Oval diamonds represent the first modern diamond cuts. Before oval cuts, loose diamonds that were used for jewelry are hard, shiny and shiny, but there was little in the way of fire or brilliance. In fact, if you've seen the pictures of the diamonds from 350 to 500 years ago, probably noticed that appear black. The simple diamond cuts that were available before the arrival of a dark oval diamonds and – to modern eyes – look relatively lifeless.

Diamond in the Rough

For all its beauty and brilliance, diamonds found in nature are relatively dull looking, appears more like lumps of charcoal gray – a substance that is chemically identical. It takes a lot of polishing and carefully calculated so that the fire cuts innate brilliance of diamonds loose. Fortunately, modern technologies such as computer aided design and laser cutting has made the creation of fire, bright stones such as diamonds oval more efficient than ever before in history.

A relatively recent innovation

Popularity of different cuts of loose diamonds has waxed and waned over the decades. The most popular of all diamond is the round brilliant cut, but is considered the "ideal cut" as it is in the best of proportion with brilliance.

Oval diamonds are a recent innovation, is similar to the round brilliant, except for its most elliptical. The href = "http://www.gemfind.com/findlocaljeweler.aspx"> oval first diamonds were cut by Lazare Kaplan over forty years, and usually has 56 facets, or faces. Oval Diamonds ideal to have a pink appearance on the top and a discernible pattern in the bottom star.

When placed in an environment ring, these diamonds are always placed along its north-south axis, with long ends oriented toward the base and the tip of the fingers are never from east to west.

Diamond Evaluation

All loose diamonds should be assessed and certification by an independent gemological laboratory prior to the completion of the sale. That said, the flaws in the cuts of diamonds oval can be distinguished at a glance the profane. If the cut is poor, clearly an "arc" form tie will be detected when held under light.

Famous examples

Because of their growing popularity, these diamonds are cut only find their way into the settings used by the rich and famous. Tom Cruise presented a ring of Katie Holmes at the time of his wedding that includes a oval cut diamonds, oval diamonds are also found in the rings worn by actress Rebecca Romijn and professional footballer, Victoria Beckham.

About the Author:

Jonathon Blocker specializes in diamond jewelry and oval diamonds. He is a consultant for GemFind.com, a trusted name in the jewelry industry since 1999.

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