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18K White Gold RKhordipour Amethyst, Pink Sapphire & Diamond Ring

This 18k white gold RKhordipour ring is set with one 13.75ctw cushion cut amethyst gemstone and 0.94ctw of 34 round pink sapphire gemstones. The ring is also accented with 10 round diamonds.

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For More Info or to Buy Now: www.hsn.com Inspired by her favorite gemstone, Hilary Joy created this stunning Smoky QuartzSterling Silver Cushion-Cut Ring. A prong-set, cushion-cut smoky quartz stone (approx. 14mm) flaunts... Prices shown on the previously recorded video may not represent the current price. View hsn.com to view the current selling price. HSN Item #236134

This sophisticated gemstone pendant showcases a cushion-cut stone of radiant brown smoky quartz, accented above with a petite diamond. The smoky quartz gemstone is mounted in a four-prong basket setting of 10 karat yellow gold, with elegant scroll detailing around the sides. The setting lets in plenty of light, enhancing the beauty of the stone. An 18-inch light rope chain completes the design.

10k Yellow Gold Cushion Cut Smoky Quartz and Diamond Pendant, 18"

It is the cut of a stone that transforms a rough stone into a sparkling and brilliantly colored gemstone. A good cut not only enhances the color and carat of the stone, but it also facilitates it to be set into a jewelry piece. A good and experienced gem cutter can bring out the best characteristics of a stone. Nowadays the cuts on the gemstones are being made by specialized machines but still it could not entirely replace the traditional cutting styles of a gemstone which is what that determines the actual value of a particular gemstone.

There is no ideal cut for colored gemstones like diamond. A brilliant cut of gem stone brings out the maximum carat weight, color intensity of the stone. A good cut can handle the play of light. The stones are either given faceted cuts or non-faceted ones called the cabochon cut.

The oldest and traditionally the most common cut is the cabochon cut. It has a flat base and slightly domed top. "Cabochon" comes form the French word "Caboche" which means head. Mostly, it is oval or round in shape but other shapes like triangles and rectangles can also be seen in this cut. Though any gemstone can be cut into cabochon shape, usually patterned gemstones are cut as this cut show off patterns in the stone. This cut is applied to stones like Jade, Agates. Rubies can also be cut in cabochon shape, mostly opaque ones, but many times these stones are cut with facets as it allows light to shine through. It is also given on gemstones where curved surface highlight characteristics of the stone like the cat's eye effect, star effect. Buff-top cut is a variant of cabochon cut. It has a domed top but a faceted pavilion, thus it is a mix of facet and non-facet (cabochon) cut. Cabochon cut works on rings, usually with a single stone; pendants and earrings.

Oval and round brilliant cuts provide brilliance and exquisite play of light. In a round brilliant cut, the number of facets is fifty seven. Originally developed for diamonds, round brilliant cut is used for other gemstones also. Among the faceted cuts, antique cushion cut, used in rubies and sapphires mainly, maximizes a gemstones luster. Another old faceted cut is Marquise cut which is almost a stretched oval shape.

Hand cut cabochons can be of all sizes and shapes and no two stones will be alike. Machine cut stones are all identical in shape and size and for jewelry; they can be used in all setting of standard size. Hand cut stones are useful when the standard cuts are not correct. As each stone is different, an artist can use his creativity and create wonderful pieces of jewelry.

Buy Now: www.hsn.com A cut above the rest. Stand out in a crowd when you wear this Technibond Cushion-Cut Gemstone Signature Ring.Asthe main attraction of thispolished yellow Technibond ring,a stunning... Prices shown on the previously recorded video may not represent the current price. View hsn.com to view the current selling price. HSN Item #260446

I have a vs smoky-gray, untreated gemstone. It's 641cts and it is cut in a cushion shape. It has lovely undertones and luster.
It has fine surface scratches or other slight imperfections on the surface. The scratches were caused by the person who polished it.
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