#Diamond Trends

[sanghvisons]

Round Cut Diamond: Everything You Need to Know

Shapes and cuts of things bring an exceptional look itself. Thousand of shapes are on the planet to rule over billions of people's hearts. And when we talk about diamonds, it's indeed an exciting topic to discuss at. Although, diamonds do not have thousands of shapes whatever it has in a bucket are precious enough to bring a smile to faces.

Today, we are to explore one of the types of diamond shapes which is also considered as best diamond shapes. Yes, we are talking about a round brilliant diamond cut. But before diving into the matter, let's understand some basic yet very important questions related to round diamonds..

What are round diamonds called?

Round diamonds are commonly referred to as round brilliant cut diamonds. They are the most traditional diamond shapes. Round brilliant cut diamonds are also the first and most popular diamonds that identify as the 'symbol of commitment'. It has a circular outline with 58 facets. It is designed to optimize the reflection and refraction of light, resulting in exceptional brilliance and fire.

Round Diamond Popularity

Round diamonds have consistently been the most popular diamonds for several decades. The popularity of circular diamond shapes can be attributed to several factors. The round shape is known for its ability to maximize light performance and sparkle. The 58 facets of a round brilliant cut diamond are strategically placed to reflect and refract light. Additionally, the craftsmanship of round shaped diamonds has been different over time. The consistency and precision in cutting round diamonds ensure that each stone exhibits exceptional sparkle and beauty. The round shape has a timeless appeal, making it a classic choice for diamond rings and other jewellery pieces. The popularity of 1.8 carat diamond rings is typically high, especially for round-shaped diamonds.

Round Cut Diamond Pricing

The pricing factor of round-cut diamonds are rely upon several factors. It is commonly referred to as the "Four Cs" of diamond grading: carat weight, colour, clarity, and cut. Along with that, the diamond certificate, market demand, and retailer pricing strategies can also influence the price.

It's important to note that diamond prices can from one retailer to another. As each retailer sets its pricing based on factors such as overhead costs and profit margins. It is advisable to compare prices from different reputable jewellers to ensure a fair market value. However, at Sanghvi & Sons, we intend to serve with the right quality and fair prices.

Round cut compared to other shapes

If you desire to compare other shapes with round cuts, then we got your back. It is often compared to different diamond shapes based on various factors such as appearance, brilliance, popularity, and price. Here are some comparisons between the round cut and other popular diamond shapes:

Brilliant Performance: The round-cut diamond is renowned for its exceptional brilliance and sparkle. These characteristics make the round cut highly sought after and a benchmark for comparison with other shapes.

Popularity: The round-cut diamond has consistently been the most popular diamond shape for many years. Its timeless appeal, versatility, and classic aesthetics make it a favoured choice for engagement rings and other diamond jewellery. The round cut's popularity is often attributed to its ability to suit various styles and its enduring look.

Price: Compared to other fancy-shaped diamonds, round-cut diamonds tend to be priced higher on a per-carat basis. This can be attributed to the high demand. And also the significant amount of rough diamond material that is lost during the cutting process to get the shape. Round diamonds require more time and expertise to cut compared to other shapes. That is the reason why the round diamond price is higher than others.

Variety of Shapes: While the round cut is the most well-known round brilliant shape, there are different diamond shapes available. Fancy-shaped diamonds, such as princess, emerald, cushion, marquise, and pear, offer unique and distinct appearances. These shapes can provide a different look and may appeal to individuals looking for a more distinctive diamond shape.

Personal Preference: The choice between round cut and other diamond shapes ultimately comes down to personal preference. Some may prefer the classic elegance and timeless appeal of the round cut. While others may be drawn to the geometric lines of princess or emerald cuts or marquise or pear cuts.

Mostly on the above-mentioned points, people compare round-shaped diamonds before buying a natural loose diamond. Compared to other shapes, round diamonds tend to be priced higher due to high demand and the loss of rough diamond material during cutting. However, there are various other diamond shapes available, each offering unique styles and personal preferences.

It's important to note that the beauty and appeal of a diamond shape are personal. Different shapes and cuts can offer their unique charm. Ultimately, the choice between round cut and other shapes depends on individual style and preference.

Get additional information about: Different Diamond Cuts & Shapes- Understand Popular Diamond Cuts.

Round diamond guide

Honestly, this is a whole new different topic to discuss at. However, we will try to provide you with some basic ideas about a round diamond guide. Round diamond largely depends upon Four C's: Cut, Carat, Colour and Clarity. Determine your budget and prioritize the 4Cs based on your preferences and desired balance. Furthermore, when considering buying round shape diamonds online, it is advisable to ask for a certificate. The certificate will ensure quality and authenticity. Therefore, next time when you go or even consider buying a diamond online then please do consider these tips. It will help you to do accurate and authentic shopping.

Round Colour Guid

It may seem to you, not an important topic to discuss but it is one of those topics which will add value to your diamond shopping.

Colour Guide

D-F: These are considered colourless diamonds, with no discernible colour visible to the naked eye. They are highly desirable but come at a premium price.

G-J: These diamonds fall within the near-colourless range and offer an excellent balance between value and colour. They still appear white and can be a more budget-friendly option.

K-M: These diamonds have a faint yellow or brown hue that may be slightly visible to the naked eye. They can offer a lower price point for those seeking a larger diamond.

Lab Round Diamonds vs Natural Round Diamonds

There are many differences between both of them. However, today we will discuss only the basic difference between lab-round diamonds & natural round diamonds. Lab round diamonds have no nitrogen. Whereas natural diamonds have tiny amounts of nitrogen. Lab-grown diamonds are chemically the same as mined diamonds. One of the only ways to tell the difference is for a gemologist to look under a magnifier for a laser to determine the origin.

Is round the best diamond shape?

After reaching this point, if you still have doubts then we still got your back. The round diamond shape is widely considered to be the best and most popular choice for many reasons. Its timeless appeal and versatility make it a classic and enduring choice for diamond jewellery, particularly for diamond rings. The round shape is highly versatile, easily complementing various styles of settings. It also allows for easy pairing with other diamonds or gemstones. Its popularity as the most sought-after diamond shape further reinforces its status as the "best" choice for many. However, personal preferences may vary. Individuals may find other shapes more appealing based on their unique style and preferences. Ultimately, the best diamond shape is a subjective decision that depends on individual taste and desired characteristics.

also read article: How Does Diamond Shape Affect Diamond Quality and Price? , Trusted Supplier of Natural Loose Diamonds in 2023 , Diamond Jewellery Trends What's Popular Right Now

[twsted-outro]

#womeninmalefields trend from tiktok bc (Y/N) is sick of their shit

this was literally the first thing i started doodling as soon as I was free from the semester, goodnight.

original images below <3

[hyuckonia]

rizzle rosehearts cooks for his best friend gone terribly wrong☹️ (the quesadilla smacked tho)

based on this video!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUqqgUgTxgg

bonus:

cater ace and deuce bully their boomer friend 💔💔💔

[faerygala]

Call 911, my eyes keep seeing you around

[raven-at-the-writing-desk]

Since you mentioned this in an earlier ask, what is your take on feminist Leona? I see people saying things like "consent king" "he drinks his respect women juice" and "leona kingscholar says men ain't shit" but I think those are mainly jokes but I've also seen a lot of for example Leona x reader fanfics where he's a lot nicer to femme Yuus than masc ones. I don't play the game so I don't know how much of a feminist he really is, could you clarify and give your own insights? Ty Miss Raven!!!!!!!

[Referencing this post!]

Admittedly, I am guilty of having made “consent king” jokes but that’s mainly because I think consent + respecting others’ autonomy is very sexy important and it’s slightly funny to have a 185 cm muscular anime cat boy championing the concept. However, I try to avoid making jokes which would imply Leona puts down his own gender or thinks lesser of them because 1) canon doesn't indicate this and 2) it can be hurtful to non-femme Twst fans. Yes, most of the fandom is women--but that doesn't mean we shouldn't make this fandom space welcoming for masculine or nonbinary Twst fans.

Let's delve into a brief history of where feminist!Leona comes from! After that, I'll discuss my own thoughts and feelings about it.

The idea first came into prominence because of an exchange that occurs in Cater's School Uniform vignette. In it, Cater is trying to convince Leona to join him for a party that he's throwing for Rosaria, one of the talking paintings at NRC. At first, Leona refuses--but he quickly changes his tune once Cater mentions Rosaria is a "she/her". Leona states, "Portrait or not, I respect ladies and Rosaria is a lady." Cater then whispers to Kalim (who is shocked that Leona suddenly agreed to come along), "Leona's kingdom is all about being respectful to ladies."

It should be noted that Leona says something slightly different in JP: “Even if it’s a portrait, a woman is a woman.” JP does not have the “I respect ladies” portion; “I respect ladies” was added to EN, which may have further amplified the interpretation that he is a feminist.

Now, as we learn from that vignette, the Sunset Savanna has a culture of "respecting women". In Leona's Ceremonial Robes vignette, he elaborates that, “[Beastwomen are] already way stronger than [beastmen]." Furthermore, Ruggie states in one of his Chats that “Girls have both the grit and the camaraderie to triumph when the goin’ gets tough.” Then, in events like Tamashina Mina and late in book 7, we are told that many of the royal guards are women who volunteer for the positions and it's common for them to have learned martial arts from a young age. From this dialogue, we can glean that the women of Leona's home country are physically strong, strong-willed, and honorable.

With that being said, I think certain interpretations of Leona's "feminism" (a term not actually used by official materials; this is a fandom take) definitely take it a step too far by either assuming Leona treats woman as a special class and/or he dislikes men. Both of those interpretations (if serious and not said as a joke) are owed to a fundamental misunderstanding of what "feminism" is. Feminism is "the belief in full social, economic, and political equality for women." Feminism is NOT misandry (a hatred of men), and nor is it female chauvinism (the belief that women are superior to men)... unless, of course, you're talking about very radicalized forms of thinking. The basic concept of feminism doesn't involve man hate or putting women on a pedestal.

Leona, whom we know to be arrogant and unwilling to obey others' orders, appears to be more willing to listen to and carry out tasks if there's a woman involved. I already mentioned the case with Rosaria the painting (which proves that his "respecting women" thing extends beyond just beastwomen from his home country). In his Ceremonial Robes, he also grumpily puts on the aforementioned robes and takes a picture of himself in it upon the request of his sister-in-law. But--and this should be stressed--he's not exactly jumping for joy or eager to do so. Instead, Leona cites that "Goin’ against [beastwomen] only brings more trouble.” This indicates annoyance at having to carry out this chore, and gives the impression that Leona's only complying because not doing so would only overcomplicate things for him. He's not an idiot--he knows when to make a strategic retreat if it's going to save him time and effort in the long run. (For example, he immediately surrenders to the Ferrymen in book 6 rather than continue to put up a fight.)

I should note that, like in the earlier definition of feminism I shared, Leona does not simply bend the knee to every single woman. In the first Halloween event, he was still capable of scaring off the Magicam Monsters (some of which have distinctly female voices) without any qualms. He was still fully able to express anger and upset when Eliza, the Ghost Bride, smacked him. "You've got a lot of nerve turnin' me down over some nonsense!" He's also not above tricking the Fairy Queen and her entourage to steal back the special magestone from NRC.

This shows us that Leona doesn't just... "respect women" indiscriminately. If someone is going to be rude and selfish to him, he's going to respond as is appropriate. He's not going to turn a blind eye because of the offending party's gender.

In terms of Yuu interactions (assuming Yuu can be any gender), Leona acts pretty aggressive towards them in their first meeting. Even though it's clearly an accident and Yuu didn't realize they stepped on his tail, Leona is annoyed by the act and them walking away without apologizing or stopping to acknowledge him. He also makes it known that Yuu is magicless, and thus has no way of defending themselves from him. And you know what this man does? He says, "Well, can't say it'd be much fun to hurt someone so helpless. Still gonna do it, though." AND HE THREATENS TO TAKE A TOOTH. His wording, "No one gets to stomp on my tail and just walk away without payin' the price" + him still deciding to attack Yuu desite knowing they are weak/cannot fight back, implies to me that he may have still reacted this way regardless of Yuu's gender. (Key word: MAY. We don't know if this is the truth or not, I am leaving this up to your interpretation.)

Notably, there is a light change between EN and JP versions for Yuu's dialogue choices in response to Leona's threat. The EN dialogue options are far more humorous, but the JP options clearly convey fear (ie Leona is being serious about his threat of bodily harm). The top option is like noises of surprise, like "Eh, eh, eh!!"; the bottom option is along the lines of, "What, I'm going to be hit/beaten!"

There are, in fact, multiple instances where Leona acts callous towards Yuu. He refuses to let Yuu stay in Savanaclaw unless they earn their keep by beating up some mobs. He constantly degrades them by calling them and others he considers weak "herbivore". He has to be goaded into helping us or taking us along on trips instead of automatically caving. It could be argued that he would be more agreeable or polite if fem!Yuu was in these scenarios. And who knows, that might be the case--but again, I don't think he would be egregiously kind. I would like to point out a more direct example of a Leona-fem!Yuu interaction. Leona has interacted with a female Yuu before: Yuuka Hirasaka, our main character for the Episode of Savanaclaw manga. There's some debate over whether or not the NRC students know that Yuuka is a girl since the topic is never mentioned once, but I assume that they are aware because: 1) Yuuka makes no effort to hide her figure or chest; she even wears her blazer open, and 2) she has no motivation to hide her gender; she is capable of defending herself if needed and has a nonchalant personality. Proceeding with the assumption that Yuuka being a girl is a known fact, Leona does not treat her any differently than any other student.

Yuuka seems to experience the same tail-stepping scene as is depicted in game, although we don't see the aftermath of it/if Leona gives her the same threat.

The more telling scene for Yuuka, however, comes when she and her friends arrive in Savanaclaw to investigate. They are confronted by a bunch of mobs that start to pick a fight with them. Like in the game, Leona intervenes (ie he doesn't stop the fight just because Yuuka is a woman) and has them duke it out in a game of spelldrive/magift instead.

And you know what? Leona doesn't hold back just because he's playing against a woman. In fact, he kicks Yuuka's ass and then some. Then he stands over her and tells her to get back up, to keep playing. Leona isn't cutting Yuuka any slack whatsoever. He treats Yuuka the same as the boys she's playing with.

This brings me to my final prominent example of Leona interacting with a woman, which I think best exemplifies what my interpretation of Leona's "feminism" is. In the JP server's 2024 Halloween event Lost in the Book with Nightmare Before Christmas, Sally indicates that she plans on making a meal using the plants from around the cemetery. Leona is at first displeased by this, but then agrees to help her catch snakes, rats, lizards, etc. as meat for the meal. This leads into a conversation about how sad Sally's home life is, which earns her sympathy from the other NRC students. Jade, Riddle, and Epel are shocked at the cruelty that Sally faces. Jade volunteers to take the doctor out for Sally, and Epel even tries to convince Leona to help him rough up Dr. Finkelstein. But Leona just smirks and tells them Sally's not in any need of their "help"; isn't she the one who slipped the doctor a "drink"? Riddle scolds him for this "ungentlemanly" behavior and Epel refuses to believe that the "kind Sally" would do something like use poison. Leona was able to smell the deadly nightshade on her and deduce that Sally slipped some to her guardian and then slipped out on her own. She's not a damsel in distress--she's resourceful. Sally used her brains and not brute force to rescue herself from a bad situation. (We know that this would deeply resonate with Leona because he has been struggling his entire life to have his own merits recognized.) Leona praises Sally for her cunning and goes so far as to offer her his arm and tell her that he's looking forward to this evening's dinner.

In this situation, could it not be said that Jade, Riddle, and Epel were the ones assuming Sally is weak that Leona was the one who saw her true worth? I'm of course not accusing anyone here of being sexist. Society socializes us to see women as the "fairer sex" in need of protection and aid--but isn't Leona being more equitable by not underestimating Sally because of her gender?

That brings me to my conclusion. Leona respects women, no doubt about that. However, that's NOT a blanket statement. He clearly knows how to separate who is worthy of his respect and who isn't, and then he acts accordingly. Yes, he is polite, slightly softer, and more willing to listen to women he knows (his sister-in-law), women who haven't offended him/are just existing (Rosaria), and woman who have demonstrated their own strengths to him (Sally). He doesn’t become a completely different character just to bend to the whims of women. Those who have acted in ways to earn his ire, woman or not, will be treated as such (Magicam Monsters, Eliza, even Yuu when they/she enters his territory and/or steps on his tail). At the same time, I don't believe he thinks that women are delicate flowers that need special treatment (as we see with how he handles Sally + the Yuus and, more specifically, Yuuka). If anything, the women from his home country have demonstrated that they can be strong and self-sufficient. Why would he feel the need to go out of his way to be extremely lenient with the women he is around?

Lastly, nothing in official materials implies Leona treats men significantly worse than women. If he seems exceedingly rude to men, it’s most likely the result of the main cast (the characters Leona most often interacts with) being guys. If we were to compare how he treats his peers and how he treats women who have irritated him, I would say the behavior isn’t that different.

I know that was a long post but 😅 Hopefully I was able to articulate my thoughts well enough… May you find it helpful in forming your own opinion, Anon!

[saayatsumu]

asking the boys to buy you pads (heartslabyul and savanaclaw vers.)

[katherynefromphilly]

Updated meme for 2023.

Happy Merlinversary Month everyone.

Let’s all gather together on Christmas Eve to rewatch Arthur die in Merlin’s arms on the series finale Diamond of the Day, first aired 11 years ago this December 24th.

[hisui-dreamer]

once upon a dream...?

Character: Riddle Rosehearts, Ace Trappola, Deuce Spade, Cater Diamond, Trey Clover, Leona Kingscholar, Jack Howl, Ruggie Bucchi, Azul Ashengrotto, Jade Leech, Floyd Leech, Kalim Al-Asim, Jamil Viper, Vil Schoenheit, Epel Felmier, Rook Hunt, Idia Shroud, Silver, Sebek Zigvolt, Lilia Vanrouge, Malleus Draconia

pick one of your favs from above when reading!

Masterlist

the dream thing but it's a faceless man appearing in your dreams. you let yourself fall in love with him since he can only exist in your dreams, hence he can't be real he can't tie you down to this world. you get lost in the allure of his voice, his comforting warmth, his scent that makes you think everything will be alright. meanwhile in real life, you're making friends with everyone but still maintaining a safe distance from them just in case you grow too attached. you still want to go home to your old life.

things are going well, you're doing decent in your studies, you've avoided getting into fights with overly aggressive students, and you finally feel like you have a steady rhythm to this new life, only to accidentally fall off your broom from a less than comfortable height no thanks to one of your classmates scaring you, and suddenly you falling freely out of the sky with almost certain death, you shut your eyes tightly, fearing for the impact.

but it never comes.

... you're in someone's arms, someone you've grown very, very familiar with.

that familiar tone of his voice whispers next to your ear, the same comforting scent that never fails to make you feel at home, the warmth of this touch that ignites your heart. you get a bit lost in the familiar feeling, like reuniting with an old lover, you feel yourself relax into his holdand you look up to meet his eyes and-

suddenly that faceless man isn't so faceless anymore.

[cheekinpermission]

This is totally how he said it, right?

[yourfandompersn]

another post

Do you like my sword sword my diamond sword sword

Taken from my TikTok

[altried]

Barbie trend but with the two bros who will LOL their way into marriage

[adetheenby]

I offer you blonda babysitting poof/peri

[toyastales]

Taylor Russell

[parmsley]

damn...

[kalolasart]

Evil Queen Helena of Diamond

Wanna play?

[raven-at-the-writing-desk]

I know everyone is talking about the current event, I'm paying attention to that too, but the other day I was thinking about the first Halloween event and I think I just found a… little curiosity.

It's about the statues. While Crowley has a meeting with the Halloween committee about the magicam monsters, Grim and Yuu arrive to complain as well. And after them the ghosts arrive to report about the statues. The thing is, Cater later says that apparently there were people who sneaked into the school the night before and that's when they knocked down the statues.

So, no one realized what happened to the statues until the moment the ghosts told the others? Or is it that the magicam monsters put the statues back in their place and the next day other magicam monsters arrived to knock the statues over?

And I find it very strange because everyone has to walk down the main street, including Yuu and Grim even though their dormitory is supposedly close to the main building. So it's strange that no one in the entire school has noticed.

Eeeh, I think it’s probably a detail the writers conveniently overlooked or poorly worded. It’s such a small thing in the grand scheme of things, it’s not worth harping on especially when the event has been over for years now.

Given where the Hall of Mirrors is (dotted black line), each student (save Grim and Yuu in Ramshackle marked with the green X), would have to emerge there and then walk along Main Street (black black arrow) to arrive at the Main Building. There’s no other way to get to the Main Building passing Main Street and noticing the moved statues. Even if we changed the facts and assumed that the students stayed overnight at each of their dorm’s assigned locations, this still wouldn’t make sense because some students (like the Pomefiore ones) would still need to pass Main Street.

I don’t think the students would overlook such an obvious thing on their way to the main building. Some might not care, but the most intense of rule followers and those who respect tradition would definitely throw a fit. So that implies the statues were still in place by the time everyone went to the main building for their morning assembly. This would seem to suggest that the Magicam Monsters moved the statues after the NRC students had all gathered in the main bullring. The Ramshackle Ghosts would later report that they noticed the statues missing while on their morning patrol.

But then this still doesn’t make total sense because Cater says the Magicam Monsters snuck onto campus at night to take their pictures… so the statues should have already been moved by the morning. And given how impolite and self-serving the clout chasers are characterized as, I don’t think it’s in-character for the Magicam Monsters to return the statues to their original place when they’re done with pictures. They’d just leave it for the NRC staff or students to fix.

So like I said in the beginning, we’re probably not meant to notice this inconsistency. The important part of this scene is bringing the Ramshackle Ghosts into the picture so they can have a dramatic moment where they blame themselves for the Magicam Monsters ruining Halloween. Therefore, the writers wanted the ghosts to be the ones to notice the moved statues.