The first thought that enters your mind when you think of large heart shaped diamonds, is love. The heart shape has forever been associated with romance and love. These diamonds are very rare due to the complexity of the cut in creating such stunning stones. Crafting these diamonds from the rough needs both, an exceptional stone and a skillful cutter. Heart shaped diamonds are extremely popular for engagement rings or even exclusive pendants. Although very large diamonds can only be worn around the neck, their unique shape makes them stand apart from the rest.
Since heart shaped diamonds are basically pear shaped diamonds that have a cleft at the top; just like pear shaped diamonds, even heart shaped diamonds are either fat or elongated. The length to width ratio of the diamond plays a vital role in its beauty. Opting for a ratio that is a little over 1:1 may be ideal, but it depends on personal taste. If you want to set your heart shaped diamond in a pendant then choosing a narrow cut like the ratio of 1.05 - 1.15 is preferable, but if the heart is going to be set in a solitaire ring, a slightly wide cut with a ratio of 0.85 - 1.00 may be most alluring.
While choosing to buy a heart shaped diamond the most important aspect one needs to keep in mind is the symmetry of the two halves of the heart. A perfectly symmetrical diamond will be beautiful, with the cleft that is distinct and sharp, and finely rounded sides that curve down to the point. A heart shape diamond has a round pavilion, and when such a diamond is cut with extreme skill, and proportioned perfectly it is able to produce an unmatchable brilliant sparkle. Hence, it is significant that you pick the highest grade in cut. Typical heart-shaped diamonds have 59 facets. Like proportions, the colour of the diamond is also subjective. Some may prefer the colours of a G-H diamond to the colourlessness of a D-F, even after the big difference in costs.
Large heart-shaped diamonds are expensive because great expenditure is incurred to achieve the hearts special cut and perfect proportions. These diamonds stand a world apart not just for their unique shape and what they represent, but also for the tremendous effort and care put into the rough to craft the exquisite pieces that they become.
