Is This Possible? Jewellers, Please Help with Star Cut Diamond Rings!
Hey everyone!
I hope you’re all doing well and enjoying the sparkling beauty of your engagement rings! 🌟 Today, I wanted to dive into a topic that I find both fascinating and somewhat elusive — the stunning star cut diamond. Since this community is all about showcasing our beautiful rings and sharing knowledge, I thought it would be the perfect place to discuss this unique cut and gather some insights from you — especially from our knowledgeable jewellers!
What is a Star Cut Diamond?
For those who might be unfamiliar, a star cut diamond (also known as a star-shaped cut) is a type of diamond that is crafted to reflect light in a way that mimics the twinkling of stars. With multiple points radiating from a central core, this cut can create an incredible visual effect, making the diamond appear to have an ethereal glow. Given its uniqueness, the star cut is somewhat rare in the world of engagement rings, which makes me wonder: is using a star cut diamond for an engagement ring even a feasible option?
Discussion Points:
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Rarity and Availability:
- Have any of you come across star cut diamonds in your search for an engagement ring?
- Are they easy to find, or do they require specialized jewelers?
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Craftsmanship and Quality:
- What’s the process like for crafting a star cut?
- Do you think the star cut affects the diamond’s brilliance and fire compared to traditional cuts like round or princess?
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Settings That Showcase the Star Cut:
- If you’ve seen or own a star cut diamond ring, what kind of settings do you think complement its unique shape the best?
- Are there particular metal types or styles that enhance its beauty, or should it stand out on its own?
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Real-Life Experiences:
- For those who have chosen or are considering a star cut diamond ring, what influenced your choice?
- How do you feel about its symbolism, especially in the context of an engagement?
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Jewellers’ Insights:
- To our jewellers: what’s your take on star cut diamonds for engagement rings?
- Any tips for potential buyers? Are there important factors to consider before making a purchase?
Show Off Your Rings!
Of course, this wouldn’t be a complete discussion without a bit of show-and-tell. If you currently own a star cut diamond ring or simply love the idea of one, please share your pictures!
Let’s not only talk about the technical aspects but also the sentimentality behind choosing a unique cut. Whether you’re engaged, married, or simply dreaming, this community is a great place to discuss and share!
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and seeing your beautiful rings!
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Maybe check out Misfit Diamonds and shoot them a message. They’re on Instagram and their cutters do a lot of interesting cuts and they curate a lot of interesting diamonds. If you have a particular jeweler you want to make you a ring with the diamond, a lot of times they’ll make a custom ring with your stone. Misfit Diamonds also has a list of metalsmiths that use their diamonds in their work and that may be worth checking out too.
https://www.instagram.com/misfitdiamonds?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Not a ring but Maria Tash has earrings and necklaces similar to that. Maybe inspo for a jeweler if they can recreate a s a ring – https://www.mariatash.com/products/7mm-invisible-set-diamond-star-necklace
Have a look at the snowflake cut by wobito gems in Canada. https://wobito.com/
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I have a star shaped ring. It’s a circular diamond in the middle and then a bunch of smaller ones around it. The prongs make them look pointy, like a star or snowflake, but they are just tiny round diamonds. It’s not the same as your examples, but I think it could be done (not a jeweler though).
I don’t have anything helpful to add but I saw someone on twitter back in the day posting an engagement ring with this shape stone and I replied saying it was gorgeous and I wanted to know where I could buy this kind of ring and they blocked me. I’m still salty about it. Like you when I tried to google it myself it seems these star cut stones are mostly all CZ.
Reeds Jewelers has a diamond that has a star shape in it. It’s a round diamond with the facets cut in the shape of a star
I think it would make for an excellent unique ring!
Avoid prongs and just go for a bezel!!
Those points on the star will scratch you, catch hair, chip off and the chips will be even sharper, etc.
A bezel will be far better, and a good handmade jeweler could fabricate one or you could CAD it.
Prongs are just a recipe for disaster
Idea, maybe marquis diamonds in a star like setting??? Like 5 of them?
I’d go for one in a bezel, maybe a bezel with milgrain and some stones around it for fun, like trillions or kites.
Babe, what you need is a solid custom jeweler.
I will always sing the praises Sarah at Crane Jewelers in Seattle, but I’m not sure how much custom she does any longer. You could ask on their website, I’m sure.
But there’s hundreds of fantastic custom jewelers who can help you design the ring in a way you love, set reasonable expectations for care and durability, help you source the stone(s), and deliver a stunning ring of your dreams. It may not be as expensive as you think. I originally found Sarah on Etsy while looking for local jewelers – I loved her work and her price point, so I reached out and asked if she did custom. She did, and I’m still pleased as punch 5 years later.
Bezel is really youe only option for a star cut.
Have you considered pentagon and trillians?l to make a star? I know you said you didnt like kites, but this option may look nicer to your eye.
You’d have to buy one of the star cut Diamonds you’ve already found, then find a company you want to work with and mail them the stone to be set in the custom ring. I will absolutely agree that this stone will be FRAGILE and you may want to buy 2 or 3 Diamonds of the exact same size so you can have spares just in case the Diamond does end up getting damaged. Have you considered just 5 triangle cut Diamonds placed around a round or even a custom cut pentagonal center stone? That would give the same look but might be more durable, it might also be the exact same amount of risk for the exact same reasons, I don’t really know, I’m just trying to spitball ideas with you.
Edit to add: I do know of an AliExpress seller who has started cut Moissanites right now. Maybe you could do a trial run with a Moissanite ring to see how it goes and then you can go for the Diamond once you see how it’s going to be with a Moissanite…
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Not star cut but maybe something like this?
TraxNYC always posts custom lab cut diamond shapes!
Is there a cool band w stars?
I have a star-ish ring. The main diamond is in the middle and then there’s prongs holding smaller diamonds around it
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There are overseas vendors that cut lab diamonds to order. I’ve seen some insane diamond cuts in my time (why anyone would choose to have a horse head diamond still baffles me) so it is absolutely feasible. You’ll definitely pay more than you would for an equivalent quality diamond in a standard shape, but that is to be expected with a more complex design.
I would recommend going for a “fatter” star shape if possible. Diamond may be the hardest gemstone but it is not the toughest and will chip or even cleave if hit in the wrong spot. Having wider “arms” will help a bit.
maybe you want to consider a hexagon cut? they give off star vibes to me
Stag and Finch has custom hexagon cut options if you want to look into those!
i’d imagine you need prongs on each tip for protection rather than most of the ones you’ve posted
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