Before you begin shopping for Heart Loose Diamonds it is important to take the time and learn about the basics of loose diamond grading. Our experts have put together a loose diamonds crash course to help guide you through this exciting process. Read about Cut, Color, Clarity, Carat and Diamond Certificates
A true symbol of eternal love, the heart loose diamond has found favor among poets and even princes. The heart shape loose diamond requires great skill to make, requiring perfect symmetry from the craftsman. A single diamond is grooved in the middle to form the perfect shape. The heart shape is frequently seen in rings, pendants, bracelets, and brooches.
Robert Browning gave Elizabeth Barrett Browning a heart shaped loose diamond, and so did Prince Edward to Sophie Rhys-Jones (in fact, her ring had three diamonds: a round stone embraced by two hearts). Elizabeth Taylor was known for her 17th century heart-shaped Taj Mahal loose diamond and Joan Collins received a heart-shaped diamond ring from Percy Gibson.
Diamond certificates also known as diamond grading reports, clearly state the different characteristics of your loose diamond and is the basics tool used determining a diamonds value. All loose diamond certificates include the diamonds color, cut, clarity, carat weight, measurements, polish/symmetry, fluorescence and any other important information it might have. Unless you are a trained diamond professional we strongly recommend you never buy a loose diamond that has not been certified by recognized diamond laboratory. Owning a certification will also be beneficial should you wish to have your diamond insured.
Loose Diamonds - Diamond Shapes
Heart Loose diamonds are available in many shapes. Known for its incredible brilliance and fire the Round loose diamond is by far the most popular. While somewhat less traditional fancy shaped loose diamonds are both unique and beautiful. Some of the more popular loose diamond shapes include the Princess (square) cut, Emerald cut, Triangle (trillian), Heart, Oval, Marquise, Asscher, Pear, Radiant and Cushion cut.
A Heart loose diamond can be set alone in a diamond ring/pendant or it can be paired up to create stunning diamond earrings or side stones to complement an existing loose diamond.
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