Round Loose Diamonds History

The round loose diamond is one of the most popular diamond shapes for engagement and wedding rings. This may be due to the symbolism of the circle itself - it has no beginning, and no end, as eternal as true love itself. Or it can also be how the round brilliant cut has proven to be one of the best ways of enhancing a loose diamond's shine. After all, there is a mathematical precision to round cut loose diamonds, perfected over the centuries. To understand this, we must look at the shape itself, and how it works to reflect the light off the diamond's surface.