“Top Custom Ring Stores in Singapore” by MediaOne
MediaOne, the leading digital marketing agency in Singapore, features eClarity as one of the “Top Custom Ring Stores in Singapore”. Thank you!
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SingaporeBrides features eClarity’s couple
SingaporeBrides features eClarity’s couple, Kenneth and Christabel in wedding article “Christabel and Kenneth’s Fairy tale Wedding at Crowne Plaza Changi Airport”! #eClarityjourney
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The First Ever Joint Webinar for Diamond-shopping Singaporeans and Malaysians
GIA Gemologist, founder of eClarity, Amanda hosted the first ever Joint Diamond Webinar for diamond-shopping Singaporeans and Malaysians. The response was overwhelming with more than 100+ participants. The webinar not only educated the attendees on diamond jewellery selections, it also connected the hearts of Singaporeans and Malaysians amidst the pandemic.
True Love collection was announced and launched during the webinar, beyond the technical perfections, the diamonds included in the series have hand-drawn heart shapes engraving on the internal circle of the ring, symbolizing love and warmth needed and shared during this phenomenal time.
Join us for our diamond and wedding bands diamonds by Gemologist Amanda every Tuesday at 2-3pm, and 7-8pm.
To register: eClarity.com.sg/register-for-webinars
To enquire: +65 98331220
An invitation letter from Amanda
Join the First and only Diamond Webinar in Malaysia!
Speaker: Amanda Koo, GIA Gemologist, founder of eClarity
An invitation letter from Amanda
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Hi! My name is Amanda Koo.
Born in Malaysia and into a family of jewellers, yet bred in Singapore – this is my role, my honour to be giving back what I know best.
It is my honour to invite you personally to join me on the 7 September at 2-3pm (live), 7-8pm (replay) for a very special day in Wah Chan, and in Malaysia – We are hosting the first and only Diamond Webinar of Malaysia.
Wah Chan has been empowering love and happiness since 1955, creating millions of pieces of gold and diamond jewellery for Malaysian couples and families ever since. As one of the leaders in the jewellery industry, we are inspired to share academic knowledge of diamonds, because we believe in uniqueness, true love and knowledge.
Having 4 generations of diamond heritage, I have been a practicing Gemologist for 17 years, seeing clients around the region. In this zoom webinar, I will be sharing insights on diamonds, trends, prices, showcasing live demonstrations of diamonds in different and exclusive carat, color, clarity and cut. I would love to chat and answer to all questions from you, genuinely, in this closed group of like-minded attendees.
A limited collection of 11.26 carat white diamond, and an astonishing 5.01 carat natural pink diamond will also be presented during the webinar.
So go ahead and invite your loved ones, and join us in this unprecedented Zoom Webinar on Diamonds!
To enquire: +6012-288 1566
Warmest Regards,
Amanda Koo
GIA Gemologist
Cushion Diamonds: Cushion Brilliant vs Cushion Modified
Cushion cut diamonds, also known as mine cut or old mine cut diamonds, get their name from their shape that looks like a pillow. So, what precisely is a cushion cut diamond?
These loose diamonds are square or rectangular in shape, but their edges are rounded, unlike princess cut diamonds. Cushion diamonds have more fire but less brilliance than round brilliant diamonds.
Whether it’s because of this fire or because of its distinctive soft, rounded corners with a square shape, the cushion cut has risen to become the third most popular diamond shape in the world, after round brilliant and princess cut.
So, you might hear of the word “Cushion brilliant” or “cushion modified” during your search of cushion engagement ring. What does it mean? What are the differences between these two cushion cut diamonds?
We could look at the picture above as reference to decipher.
| Cushion brilliant diamonds | Cushion modified brilliants | |
| Facets arrangement | Similar to round brilliant cut | Cushion variation brilliant cut |
| Pavilion | Extend from the centre of the diamond out toward the girdle (outer edge) | Contains an extra row of facets just below the girdle, where the facets on the pavilion do not actually reach the girdle |
| Pavilion resembles | Resemble a star | Resemble a flower |
| Appearance | Has the appearance of round cut diamonds with a pillow like or cushion shape | Have “sparkling water” or “crushed ice” appearance, with exceptional sparkles |
| Segment | Popular and desirable | Less known to mass market, price could be better |
Facets Arrangement
The facets arrangement of a cushion brilliant cut diamond will be similar to a round brilliant cut diamond. It has a cut with 58 facets total. The size, placement and symmetry of the facets impact how well the diamond refracts and reflects light.
On the other hand, a cushion modified brilliant has an extra row of facets just below the girdle, simulating a flower shape, while the facets on the pavilion do not exactly reach the girdle.
Pavilion
The space beneath the girdle is known as the pavilion. The visible “V” shape of the diamond’s base is often this component of the diamond’s anatomy. The pavilion is the section of the stone that reflects light back through the crown toward the observer, acting “behind the scenes.”
For a cushion brilliant cut diamond, the pavilion extends form the center of the diamond out towards the girdle (outer edge). It resembles a star.
For a cushion modified brilliant cut diamond, it contains an extra row of facets just below the girdle, where the facets on the pavilion do not actually reach the girdle. It will look like a flower.
Image by: eClarity. Cushion Modified Brilliant Cut
The appearance of a cushion brilliant cut has similar qualities as a round cut diamond with a pillow like or cushion shape.
Image by: eClarity. Cushion Brilliant Cut
However, the appearance of a cushion modified brilliant cut looks like sparkling water or a crushed ice appearance, with exceptional sparkles.
Image by: eClarity. Cushion Modified Brilliant Cut
How do you make your choice?
Cushion brilliant cut is popular and desirable whereas cushion modified brilliant cut is less known to the mass market, thus the price is steeper than a cushion brilliant cut.
Have you found your favourite cushion cut diamond? We hope you now know more about the cushion cut diamond after reading this article.
If you need more in information, you can always discuss with a gemologist, or schedule an appointment to see and try on more than 500 designs of engagement ring at eClarity. eClarity is voted number 1 by SingaporeBrides readers (https://singaporebrides.com/d/eclarity-diamonds). To know more, visit eClarity.com.sg, register for webinars eClarity.com.sg/register-for-webinars, or schedule an appointment at (65) 9833-1220.
Alternatively, The Sample Line loans out wide collection of fine jewellery to approved members. Every accepted member gets to rent a new piece of jewellery (pendants, earrings, rings, bracelets) every month, it will be delivered and picked up FOC. Even the no frill app was self-created by our eClarity team! #nomorewastage
“Every piece of jewellery you rent instead of buying, you are #reducingfootprint. Do go ahead and download the app at http://www.thesampleline.com and pick your favourite piece for everyday, every zoom and every occasion.” – Amanda Koo, founder of The Sample Line
There is a launch promotion that The Sample Line is offering, $99/month, Promo code: LAUNCH99, *Valid for first 3 months, U.P $199/month, Cancel anytime.
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3 Prongs Elegance Diamond Engagement Ring
Congratulations to Jong Soo Hoon’s engagement, she said yes with a classy eClarity diamond ring. May your marriage be filled with delight and happy moments!