Happy Holidays! It's already December and we're moving to the New year! Still not decided on what diamond cut to go for? Watch this video to know the basic differences of the 4 JannPaul Signature Cuts (Super Ideal, Solasfera, Brellia and Octagon)
It might help you decide or shortlist a few cuts you can consider for your proposal.
So there you go guys...
It's an Octagon for me! :)
I'd love to hear from you guys.. What's your current favorite?
This might help other guys out there in their decision.
Here's some other useful links you can check out, to know more about the JannPaul Signature Cuts
The Octagon Hearts & Arrows diamond outshines traditional cuts thanks to its 88 facets and 8 Hearts & Arrows. It's a very bright, very firey and very very brilliant diamond. Under the light performance tools such as the Ideal and ASET scope, it shows great amount of light return and a perfect balance between brightness and contrast.
It this video, the Octagon is set on a customized tapered channel pave ring, comlementing the main diammond. From the side profile view, the cathedral setting (triangle gaps) accentuates the centre diamond, by creating the appearance that the diamond sits higher on the crown.
Showcasing our JP Signature cut diamonds on a hand. Each of our Signature cuts are meticulously handpicked to be the most brilliant diamond in its own class. Using the latest technology and tools, they are cut to maximize its light performance, surpassing the brightness, fire and scintillation of other traditional cuts.
JP Super Ideal Rounds are the
traditional 57 faceted, 8 Hearts & Arrows diamond that is cut to the most
exacting standard. Each Super Ideal Cut diamond goes
through our stringent quality selection, involving several demanding criteria. All of our diamonds are handpicked
to ensure that each is cut to the maximum light performance and is guaranteed
to outperform any other 57 facets round.
JANNPAUL utilizes the latest
technology such as the HCA tool, Ideal scope, ASET scope and Hearts &
Arrows scope to analyze each diamond. No other jewellers in the world
follow the same ambitious standards as JANNPAUL. Only a handful of diamonds are able
to meet our uncompromising requirements. When you receive a JP Super Ideal
Round diamond, you are guaranteed the most brilliant diamond.
For more information about the Super Ideal Cut, click here.
The
Solasfera Round is one of the very few modified round diamonds that manages to
retain its Hearts & Arrows patterning. It
is cut with an astounding 91 facets and 10 Hearts & Arrows.
The
exacting symmetry of Solasfera's cuts, which are crafted with unparalleled
precision, creates a perfect optical patterning that makes a diamond's sparkle
visible from afar. It
is cut to obtain the maximum light return, showing a full red on the Ideal
Scope, intensifying the brightness of the diamond. The
additional Hearts & Arrows patterning in the diamond creates a breathtaking
scintillation. Unlike
others in the industry, Solasfera diamonds are always cut to maximize beauty,
not size.
The
most breathtaking diamonds exude the greatest brilliance (white light), fire
(color light) and sparkle (scintillation). Every Solasfera diamond must measure off the charts in all three categories to
earn its name. Each Solasfera comes with an independent light performance lab report (Gemex),
to certify that it attains the highest possible grading in all 3
categories.
For more information about the Solafera, click here.
The Cushion Brellia is the world's
first Cushion Hearts & Arrows diamond. The sheer brightness of the Brellia
even surpasses most rounds. It was made to have such brightness
to enhance the whiteness, emphasizing on the arrows. It proved to be the most brilliant
Cushion diamond to have ever been cut.
The Brellia has 57 facets in
virtually the same pattern as the finest Super Ideal cut round, retaining the
same scintillation. The pavilions (Arrows) of the
Brellia are designed wider to create large bold flashes of fire that can be
seen at further distance.
Each Brellia diamond is cut and
polished to the most exacting standards on earth. A standard known as
"Super Ideal Cuts". It achieves the perfection of hearts and arrows
with an AGS 000 cut grade, resulting in the highest brilliancy.
For more information about the Cushion Brellia, click here.
We are proud to introduce the
world's first Octagon Hearts & Arrows diamond, also known as the D'amor. The Octagon Hearts & Arrows is
intricately cut with 88 facets, 8 sides, 8 Hearts and 8 Arrows. The 88 facets increases the
scintillation, creating a mesmerizing dance in the sparkle when you move your
diamond ring finger. Despite the higher facets, it
manages to retain the traditional 8 Hearts & Arrows patterning, maximizing
the fire and colorful burst of light. It achieves the best of both worlds,
optimizing the fire and scintillation, resulting in the most brilliant diamond
in the world.
The unique shape of the Octagon adds
playfulness to the diamond. It allows the wearer to create his/her own look. It
can be set into a more squarish or roundish feature by simply rotating the
diamond. The extraordinary octagon shape with
the 8 perfectly symmetrical sides highlights the strong identity of the diamond.
For more information about the Octagon, click here.
The Octavia diamond brings step cut
diamonds to a whole new level. Unlike traditional step cut diamonds
like the Asscher or Emerald cut, the Octavia achieves a superior brightness and
contrast.
Its improved faceting structure
gives it a stronger light return while maintaining a balanced contrast to
optimize the fire and sparkle. The unique step cut faceting gives
the diamond a more dimensional appearance. Any slight movement will create
strong bursts of fire rippling throughout the diamond. The Octavia is the most brilliant
and unparalleled step cut diamond in the world.
For more information about the Octavia, click here.
When Mr Chong approached us, he was looking to customize a unique and meaningful ring for his partner. Before visiting us, he knew he wanted the Solasfera (91 facets, 10 Hearts & Arrows) diamond cut for its light performance. The Solasfera easily outshines other round cuts with its extreme scintilliation effect (for more information, click here).
He wanted to customize a plain setting with engravings on the side, while having their initials "W" on the filigrees. A story he shared with us was about how his girlfriend was his sun, ever-lasting and ever-bright, always bringing happiness to his life. Hence, he wanted to add this story into the ring to make it meaningful.
This is where we brainstormed to include an orange sapphire on the tubeto of the ring! The orange color of the sapphire would represent the sun. We handpicked the sapphires, that had the best color and proportions, ensuring they're suitable to fit into the tubeto.
Finally, after several rounds of discussions and tweaks, we finalized on the ring design. Below is the 3D render that we provided, next to the finished ring. All our of ring customization comes with a 3D render which allows you to visualize the end product of your design.
If you look carefully at the orange sapphire at the tubeto, you'll notice that the sapphire is sorrounded by rose gold milgrains. The rose gold helps to bring out the color of the orange sapphire, while the milgrain patterns represents the sun rays!
Alot of thoughts are put into every ring customization, where every small details is taken into account.
At the bottom 1/4 part of the ring, we kept it plain, to allow future ring re-sizing, if needed.
After receiving his ring, Mr Chong planned out a road trip where he successfully proposed!
The Cushion Brellia is the World's first Cushion Hearts & Arrows diamond.
Generally, fancy shape diamonds such as the cushion, square, pear, etc. do not have Hearts & Arrows patterning. As a result, it tends to have a lack of contrast (fire) and light return (brightness), giving it a 'crushed ice' look. This is why, if you've ever compared a fancy shape to a round diamond, the round diamond, you'll notice that the round diamond would always appear much more brilliant and firey. Hence, for fancy shape diamonds, most people would have to sacrifice on its brilliance for its shape.
Now this is where the Cushion Brellia comes in! The Cushion Brellia is cut with Hearts & Arrows and to the maximum light performance. What this means, is that not only can do you get a fancy shape (cushion) diamond, it would be as brilliant or firey as a Super Ideal Cut round!
For a more detailed illustration, below is the ASET scope image of the Cushion Brellia. It shows a good balance of blue (contrast / fire) and red (light return / brightness) areas. It also has minimum white (light leakages) and green (weak light return) areas. Overall, this would give the diamond a much brighter and firey appearance.
Below is the ASET of a typical Cushion cut diamond. First thing you'll notice is how much white (light leakages) and green (weak light return) areas, the diamond has. This would result in the diamond looking duller and darker, where there will be a lack of brightness as light is literally passing through the diamond. In addition, notice there hardly any blue (contrast)? This means that it will have very little or no fire.
Here is a video, where I compared a Cushion Brellia and normal Cushion cut diamond of the same Color grade (G). Watch how they perform against each other and how much brighter (or whiter) the Brellia appears even though they are the same color grade!
The Cushion Brellia is the world's first Cushion Hearts & Arrows diamond. The sheer brightness of the Brellia even surpasses most rounds. It was made to have such brightness to enhance the whiteness, emphasizing on the arrows. It proved to be the most brilliant Cushion diamond to have ever been cut.
The Brellia has 57 facets in virtually the same pattern as the finest Super Ideal cut round, retaining the same scintillation. The pavilions (Arrows) of the Brellia are designed wider to create large bold flashes of fire that can be seen at further distance.
Each Brellia diamond is cut and polished to the most exacting standards on earth. A standard known as "Super Ideal Cuts". It achieves the perfection of hearts and arrows with an AGS 000 cut grade, resulting in the highest brilliancy.
Below is a video of a 0.6ct Cushion Brellia on an 18kt white gold pave setting. Each of our settings are individually handcrafted by our Master craftsmen, highlighting the intricate details and great workmanship.
Wondering where to start when buying a diamond? The first thought that comes into mind is deciding on your Cut, Carat, Color and Clarity preference of your diamond. Usually, this is where you need to refer to it's GIA certificate. This is where you will get all the basic information you need.
In a way, you can use it to judge the grading and proportions of a diamond. Below is a video that will teach you how to read a GIA certificate and parts you should pay attention to,
Once you're shortlisted a diamond and checked it's GIA certificate, you will need the Ideal and ASET scope to analyze its light performance (GIA does not grade the light perfomormance of a diamond). What this means is that even if you get a GIA Triple Excellent diamond, it can still have a poor light performance!
Ideal Scope
The Ideal Scope is used to analyze a diamond's light return (brightness and contrast)
ASET Scope
The ASET scope is used to analayze a diamond's fire and scintillation.
Hearts & Arrows Scope
Finally, the Hearts & Arrows scope is used to analyze a diamond's optical symmetry.
