“When placed in an east-west orientation, an emerald cut highlights the step-cut facet structure’s seemingly endless lines, making the diamond seem larger and more dramatic.” A classic style with a ...

"When you think of a traditional solitaire engagement ring, elongated diamond shapes such as emerald or oval cuts will be set 'north-south' or vertically," explains the jeweller Rachel Boston. "An ...

A myriad of brands have released east-west rings over the past few years, with oval, emerald, and marquise cuts dominating ...

“East-west”? The term describes the directional setting of the stone. Instead of the vertical setting of, say, an emerald cut ring, an east-west ring is set horizontally. It has become a ...

East-west rings can be crafted from any elongated stone cut, such as emerald, oval, marquise, or radiant cuts,' she explains. 'This unique orientation lends a fresh, modern feel to an engagement ...

‘Oval and emerald-cut stones set east to west adds an unusual edge to an otherwise classic diamond engagement ring,’ emphasises jewellery designer Jessie Thomas. ‘It’s often just enough of ...

“East-west engagement rings are great options for the modern bride. By simply orienting stones east-west, the classic diamond cuts such as emerald cut oval, and marquise are given a fresh perspective.

“East-west engagement rings are great options for the modern bride. By simply orienting stones east-west, the classic diamond cuts such as emerald cut oval, and marquise are given a fresh ...

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