Full Cut Diamond Accent

Small round diamond accents.

Full cut diamond accent.

Like baguette diamonds marquise accent diamonds are also mainly used as side stones. The side stones in this 18k white gold ring show how diamond accents complement various diamond shapes like the princess cut. The diamond accents in this round cut diamond are prime examples of side stones bringing extra volume and sparkle to a ring. The soft curves of a marquise diamond contrast beautifully with the sharp lines of emerald and princess cut diamonds.

A full cut diamond is a stone that is shaped into a round brilliant cut and has 57 or 58 facets. The cuts or shapes of diamond accents can vary but typically they will be small round diamonds trillion cut diamonds or baguette diamonds. For example round cut accent diamonds have only 16 to 18 facets and are called single cut whereas bigger stones are full cut i e. Marquise diamonds are oval shaped diamonds with curved sides that come to a sharp point at the top and bottom.

These cuts generally add to the overall look of the center diamond without unreasonably adding to the cost. Normally they sit on either side of the main solitaire and enhance the look of the ring or jewelry see picture. Marquise diamonds complement round diamonds as well. Diamond accents are a name given for small diamonds that reside in the mounting.

They have 58 facets. The most popular diamond accents are small.