| Trillion diamonds are the most unusual of all | | | | a result, they are typically not overly priced. |
| diamond shapes, but they display a spectacular | | | | Those who choose this cut can also enjoy an |
| wedge of brittle fire. Traditionally used as side or | | | | extra savings in cost. Because the cut style is flat |
| accent stones, they have begun to come into | | | | and wide, triangle shaped diamonds appear larger |
| their own and take center stage. Definitely not | | | | than their actual carat weight. This means a 1.00 |
| for the reserved, these bold and striking | | | | carat trilliant diamond can look as large as a 1.50 |
| gemstones call out to the venturesome. | | | | round brilliant. |
| A Little Bit Of History | | | | The Diamond Solitaire |
| Developed in Amsterdam during the mid 1960's, | | | | Center stone trilliant shaped diamond rings are |
| the exact design of triangle-shaped gems can | | | | very difficult to find, but they are very well worth |
| vary depending on their natural characteristics and | | | | the search for a unique piece. As a solitaire, the |
| the cutter's skill and personal preferences. This | | | | stone should be held securely in prongs that |
| cutting style is based on the brilliant cut, which | | | | protect it's vulnerable corners. Regular prongs can |
| gives them unparalleled sparkle and scintillation. | | | | be used, but it is not recommended as this type |
| What makes these stones unique is that the light | | | | of mount is not good for protecting the delicate |
| entering them reflects from the points rather | | | | tips. It is advisable to get V-tipped prongs as this |
| than on the culet as on other brilliant cuts. There | | | | will protect the points and help accentuate the |
| appears to be some confusion when it comes to | | | | diamond to give it a distinct triangular shape. Bezel |
| names. They have been referred to as triangular | | | | and channel settings are also popular choices and |
| brilliant cuts, trillion cuts and trilliant cuts. Nowadays, | | | | they make dramatic solitaires. Baguette gems and |
| these three terms seem to be used | | | | additional trilliants can be used as accents for the |
| interchangeably. However, they all have one | | | | center stone as well, though this shape can do |
| common denominator and that is they all contain | | | | quite well on it's own. |
| three sides. | | | | Used As Side Stones |
| Physical Attributes | | | | Triangular brilliant cuts can additionally be used as |
| Trillion diamonds are usually cut with 44 facets. 25 | | | | accent stones for other diamonds that |
| on the crown, 19 on the pavilion and a polished | | | | incorporate sharp points. Radiant, princess and |
| girdle. They can additionally come with straight | | | | marquise shapes frequently use trillion shapes as |
| edged or curved corners. Because laser | | | | accents because they can nestle closely to the |
| technology allows a multitude of shapes, these | | | | center stone, but have a distinctive sharp edge |
| triangular stones can be equilateral, where all three | | | | that tapers into the ring's band. They can also be |
| sides are the same length, isosceles, where two | | | | used to lighten and brighten the appearance of |
| sides have the same length, or even scalene, | | | | darker gems such as tanzanite, garnet and |
| which is where none of the sides have equal | | | | amethyst. |
| lengths. Nevertheless, it should be noted that for | | | | Trillion diamonds are not for those looking for a |
| maximum brilliance, an equilateral triangle is best. | | | | classic ring, but rather for the adventurous. Used |
| Most trilliants are cut from a triangular shaped | | | | on their own or to showcase other fancy shapes, |
| diamond rough known as the "macle" which | | | | these sleek and beautiful stones make the |
| makes them very efficient on rough recovery. As | | | | perfect triangle of love. |