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Ring Profiles
There are many different profiles that are possible. Here below are the main different profiles. Of oourse there are a few other shapes possible, adding patterns would also change the look.
D Shape Profile
Traditional, defined curve on the outside. Flat on the in sideGental Curve Profile
Softer than a D, Flat on the insideFlat Profile
Modern, angular profileReverse D Profile
Flat on the outside, Comfort curve on the insideCourt Profile
It has a curve on the outside as well as the inside for a comfort fit.Halo Profile
Works best up to 3mm wideKnife Edge Profile
Chamfered Profile
Flat inside, flat top with chamfered corners. Modern and AngularStone Shapes
There are many different shapes that gemstones are cut into.
Here are just a small selection of the most popular cut thats you see gemstones in.
Brilliant Cut
57 FacetsPrincess Cut
57 FacetsOval Cut
57 FacetsEmerald Cut
57 FacetsMarquise Cut
57 FacetsPear Cut
57 FacetsCushion Cut
57 FacetsRadiant Cut
70 FacetsHeart Cut
57 FacetsTrillion Cut
31-50 FacetsStraight Baguette Cut
14 FacetsTapered Baguette Cut
14 FacetsJanuary
GarnetFebruary
AmethystMarch
AquamarineApril
DiamondMay
EmeraldJune
Pearl and AlexandriteJuly
RubyAugust
PeridotSeptember
SapphireVariety of colours
October
Tourmaline and OpalVariety of Colours
November
CitrineDecember
Topaz, Tanzanite and TurquoiseBirthstones
The idea of birthstones - a gemstone assigned to each month of the year - is thought to be an ancient one, and scholars trace it back to the Breastplate of Aaron that was described in the book of Exodus in the Bible. Here are our birthstones for each month. You will find in other places the months vary with what gemstones they say it is, this is due to variation and change over the centurys. Our birthstones are more modern/traditional rather than mystical or ayurvedic.
