...not all gems are built like a diamond, and so they should not always be cut like one. And if you think so too, you're not alone. History agrees. Take a look at the rings of royalty throughout history, and you'll see masterfully polished, rounded colored gems. Saturated sapphires and aquamarines set in magnificent golden adornments were the norm for millennia. The mineral structures of a beryl (emerald, aquamarine, morganite) are completely different from those of a corundum (sapphire and ruby). Because of that, light will behave differently once it enters the gem. The cutter should take this into account. What has happened over time is that cuts from the diamond chart have been applied to the crystal structures of other gems and it almost seems like putting antlers on a bear.
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Behind the ScenesAfter removing the 1.3 carat oval conflict free diamond from its setting I began fabricating a sterling silver model for my client to try on. I wanted to make sure that this ring nested perfectly with her existing wedding band so I felt that fabricating a model would be a more precise fit. After her approval of the fit and comfort I was able to mold
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Industry Commentary, Behind the ScenesJewelry is a uniquely wearable expression of art, that is as rich in meaning and as portable as body ink. It is as interchangeable as clothing, and is a tangible memento that can be cherished for lifetimes. Fine jewelry like the kind I make and offer, have intrinsic value that are considered investment grade works of wearable art.