It’s not just the shine, lusture, and toughness that makes a diamond. Every diamond also has a story to tell. A story of its origin, a story that maps its journey, and its existence in the modern-day world of diamonds. 

But before we move on, let us just tell you that as much as the story or the origin of a diamond is important, taking care of your diamonds is equally essential. 

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Grab a glimpse of the story of heart cut diamonds

The earliest traces of the heart-shaped diamonds have been backed to as late as the 1400s by historians. 

“He orders a Titus Livy just as you might a heart-shaped diamond,” writes the Duke of Milan Galeazzo Maria Sforza in a letter. 

The stone form is thought to have been pioneered by Lodewyk and Berquem, who developed novel diamond cutting processes. In 1458, they constructed the diamond cleaning wheel and realised diamonds could be sliced by their own dust. 

They also proposed the concept of absolute facet symmetry. The heart-shaped diamond had become connected with the monarchy by the mid-1500s. 

Understanding the heart shape diamond and its anatomy

Heart-shaped diamonds have recently become a popular cut for precious stones in jewellery. The heart cut diamond is a unique gem shape that is cut with 59 facets, each of which equally reflects the light in the diamond.

A form of modified brilliant-cut diamonds, heart cut diamonds is one of the rarest and complex cuts among the round shape cuts in brilliant-cut diamonds. 

Remember, for diamond cutters, the heart shape is one of the most challenging diamond patterns to master. Only the most brilliant and well-trained professionals are capable of creating the form to exact precision, and a few of the top diamond companies in India have the skilled craftsmanship to execute it.  

A well-executed heart-shaped diamond stands out from the crowd with its symbolic beauty and gentle symmetry. A heart-shaped diamond has no predetermined cut specifications. This is owing to the fact that the ratio of the stone is a matter of personal preference.

Some people may prefer a longer heart (especially popular in necklaces), while others prefer a broader, rounder shaped heart(especially popular with earrings and rings).

Let’s take a look at the anatomy of heart cut diamonds given by HK, one of the top 10 diamond companies in India

The heart-shaped diamond is built of five distinct sections; these areas influence the look of the stone and allow the customer to distinguish between shape variants.

• Lobes – The two rounded edges at the stone’s top.

• Belly – It is the diamond center.

• Wings – The two sides.

• Point – The lowest tip of the stone.

Depending on individual taste, some may want a stone with longer lobes and a thinner belly, while others may demand a flatter wing and a narrow tip.

The ratio(diamond length to its width 10 to 30 % difference is admirable) for an optimal cut heart is 66% to 54%, while an ‘excellent’ cut heart has a ratio of  78% to 46%. A ‘bow-tie’ effect may result in a less-than-brilliant diamond if the heart is cut too deep or too shallow.  

Top diamond companies in India like HK always make sure to keep in mind while displaying craftsmanship among the heart-shaped diamond cuts.

Are heart cut diamonds expensive?

For more than 30 years, HK has been amongst the top 10 diamond companies in India and has gardened diamonds worldwide. 

 So we can say that nothing beats the uniqueness, brilliance, and heartfelt work like a heart-shaped diamond. 

Heart-cut diamonds are mostly the price as rounds of the same weight. They are, however, more expensive than other fancies of the same weight since diamond cutters seldom cut them — and cutting them effectively may be challenging. 

Furthermore, bigger stones might reveal the heart form more vividly. As a result, you’ll find more hearts with bigger carat weights, which raises their price. 

As top diamond companies in India in terms of diamond cutting, polishing, and manufacturing, we would advise you that don’t skimp on the carat or cut to save money, when it comes to hearts. If you’re on a shoestring budget but absolutely want a heart shape, you can make minor sacrifices. 

At the same time, we also advise, if you just want to buy a huge fancy diamond for a low price, you should certainly look at ovals or other fancy cuts. 

How to shop and choose a heart-shaped diamond?

To get the most out of this enchanting diamond, seek larger carat weights when selecting a heart cut. While some diamond shapes may be more adaptable, putting equal emphasis on the four C’s and the setting will result in a diamond unlike any other.

Since the heart-shaped diamond is a modified version of a brilliant round cut, the reflection of light will be off the charts. And you should always look for brilliance, scintillation, and dispersion. 

Hari Krishna Exports is among the top 10 diamond companies in India and have built trust and faith with our customers for more than 3 decades. 

With an in-house faith certification, you can come and take a look at the collection of heart-shaped diamonds or just get in touch with us at hk.co; we will be more than happy to help you out.