Cubic Zirconia Diamond Jewelry Cuts – Diamond Cuts- Hearts & Arrows

The very moment when you’re asked the big question and you finally see that dazzling diamond ring for the first time, we all imagine ourselves seeing stars. However, if you look a little closer, you may be seeing hearts and arrows as well! Maybe you’ve heard about these hearts, maybe you’ve seen these arrows; here’s a little knowledge behind this heart and arrow pattern and what it means for your diamond.

When mentioning the heart and arrow pattern found on a diamond, each design can be found on opposite sides of the stone, usually under a microscope. Keep in mind your diamond must have been cut specifically to visually render these patterns. If you view your diamond from the top, namely focusing on its flat surface, you’ll see a circular pattern of arrow shapes pointing outward. If it’s possible to view your stone from below, namely from the opposite side, you’ll see a circular pattern of hearts.

What does this pattern mean? This heart and arrow pattern is just a way to demonstrate an exquisite cut, meaning that your diamond should look extremely symmetrical. Keep in mind that this heart and arrow pattern does not measure a stone’s brilliance, but rather simply measures the degree of symmetry. It is very possible to produce this pattern with a lower quality diamond. In fact, some experts advise some jewelers not to produce this heart and arrow pattern on diamonds 10 carats and above, since diamonds of that carat weight are already typically high performing.

For more heart and arrow style patterns for less check out our Sonia’s Signity CZ Engagement Ring – Round Cut, our Melanie’s Signity CZ Engagement Ring, or even our Lindsay’s 2 CT Brilliant Cut CZ Engagement Ring along with our fabulous collection of  diamond CZ engagement rings!  Be sure to follow our weekly blog posts, only at Emitations.

If you’ve flipped through the pages of today’s hottest fashion magazines season after season, you’ve probably seen the many exquisite jewelry pieces by world renowned jeweler to the stars, Fred Leighton.  Fred Leighton is responsible for creating some of the most elegant pieces, combining fashion forward style with antique jewels from the 18^th, 19^th, and 20^th centuries.

Celebrities are constantly showing off Leighton’s jewelry on photo shoots, as well as at the latest red carpet events.  Just in this month alone, Leighton’s stunning jewelry pieces have been spotted on Hollywood’s hottest stars!  Sex & the City actress Sarah Jessica Parker adorned her look with a shimmering piece from Leighton at a recent Friend’s in Deed Gala in New York City.  Photographers snapped photos of young actress Evan Rachel Wood rocking signature Fred Leighton stunners as well at the New York City film premiere for Idles March.

Fred Leighton’s jewelry has graced the pages of Vogue, InStyle, Allure just to name a few and was also seen on the silver screen when Meryl Streep’s character wore a $100,000 necklace of his in the Devil Wears Prada.

Emitations wants you to know that you can still rock Fred Leighton style, without the celebrity price!  Try our pear drop cabochon earrings or an antique style necklace for your next A-List look.

A fast growing number of fashionistas are falling in love with rhodium electroplated jewelry. So what’s so great about this rhodium electroplating? For those of us who aren’t used to wearing a white lab coat and safety goggles, here’s the run down on rhodium electroplating for jewelry. Rhodium itself is a member of the platinum metal family and is extremely resistant to most acidic and corrosive substances. When it comes to jewelry, a rhodium coating is placed onto metal jewelry through an electroplating process. So if you’re planning on wearing that favorite ring or bracelet of yours, this electroplating will help keep your bling protected, shiny, and fabulous.

If you’re thinking about whether to rock an uncoated silver ring versus a rhodium electroplated ring, there are some pros and cons when it comes to the amount of reflectivity and luster to expect from both choices. On one hand, the uncoated silver ring will reflect just a tad more light than the electroplated ring. On the other hand, the rhodium electroplated ring will maintain its absolutely brilliant shine for a longer period of time. In fact, stays bright and shiny under almost all atmospheric conditions. What does this mean for you? This means that you’ll still rock the same amount of glam whether you’re trekking through the Amazon jungle or hiking in the piercing cold Swiss Alps.

It’s good to remember that rhodium electroplating is very flexible and nearly weightless, so it won’t hide any imperfections on the jewelry surface below the coating. That’s why Emitations makes sure that our hottest, top selling rings are thoroughly polished before undergoing the electroplating process. Rhodium electroplating is a fabulous and affordable alternative to old fashioned silver, but keep in mind that it won’t last forever. Its nearly weightless and super thin properties still make electroplating vulnerable to eventual tarnishing. That’s why it’s best to find rhodium electroplated jewelry with a thicker plating, somewhere in the neighbor of .10 to .15 microns of thickness.

Fashionistas, look no further.  Check out our entire selection of rhodium electroplated sterling silver jewelry today!