![]() View our selection of Asscher cut Yellow Diamonds For those that find the repeating pattern of concentric squares created by the Asscher diamond's unique faceting mesmerizing, the Asscher holds it's own in the fancy color diamond shape comparison. The Asscher cut is very similar to the Emerald cut and while it is not the ideal shape for a yellow diamond it can be a stunningly beautiful option. View our selection of Emerald cut Yellow Diamonds When a yellow diamond is cut to Emerald shape the diamond will often command a large premium over similar Radiant or Cushion shapes. For that reason Emerald cut yellow diamonds are infrequent at best. This system of long, broad facets maximize the return of white light or Brilliance and deeply interfere with the perception of body color in a diamond. View our selection of Cushion cut Yellow DiamondsĮmerald cuts employ a step-cut faceting system. Cushion cut yellow diamonds can vary from square to rectangular and are a great choice for a yellow diamond. There are several variations of the Cushion shape, in most cases Cushion cuts make for stunning yellow diamonds. The main difference visual between the Cushion and the Radiant are the softer, rounded edges of the Cushion shape. This is why it is the second most popular cut for fancy diamonds. The Cushion cut is very similar to the Radiant cut in regards to how the faceting system and shape of the stone balance the most vibrant color possible with highest Brilliance achievable. View our selection of Radiant cut Yellow Diamonds The Radiant cut is available in square to rectangular shape and is a great choice for a yellow diamond. It is the combination of these two traits that give diamonds their sparkle and combined with the depth and tone of the color, make yellow diamonds visually attractive and valuable. The Radiant cut faceting maximizes the saturation of color in the diamond (where the value of the diamond comes from) while maintaining the highest levels of Brilliance and Fire possible, the 'Life' of the stone. The vast majority of yellow diamonds and in fact of all fancy color diamonds are cut to Radiant shape. Since the different shapes of yellow diamonds have very different faceting systems there are some major differences in the frequency and value of differently shaped yellow diamonds, even when they are the same color grade. It is only by the hand and skill of a master diamond cutter that a delicate balance is struck between these opposing forces of optics and that stunning examples of yellow diamonds of every shape and color are created. Since the return of white light and the dispersion of light back towards the human eye have a negating effect on how we percieve the body color of the diamond these two goals are somewhat at odds with one another. The ideal in a yellow diamond (this is also true for any fancy colored diamond) is to achieve the perfect balance between the maximum possible depth and saturation of the color while maximizing the Brilliance, Fire and Scintillation of the diamond to the highest degree possible. Yellow Diamonds are cut into every imaginable shape but they are not by any means equal. Understanding the influence of diamond shape on beauty,color and valuation Getting the basics from the GIA report is just the first step in the process of evaluating a yellow diamond. This is where both yellow diamond experience and expertise play a vital role in yellow diamond evaluation. In other words the very best Fancy Yellow diamond is virtually indistinguishable from the lowest example of an Intense Yellow, the same way the lowest Fancy Yellow would be identical to the best Fancy Light Yellow. In the above color graph we have placed lines as boundaries between the color grades, in reality the boundries are not as clear. There is no single color in the spectrum that perfectly represents a Fancy Yellow graded diamond. The remaining undesirable grades for yellow diamonds are: Fancy Deep Yellow - Fancy Dark Yellow The desirable, engagement and jewelry grade colors of yellow diamonds are: Fancy Light Yellow - Fancy Yellow - Fancy Intense Yellow - Fancy Vivid Yellow
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