| With 50 facets, trillion cut diamonds are a | | | | option, combine colored semi-precious trillion cut |
| contemporary option for the bride on her big day. | | | | stones beside a diamond or cubic zirconium. The |
| Trillions are also called trillium diamonds. Whatever | | | | couple who wants a large trillion stone would to |
| the term, you know a trillion cut by its three | | | | best by securing a loose diamond and having the |
| geometric sides. Perfected in the 1960s and 70s, | | | | stone set in the ring of their choice by a jeweler. |
| trillion cut diamonds only recently became popular | | | | These diamonds are popular for anniversary gifts |
| as jewelers embraced more modern techniques | | | | and bridal jewelry in addition to engagement rings. |
| and designs. The most desirable stones have a | | | | They make terrific focal points of earrings and |
| ratio of one to one, length to width. For their | | | | pendants too. While difficult to find, trillion cut |
| triangular shape these stones make excellent | | | | diamonds will never disappoint the bride looking for |
| accompaniments to large central stones. Princess | | | | a strong statement of confidence on her hand. |
| and marquise cuts allow for a snug fit of the | | | | Let's face facts -- buying a diamond engagement |
| trillion cuts beside them. The trillions dramatically | | | | ring is one of the most important purchases that |
| point to either side of the ring for a continuous | | | | you will ever make. It will set the tone for your |
| show around the finger. | | | | marriage, and may be more meaningful to you |
| It?s not easy to find large trillion cut diamonds. If | | | | than the purchase of your first home. |
| you decide on this option, make sure the stone is | | | | Not only that, but buying an engagement ring is a |
| held tight in the prongs and that the prongs don?t | | | | big investment. Simply put, you want the best |
| stand in the way of the three sharp points of the | | | | value for your money and you need to deal with |
| diamond. A split shank setting works well to | | | | someone that you can trust. |
| showcase the unusual cut. For a more colorful | | | | |