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Diamond Setting Side Stones - What to Know
Diamonds are the most highly valued and prized gemstones. The gemstone is a transparent form of carbon. Diamond is the hardest known natural mineral which makes it ideal for a long-lasting piece of jewlery.
A common jewelry practice for creating a diamond ring is to set a beautiful diamond stone in the center of the ring and surrouding it with many smaller, complimentary stones. When choosing diamond jewelry, this fact is often overlooked by the consumer. To the jeweler designing the setting, these stones have equal value since they illuminate and bring out the best of the center stone.
Chosen on the design basis for the jewelry, the side stones are carefully crafted and chosen. The different shapes of the side stones are referred to as "trilliants." These shapes include baguettes, both single and double, bullets, straight, tapered, and bowed, trapezoids, brilliant and step cut; half moon, and home plate.
Trilliants are triangular in shape and are set on either side of the single stone as if to announce its brilliance. Baguettes are narrower at one end than the other, but do not come to a point. Correctly set in the jewelry, it performs the same task as the trilliants.
Double baguettes are the same shape and design, but with two stones on each side of the center stone. Bullets are set on either side of the center stone and are straight, tapered on one end, or bowed on one end. Trapezoids and half moon shapes are self-explanatory, as is the home plate design.
When buying a diamond with side stones, it is just as important to notice how the “accessory” stones complement the center stone. Here are some questions to ask:
- Does the side stone bring out the luster of the center diamond?
- Does it look esthetically pleasing to the eye?
When making a purchase where glitter and glamour are the essence of what the jewelry should look like, then side stones are the key. When deciding to buy the perfect ring, bracelet, pendant, or earring, knowing about side stones will aid you in making the best choice possible.
If you were going to go buy a car, you would do the research to make sure you got the best car for your money. When you buy a diamond or any precious gemstone, use the same diligence. Buy a precious stone as an investment in the future because if the piece is well taken care of it will only gain value.
So, when you go to make your next diamond purchase, show the jeweler that you have done your homework, and surprise your wife with a diamond that will be priceless to her and you.
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