Why do emerald cut diamonds seem to cost so much more?
Most diamonds are covered with facets, and these facets prevent a person from seeing every detail that is located in the center of the diamond. Emerald cut diamonds on the other hand have flat, clear tops, and as a result you can see all the way into and through the diamond. Thus everything is visible. As a result of this “window”, we generally recommend that emerald cut diamonds be purchased with a clarity grade of VS-2 or higher. It is this higher clarity grade that results in the higher price.
