emerald cut

noun

: a rectangular cut for a gem having a series of parallel facets on each side and at each corner

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The top colorless diamond in the sale is a 6.03-carat emerald cut diamond with F color and VVS1 clarity on ring with an estimate of $90,000 - $150,000. Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025 Paloma Elsesser shined in diamond earrings in 18k white gold, a ring in 18k white gold set with a 5.86-carat round brilliant cut diamond and diamonds, and a ring in 18k white gold set with a 5.02-carat emerald cut diamond set with diamonds, all from the Haute Joaillerie Collection. Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025 Theroux had proposed in Italy with a ring that features a 4-carat emerald cut diamond and a band that includes both his and her birthstones. Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 2 May 2025 Jeremy brought Kristen to a picturesque lake, and proposed with a 2.5-carat emerald cut ring in a silver setting. Rachel Raposas, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for emerald cut

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of emerald cut was in 1926

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“Emerald cut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emerald%20cut. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.

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