Heart Shaped Diamond Ring – a symbol of eternal love

Life is impossible without the heart, and so is love. It is a vital organ of the human body which has been associated with love since time immemorial. Diamond - an indestructible, impenetrable and impervious gem is a vital symbol of love as well. Thus, it makes perfect sense to combine the two and create a unique jewel to symbolize eternal love. 

The heart shaped diamond has 58 facets, which are symmetrically aligned on top of each other to bring out a perfect shimmer. Perfectly cut heart engagement rings would have a high quality of light reflection and absorption. Similar to the oval cut diamond, heart engagement rings also create an optical illusion and appear larger than their original size. This is mainly because of the multiple facets of the diamond.  However, a poorly cut design would have a “bow tie” effect, which would expose blemishes and tints inside the diamond.

Notwithstanding sentimental values, there are plenty of considerations to make when purchasing a heart shaped diamond ring or pendant. Like any other diamond, heart engagement rings should have a certification by the GSI or its equivalent. The ideal proportion for a heart shaped stone should be 1:1 (length-width). 

Heart engagement rings are available in different settings, but the 5-prong is considered as ideal. However, some couples may use the 3-prong setting to get the famous Three Stone effect. Accented rings with oval shaped diamonds are also a popular option. 

It should be checked whether the lobes of the diamond are symmetrical or not. Lobes are rounded areas in a diamond. They should be equally shaped otherwise the diamond would look odd and disproportionate.  

Visiting different shops and e-stores for a broader knowledge of the different types of heart shaped diamonds would be beneficial in the long run. Instead of making a hasty purchase it is advisable to be well informed and research gem-grading reports to judge a real diamond from a fake one. Unlike purchasing vegetables, when purchasing diamonds every step needs to be taken in the right direction to ensure that the right item is purchased. If for example heart engagement rings are purchased from online stores, it has to be ensured as to whether or not the store has a return policy. A gemologist or the nearest jeweler would be able to double check its authenticity and purity. Genuine heart engagement rings should not have any manufacturing loopholes and should pass the GIA gem grading test.