others are fairly recent. But there will be a continuance of new designs well into the future.
Why Will I Receive More Value For My Diamond If I Trade It
June 5, 2016 by Julia Lawrence • Business, Diamond Trends •
There are a few reasons why one receives more cash value for trading their diamond versus selling it for cash. The first of which is that a diamond retailer intends to make a profit off of the diamond you are trying to sell to them. If you are attempting to sell to a third party your diamond will have depreciated in value simply because it is not under the glass in a jewelry store. The way to get the most out of your diamond is to trade it toward the purchase of a newer one. This is because if you are trading your diamond toward a more expensive one the jeweler is making the money he needs, and therefore can offer you a greater sum for your diamond.
This seems to be a universal constant in the world of second hand items. You will always be paid more for your item if you are willing to trade for store credit. As a corollary this method of trading your diamond is only practical if it is a bigger or better diamond that you are seeking. If you want to trade the value of your diamond for other goods and services you must seek an alternate root that will result in obtaining a lower amount of value for your diamond. By trading in your diamond you are reinvesting in the jeweler and the market it was purchased from, because of this you will always receive a greater value by trading in your diamond.