The Crisscut diamond has been the talk of the jewelry industry for over a decade now. Its unique facet configuration is considered by many to be the perfect way to cut a diamond to maximize its beauty and brilliance. But because the design has been patented, only Christopher Designs can utilize it. How does it work?
Diamonds have remarkable optical properties, but only if they are cut correctly. A poorly cut stone can be dowdy and dull. The facets in Crisscut stones are arranged in such a way that they continually bounce light off each other and increase the fire, scintillation and brilliance of each stone. These are words the experts use to describe diamonds that have the enviable ability to capture and reflect a lot light.
Christopher Designs offers four popular Crisscut stones, each designed to maximize the sparkle and beauty of the ornaments they are set in. In addition to the popular Emerald and Round cuts, Christopher Design offers Asscher and Cushion cuts. These romantic styles are enhanced by the Crisscut cutting technique, which is used to shape each of their stones.
Though their most popular pieces are from their bridal collection, Christopher Designs also manufactures fine jewelry. Their growing catalogue includes bracelets, pendants, earrings, necklaces, fancy rings and watches. The articles of jewelry in these fashion collections are less traditional than the ornaments in their bridal sets.
Christopher Designs uses fancy or colored diamonds in many of their fashion collections. In fact, the collections are separated according to the types of stones they feature. The colorless stones are typically more expensive, since they are cut with the Crisscut technique, and since colorless stones are generally pricier.
Christopher Designs also makes a full line of wedding bands, most of which are completely encircled with his signature diamonds. Each ring is expertly cut according to the standards set forth by the founder. The company uses only the finest materials and the most modern equipment and tools. Most Christopher Design jewelry is available in platinum and 18k white or yellow gold.
The articles in the Christopher Design catalogue can be extremely expensive. It is not at all uncommon for a couple to spend five figures for one of his semi-mounts. The reason rings from Christopher Designs are more expensive than most others is because the designer uses a lot of shoulder diamonds in his pieces. Instead of the standard half carat of side stones, he typically includes a full carat of flawless diamonds in his artistic ornaments.
