Jammu & Kashmir, Aug. 12 -- When it comes to engagement rings and other expensive jewellery, the round brilliant solitaires tend to take center stage. They are known, comfortable and have decades of tradition. However, to the people who desire a bit of class with a twist of something unusual, but at the same time classic, the emerald cut is unsurpassed.
Emerald-cut stones are characterized by the clean lines and a hall-of-mirrors effect, and date back to the Art Deco era. In contrast to the blazing twinkle of round or princess cut, emerald cuts depend on clarity, symmetry and subtle glamour. The step-cut design elongates the finger and permits light to slide over the wide surface in bursts, as opposed to diffusing into a storm of glitter. ...