Centuries of Round Diamonds

The round diamond is the one of the most recognized cuts of diamonds in today"s market and also a diamond cut that was cherished in the past. It is not known exactly when and how the first diamond was cut, but to think how the diamond has evolved to what it is today is to think that the diamond must be a truly magical stone. In mythological times it was believed to alter a diamond in any way would be to terminate its magical qualities. In the seventeenth century, man decided to see what was beyond the rough layer of crystal-like stone, and began shaping diamonds.

The round diamond cut came in the 19th century and was referred in the beginning as the English Round Cut. The English round diamond introduced in the 19th century had roughly 58 facets, and today round diamond have the same amount of facets. Although the round diamond has evolved, the same original round diamond cut is still recognized now as it was when it first came to be.

The round diamond got a new twist around World War II when the brilliant round diamond cut was introduced into the diamond market. The round diamond brilliant is still the same round shape as the original prior dubbed English round diamond cut, but offers a different light reflecting quality. The round diamond in a brilliant cut was created to provide optics of sparkling light from the diamond, hence the name brilliant.

The round diamond over the centuries has come a long way. In today"s market there are many different styles of round diamonds available not only for just engagement rings, but for earrings and pendants also. The round diamond can be found in many different categories such as the round brilliant diamond cut, the ideal round diamond cut, and the American standard round diamond cut. It is common to find a brilliant round diamond referred to as just a brilliant cut diamond.

A round diamond can be found very easily and makes very beautiful diamond jewelry. Choosing a certified round diamond not only adds to the value of the diamond, but also shows the quality of the round diamonds own personal characteristics. Choosing a round diamond as a stone for any piece of diamond jewelry is a great choice, but if a quality round diamond is wanted, it is best to go with a certified round diamond from one of the leading diamond grading laboratories.

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