Diamond- A Symbol Of Love

Author: Angelina Gertz

Generally a diamond is gifted to someone very special. If you are thinking of buying a diamond for the love of your life, then the heart shaped diamond is the best. It is the most popular diamond shape among the lovers as it is considered as the most romantic shape. This shape symbolizes love and affection. These heart shaped diamonds are similar to pear shaped diamonds. Its distinctive cleft at the top makes it different and defines its heart shape. A loose certified diamond can be brought which ensured the quality of the diamond. The loose diamonds are those which are not set in any ring or a jewelry piece. Heart shaped loose diamonds are unique and are mostly set in pendants or rings. With this loose diamond a solitaire effect can be given to the jewelry piece.

Check Critical Things for Heart:

  • Symmetry: While choosing a loose diamond of heart shape its symmetry is to be checked, as this the most important parameter of the stone. The two halves of the heart are to be identical.
  • Cleft: As the heart shape is a
pear shaped diamond with a cleft, it is to be checked wisely. The cleft should be distinct, sharp and clear. The two lobes of the hearts should be defined by the cleft.

  • Wings: It is that part of the heart diamond which forms the sides when they curve down towards the point. These wings should have slightly round shape.
  • Silhouettes Variety: The heart shaped diamonds have several silhouettes of varieties from fat to narrow. Choose the one which suits your taste the best.
  • Bow-tie effect: The slight bow-tie effect at the center of the stone is preferable. The bow-tie effect improves contrast brilliance. This eventually helps to increase the beauty of the diamond.

Guidelines for Heart Shaped Diamond:

  • Table: The table length should be between 53 and 63.
  • Depth: The ideal depth for the heart shaped stone should be between 58 and 62.
  • L/W Ratio: Ideal to have a great heart shaped diamond, the length to width ratio is important. It should be between 0.95 - 1.02.
Heart shaped loose diamonds are to be mounted in special settings. This will add to the beauty of the stone. Settings like two at the lobes of the heart, a V-shaped prong to protect the point of the heart and two on the sides of the heart are to be used.