Forget socks, robe belts, and overnight foam rollers, there are so many better ways to get your dreamy curls now. If you’re afraid of heat damage and tired arms, these are worries of the past: the newest tools of 2025 are designed to fix these problems. A good curling iron will feel like a dream in your hair, but with so many options, what do you choose? Do you go for something fancy, budget-friendly, or something in between?
We’ve searched the market for the best curling irons of 2025 to help you achieve perfect curls without the stress.
1. Dyson Airwrap Multi-Styler
You can’t be a person on the internet in the last few years and have not heard of Dyson – these high-end electronics have dominated the game. Everyone swears by them and for a reason. With improved airflow technology, this multi-styler creates curls, waves, and even straight styles with minimal heat damage. Starting at $479 it’s an investment, but if you put healthy hair on the first spot, this tool is worth every penny. It has multiple styling attachments making it incredibly versatile, though it does come with a steep price tag. Plus, it’s a bit hard to maneuver at first, especially for those not used to air-based styling tools.
2. Revlon Lost Lasting Curls Iron
On the other side of the price range, we have Revlon. A well-known name for affordable, reliable hair tools, their Long Lasting Curls Irons are no exception. You can choose from multiple barrel sizes available, from loose waves to tighter curls. It heats up quickly and distributes heat evenly. It’s a good budget option, but there are some things you might miss from pricier models, like automatic temperature adjustment or the titanium barrel.
3. BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium Curling Wand
This BaByliss curling wand has been very appreciated in the past few years. Now, with its latest version, it improved in many aspects. The titanium barrel heats up quickly and evenly, and this is what will make the curls last all day. It is lightweight and easy to use, so if you are looking for a tool that does its job perfectly, this is it. With every kind of heat tool that gets as hot, we recommend using a heat protectant, so your hair remains healthy for every style.
4. CHI Spin N Curl
If you have always been intimidated by a traditional curling iron, we have a solution. The CHI Spin N Curl is a tool that rotates on its own. Basically, this automatic curler does the hard work for you: you feed a section of hair into the chamber, press a button, and let the magic happen. A few seconds later, you have a perfect curl.
Plus, it reduces the cases of accidental burns, since it keeps the hot barrel away from your hands. If you love the idea of a curling iron that does most of the effort for you, the CHI Spin N Curl is a fun and foolproof tool to try.
Great hair starts with the right tool, so choose yours and make every day a good hair day. And don’t forget your heat protectant spray!
Men I Trust are back with a new album, the hazy and mesmerizing Equus Asinus. Spanning 14 tracks, it’s one of two records the Montreal band is planning to release this year. “Early in the writing and recording process, we realized we had a collection of songs with distinct energies yet equally meaningful to us,” they wrote on Twitter last week. “It became clear that we wanted to release them as two separate entities both from the same genus: Equus Asinus and Equus Caballus.” Stream it below.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is set for release later in 2025 and will be a faithful remaster of the hugely popular stealth-shooter Metal Gear Solid 3.
Konami, the game’s developers have confirmed that the story will remain the same as the 2004 release, returning to Russia during the cold war and allowing players to relive the gaming masterpiece all over again, this time in the beauty of Unreal Engine 5.
PC Gamer describe the remake as a “shot-for-shot, not-a-hair-out-of-place recreation of the original”, Konami are set to be taking the approach of if it’s not broken, don’t fix it.
Here’s everything we know so far about the highly anticipated remake.
What We Know So Far
From play tests we know that Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater will contain the same dialogue audio as the original game, meaning that every interaction and cinematic will be line-for-line the same as the 2004 release, just refined in the powerful new Unreal Engine 5 rather than the PS2’s limited graphics.
The meticulousness of the developers goes further, the jungle has been recreated so faithfully that trees stand at the exact same point as they did two decades ago, and the environment renders in and out at the same distances Metal Gear fans will remember.
While the game will feel very similar to the 2004 version, the camera will now be in first-person, rather than the original’s third-person perspective.
The game’s trailer also points towards a fan-favourite mini-game returning to the series, but only for some players. Snake vs Monkey will return to PC and Playstation fans, but while Xbox users will take on a familiar foe to Konami fans. Konami will bring in the iconic figure of Bomberman into the Metal Gear game for the Xbox exclusive mode.
In the announcement, the developers alluded to future crossovers coming to the game, the details of these are not yet known.
Release Date and Consoles
As mentioned previously, the game will be availabe on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, meaning that Nintendo Switch and eight-gen console fans will be missing out.
At Sony’s State of Play 2025 Konami announced the release date to be August 28, 2025.
There’s so much music coming out all the time that it’s hard to keep track. On those days when the influx of new tracks is particularly overwhelming, we sift through the noise to bring you a curated list of the most interesting new releases (the best of which will be added to our Best New Songs playlist). Below, check out our track roundup for Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
Alan Sparhawk with Trampled by Turtles – ‘Stranger’
Low’s Alan Sparhawk has announced a new album he recorded with fellow Duluth musicians Trampled by Turtles at the end of 2023 at Pachyderm Studios in Cannon Falls. Lead single ‘Stranger’ marks it as a folkier turn following the electronic experimentation and rigidity of 2024’s White Roses, My God, and it features some stunning vocal work.
caroline – ‘Total euphoria’
There’s too much happening on the new caroline single to dustill in a single sentence, but it’s as relentlessly off-kilter as you’d expect from the London-based eight-piece – while also being as ecstatic as the title suggests. “Eventually it became one of many things that we’ve happened upon that felt good to play for 20 mins straight,” the band reflected. “This one felt especially good as it was very consistently ‘loud’ and full on which was maybe a bit unusual for us at the time, and also everyone was playing these three different rhythms simultaneously which made it feel endlessly cyclical. Jasper then took the main chords and wrote a load of really nice top line stuff for singing, then we put together all the other parts with the rest of the band and finalised a structure. We realised the golden potential of how good it sounded with Jasper and Magda singing in unison also as a style, and they wrote some extra vocals and harmonies together.”
Patrick Wolf – ‘Limbo’ [feat. Zola Jesus]
Zola Jesus joins Patrick Wolf on ‘Limbo’, the gothic, countrified second single from Wolf’s upcoming LP Crying the Neck – out June 13. “I first started imagining a limbo – or purgatory – to set a song in after seeing a painting ‘The Scapegoat’ by William Holman Hunt in the Manchester art gallery,” the singer-songwriter expounded. “Years later on bleak lockdown weekly food drives to Bromley and the arguments and tensions in a relationship that brewed in the claustrophobia of the car made me want to begin writing a duet about the realism of a couple cutting off each other’s sentences and debating whether to persist with or escape each other. I reset the song to a strip of road in Thanet where I live with the couple now fugitive from the shadow of a country on the brink of war and with the painting from the Manchester gallery in my head, the land unfurled to the purgatory of the scapegoat and the rainbow, which I have our couple pulling up to as a roadside inn for the night in the song. So much of Crying The Neck is a series of responses to decay, death or loss, this song is the lovers’ response to a relationship in limbo and the only song on the album about a romantic relationship. I have adored Zola’s work since her first ‘Stridulum’ album and we have been pen friends since 2011. As I finished writing the song here by the quiet of the sea and seeing pictures of her own wilderness of woodland where she lives now in Wisconsin, I felt we were aligned somewhat in spirit at this point of our work. It was only her voice I imagined to duet with me and now I can’t imagine anyone else riding shotgun beside me on this our summer gothic road trip of a song.”
Wishy – ‘Over and Over’
Wishy, who are going on tour with Momma in May, are back with another sunny, infectious tune; and the catchiness of ‘Over and Over’ feels particularly aligned with Momma’s recent output. “The major themes of this song revolve around desire, ambition, disappointment, acceptance, playing the cards you’re dealt, etc.,” Kevin Krauter said of the track. “I wrote this song in 2020 before the band existed, and since then had no plans to properly record and release it. I knew Ben would crush it on the mix and production, however, and Nina’s voice would send it over the edge. It simply had to be a Wishy song.”
Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs’ latest offering from the upcoming Death Hilarious, the absolutely filthy ‘Glub Tongued’, is an unlikely collaboration with El-P. “‘Glib Tongued’ was an idea I’d been sitting on for a few years,” bassist John-Michael Hedley explained. “It felt like the right time to inject it into Death Hilarious. Though after bringing it to the table it morphed into something bigger and better than I could have ever imagined. Securing El-P’s services for a verse blew my mind and I feel immensely proud that an idea I’d worked on during an extremely dark time in my life, has flourished into a powerful force for good. I hope.”
Friendship – ‘All Over the World’
Philly band Friendship have dropped a new song, ‘All Over the World’, which is as brooding as it is pensive. It’s taken from their forthcoming album Caveman Wakes Up, due May 16 through Merge Records. “It’s about a guy in his 30s who works too many hours for a landscaping company, gets home every day, and all he can do is drink beer and watch TV and play video games, and he sees his life wasting away and feels bitter about it,” Dan Wriggins explained. “But the song dwells on a brief moment of ecstasy, in which he feels life, connects to the world and forgets the world. Any resemblance to the past ten years of my life is purely coincidental!”
Beirut – ‘Tuanaki Atoll’
Beirut have unveiled a new track, the tenderly stirring ‘Tuanaki Atoll’, which is lifted from their upcoming album A Study of Losses. “The Tuanaki Atoll is said to have been an Eden-like island somewhere in the South Pacific that mysteriously disappeared under the sea during an earthquake in the 1840s,” Zach Condon shared. “Its inhabitants were described as a people so peaceful and generous that they had no word in their language for such things as war or murder. It might be almost too obvious of a choice but nothing could fit the island vibes better than a sweet and breezy ukulele, which became the foundation that I built this song around. Contrastingly yet somewhat fittingly, the lyrics took on a darker edge and ended up reflecting that side of the story. Maybe because personally I doubt that such an Eden-like place could ever exist on Earth.”
My Morning Jacket – ‘Half a Lifetime’
‘Half a Lifetime’, the latest single from My Morning Jacket’s forthcoming record is, reimagines a demo unearthed from sessions for the band’s landmark 2005 album, Z. What originated as a stripped-back slow-burner ends up sounding pretty frenetic. “It’s about doing whatever it takes to get where you need to go, instead of bailing when things get hard,” Jim James stated, “which is funny considering that it literally took a half a lifetime to finish.”
Mamalarky – ‘Anhedonia’
Mamalarky have shared a new Hex Key single, which sounds quite peppy despite being called ‘Anhedonia’ and, in Livvy Bennet’s words, “about feeling god awful.” The singer elaborated, “I was going through a really deep depression and not knowing what to do other than isolate myself from everyone. I didn’t want to put this song out because of how much I associate it with pain and getting completely stuck in it. I’m glad it’s on the record now, though. The most defining times come after being at the bottom of the pit, every day passing the same. At some point you look up and anhedonia has gone and you’re more hopeful than before.”
Faun Fables – ‘Ember Bell’
Faun Fables, the long-running art-folk duo of Dawn McCarthy and Nils Frykdahl, have announced a new LP, Counterclockwise – out May 30 via Drag City – with the mesmerizing ‘Ember Bell’. According to a press release, the track is “a meditation on the organic complexities of motherhood and pregnancy where Dawn sings of ‘the dark tinderbox inside of me.'”
Deradoorian – ‘Any Other World’
‘Any Other World’ is the latest preview of Deradoorian’s upcoming LP Ready for Heaven, following ‘Digital Gravestone’ and ‘Set Me Free’. It’s an eccentrically groovy song that intrigues you with each bit of percussion and tumble of words it spins into a refrain.
Yukimi – ‘Peace Reign’
Of all the songs Yukimi has so far released from her debut album For You, ‘Peace Reign’ is definitely the most optimistic, making belief in a more peaceful world sound like a breeze. According to the vocalist and Little Dragon co-founder, “’Peace Reign’ is about not giving up on the dream that this world can be a peaceful place. Believing in hope and a brighter future for the generations to come.”
Club Night – ‘Judah’
Bay Area outfit Club Night have delivered a ferocious new song, ‘Judah’. It’s lifted from their first album in six years, Joy Coming Down, arriving May 2 on Tiny Engines.
spill tab – ‘Assis’
Sung in both English and French, ‘Assis’ is both funky and frantic, a fascinating taste of spill tab’s debut album Angie. “The production for Assis feels like the stitching between a 50’s Italian film soundtrack and psychedelic rock,” Claire Chicha commented. “The song is about watching someone you love pull away from you in slow motion. You try to reconcile the beautiful, tender moments with the bitter ones, because ultimately you want no one else.”
Ezra Furman – ‘Jump Out’
Ezra Furman’s tenth studio album Goodbye Small Head is being previewed today with a frenzied anthem called ‘Jump Out’. In a statement, Furman described it as “a panicked rocker for that moment when you realize you are going to have to leap from a moving vehicle because the driver has no intention of letting you out.”
Snapped Ankles – ‘Smart World’
Snapped Ankles’ latest single, ‘Smart World’, imagines a conversation between Brian Eno and the late Conny Plank as a means of exploring the rise of AI in music. “I figured Conny’s the one who’ll break first, and go ‘No, you’ve got to go the hard way around’,” the band’s Austin explained. “Eno will be more like, ‘Fuck yeah, let’s go! Let’s put our brains in a tub & post it to Mars!’” It’s accompanied by what a press release describes as “a wholly unauthorised performance video featuring Plank and Eno, which raises more ethical questions than it answers. There’s also an illicit cameo by the late music journalist and cultural commentator Mark Fisher, who originated the term Hauntology, referenced in the song’s chorus. It’s probably best to watch it now, because it may not be online forever.”
Moon Mullins – ‘Lobby Music’
Brooklyn-based composer Moon Mullins has announced a new album, Hotel Paradiso, where he’s joined by musicians including whistler Molly Lewis, guitarist Sam Owens (Sam Evian), and strings player Oliver Hill. It comes out May 2 via Ruination, and previewing the LP today is ‘Lobby Music’, which sets the stage in blissfully dreamy fashion.
Matt Maltese – ‘Pined for You My Whole Life’
‘Pined for You My Whole Life’ is, according to Matt Maltese, “potentially the most amount of yearning” the singer-songwriter has done in a song. “Which is saying something. Musically the song was a true joy to make, and is heavily inspired by all the Motown and soul I was grown up with. I’m not ashamed to say I get a lot of joy out of writing boldly pathetic declarations of love through the veil of American-leaning soul music.” It’s set to appear on Maltese’s upcoming record Hers, which is out May 16.
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“Bangs are the exclamation point to your hairstyle,” says celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin, and she’s not wrong. Research (and a quick scroll through Instagram) confirms they’re the fastest way to reinvent yourself without having to cut your hair. Plus, they bring more attention to your features: highlighting doe eyes, soften a strong jaw, or add a dash of mystery to any face shape.
It’s no surprise they’re everywhere: dominating Spring 2025 runways, popping up in fashion glossies, and turning heads at every A-list affair. And also, Google Trends shows a 40% spike in “bang inspiration” searches this year, and salons report a surge in fringe requests.
How to fake bangs without having to cut your own hair?
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Clip-ins are the ultimate beauty cheat code, these clever hair pieces snap into place with tiny clips, blending seamlessly with your hair. “They’re freedom in the form of a fringe” says hairstylist Melissa Souza.
With a weft ofhair extensions you can make your own custom bang pieces. Here’s a simple guide:
Choose a smaller weft, like a three-clips piece, from your extension set.
Trim it to your desired bang length, leaving extra for adjustments.
Clip it in at the front and style it however you like.
Hair topperswith bangs are partial hairpieces designed to address thinning hair, particularly at the crown and front hairline, by adding volume and coverage. They feature built-in bang or fringe sections, crafted from either real human hair, and are engineered to blend seamlessly with natural hair. This blending creates a natural, full and youthful appearance. Unlike full wigs, hair toppers focus on targeted areas, which offer a discreet and comfortable option for enhancing hair appearance.
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Casino movies have long captivated audiences with their high-stakes drama, slick characters, and dazzling settings. From the glitzy casinos of Las Vegas to the high-class poker tables in glamorous films, these films portray the excitement and intrigue that come with the world of gambling. But how accurate are these films when it comes to the real-life casino experience? While some aspects are exaggerated for dramatic effect, there are several things that movies get right about the thrill of the game.
The Role of Luck and Skill
One element that casino movies often get right is the balance of luck and skill involved in gambling. In films like 21, where a group of MIT students use card-counting techniques to win big at blackjack, skill is a central focus. However, movies also understand that luck plays a major role in any game. Whether it’s hitting the jackpot on a slot machine or rolling a lucky number on the craps table, luck is a big part of what makes the casino experience so thrilling.
In real life, traditional land-based venues and some of the best non GamStop casinos combine games of skill with games of pure chance. Games like poker, where strategy and psychology play a significant role, contrast with others like roulette, where outcomes are purely random – although betting strategies can help increase players’ chances of winning. This balance between skill and luck is something that movies often get right, as it perfectly captures the diverse experiences a player can have in a casino.
The Thrill of the Game
Casino movies excel in capturing the thrill of the game itself. Whether it’s the tension of a high-stakes poker match or the rush of a roulette wheel spinning, films bring the emotional highs and lows of gambling to life. For example, the poker games in Casino Royale are intense, with Daniel Craig’s James Bond betting large sums in a battle of wits and psychology. The tension builds with each hand, and the viewer can feel the excitement building, much like what it’s like to be at a poker table in real life.
While the stakes in these movies are often heightened for drama, the sense of excitement that comes with a game of chance is accurately portrayed. Players at the table experience a mix of strategy, luck, and psychology, all of which can lead to big wins or devastating losses. This is exactly what draws people to casinos in real life, whether they’re visiting online casinos or more conventional establishments. The unpredictability of the game, combined with the chance to win big, creates an adrenaline rush that is captured perfectly in films.
The Atmosphere and Glamour
One of the first things casino movies often get right is the luxurious and glamorous atmosphere that surrounds the world of casinos. From the dazzling lights of the slot machines to the lavishness of private poker rooms, films like Casino Royale and Ocean’s Eleven portray the high-end appeal of casino culture. This is certainly true in real life, where high-end casinos often feature extravagant decor, stunning architecture, and five-star amenities designed to create an atmosphere of opulence.
While the drama on-screen might be a bit more exaggerated, the sense of excitement and sophisticated fashion that accompanies a night at the casino is real. High-rollers, with their tailored suits and expensive cocktails, are part of the appeal, making casinos not just a place for gambling, but a lifestyle.
The Psychology Behind the Game
Another key aspect that films get right is the psychology involved in casino games. Movies often portray gamblers as individuals who use their wits, intuition, and knowledge of the game to outsmart their opponents. Films like Rounders and Maverick highlight the importance of reading people, knowing when to bluff, and understanding the psychology of risk-taking. This is not far from the truth in real-life gambling, where understanding your opponents’ behaviour and calculating the odds can be just as important as knowing the rules of the game.
In reality, professional gamblers use various strategies to gain an edge, whether it’s in poker or blackjack. While movies might take creative liberties with these strategies, the concept of using psychology to influence outcomes is very much a part of the real casino experience. Casinos, particularly those that focus on poker, require not just a knowledge of the game, but a deep understanding of human behaviour, which adds an additional layer of excitement and complexity to every hand dealt.
The Winning Streaks and Losing Streaks
One of the most entertaining aspects of casino movies is the portrayal of the winning and losing streaks that characters go through. Films often show gamblers on a rollercoaster of emotions, winning big one moment and losing it all the next. While these extreme ups and downs are amplified for dramatic effect, they do reflect a core truth of the casino experience: luck can change in an instant.
In real life, winning streaks and losing streaks are part of the allure and danger of gambling. Casinos are designed to keep players engaged, with the hope of a big win always just around the corner. Whether you’re at a top-tier casino or an online platform, the potential for both triumph and defeat is what keeps people coming back.
Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler, the Creator, and Sabrina Carpenter are among the headliners for Lollapalooza 2025, which is set to take place in Chicago’s Grant Park from July 31 to August 3. Also at the top of the bill are Korn (!), Doechii, A$AP Rocky, Gracie Abrams, TWICE, Luke Combs, and RÜFÜS DU SOL. Other notable acts in the lineup include Clairo, Bleachers, the Marías, Ratboys, Gracie Abrams, Jane Remover, Bladee, Mk.gee, Amaarae, Magdalena Bay, JPEGMAFIA,Djo, Finneas, Mariah the Scientist, the Dare, Ravyn Lenae, Dominic Fike, the Blessed Madonna, Rebecca Black, Nourished by Time, and more.
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From silent cinema to 4D immersive experiences, movie-going has evolved significantly over the years. One often overlooked aspect is the change in the very object that supports you throughout the film – your cinema seat.
Whether it’s the wooden chairs and benches of the early 1900s or the luxurious recliners of modern-day multiplexes, we examine all in this review of cinema seating throughout the ages.
The Early Days: Wooden Chairs and Benches (1890s-1920s)
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the first movie theatres—often repurposed vaudeville theatres—had only rudimentary seating. Early cinema-goers would have to find what comfort there is to be had on hard wooden chairs or benches, sometimes in rows without much thought to legroom or sightlines.
The Golden Age: Upholstered Comfort (1930s-1950s)
Perhaps when you picture a movie theatre in the traditional sense, you imagine one from the golden age of cinema, which offered a comfortable and sometimes decadent experience. The 1930s saw the introduction of cushioned, upholstered seating, often arranged in grand auditoriums with sloped floors to improve visibility. Ornate movie palaces, with their plush seats and art-deco designs, became the norm, offering a luxurious environment to moviegoers.
The Multiplex Boom: Functionality Over Luxury (1960s-1980s)
With the rise of multiplex cinemas in the 1960s, the focus shifted toward maximising the number of screens and seats rather than comfort. Seating became more standardised, with functional, space-saving designs. Many cinemas adopted flip-up seats with minimal padding – and the taller moviegoers of that generation will certainly remember the feeling of their knees jammed up against the seat in front.
The Rise of Stadium Seating (1990s-2000s)
By the 1990s, stadium seating had become the new industry standard. Inspired by sports arenas, this layout introduced tiered rows to ensure that every seat in the house had an unobstructed view of the screen. This innovation significantly improved the viewing experience and addressed the common issue of sightlines being blocked by taller audience members. It also heralded the return of wide and comfortable seating with ample legroom between the rows – so those noughties Lord of the Rings movie marathons could be completed in relative comfort.
The Modern Era: Recliners and Luxury Cinemas (2010s-Present)
While stadium seating is still the norm in many high-street cinemas, some high-end chains and boutique establishments have taken luxury to the next level, with customisable recliners, duo seating and even dine-in experiences. Technology is also on the rise, with 4D immersive experiences offering vibrating seats that activate in sequence to the action on the screen.
Home Cinema Seating: Bringing Comfort to the Living Room
But what about the next frontier of movie-going: movie-staying? With high-quality audio-visual technology becoming more affordable and streaming services offering on-demand films, home entertainment systems continue to become more popular. Many movie enthusiasts invest in dedicated home cinema seating, with plush recliners, sectional sofas, and even custom-designed seating to recreate the full cinema experience within the comfort of their own homes.
Features like built-in cup holders, USB charging ports, and motorised reclining functions add to the appeal. Throw in a popcorn machine and you’ll never have to leave the house.
The Future of Cinema Seating?
As cinemas continue to compete with the comfort of home streaming, the future of cinema seating is likely to include even more advanced features. Expect innovations such as motion-enhanced seats (already seen in 4DX theatres), personalized seating adjustments, and even smart technology that integrates with the viewing experience.
Needless to say, cinema seating has come a long way. Whether you’re watching a silent film in a historic theatre or reclining in a state-of-the-art multiplex, the evolution of cinema seating ensures that the magic of the movies remains a comfortable and immersive experience.
There are many diamond styles, with one very distinct among them. Jackie Kennedy, Victoria Beckham, Halle Berry, and many other celebrities chose the emerald diamond cut. If you look at the Rare Carat emerald cut infinity ring, you may notice the reason.
It is spectacular, just like another very popular and desired diamond cut – pear diamond. Just take a look at the Rare Carat 3.5 carat pear diamond ring. Both will look stunning with the small diamond earrings, like Rare Carat 1/2 ct diamond earrings. There are many other superior choices offered by Rare Carat. Visit the shop online to see on your own. Professional consultants will share many useful details. In this article, we will focus on the truly outstanding emerald diamond cut only. Here is what you need to know about it.
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What Makes Emerald Diamond Cut Special and Valued?
The emerald diamond cut has been appreciated for decades for many reasons, mostly associated with its shape:
Perfect cut. This diamond cut has long, small, and narrow facets – 57 in total. Its shape is a flat rectangle with the rows of facets. These facets don’t reflect much light. However, it looks spectacular exactly because of its perfect proportions.
In fact, emerald-cut diamonds show every single flaw. Only a perfectly cut diamond can look great on its owner’s hand. As you may guess, it is really difficult to reach such perfection. This requires superior skills, dedication, and lots of hours of dedicated work.
Looks elegant. The emerald diamond rings excellently align with any style – from classic to contemporary. These rings can also be perfectly combined with vintage clothing. The emerald cut diamonds in general don’t overtake the attention to them, remaining noticeable but a very elegant piece of jewelry at the same time.
Appears to be bigger on the finger. The elongated shape makes emerald-cut diamonds look much bigger compared to diamonds of other shapes but with the same carat weight. So, if you are looking for an impressive diamond but don’t want to overpay for the higher carat weight, the emerald diamond cut is the right one for you then.
Why Source Diamonds from Rare Carat?
If you are going to make your first purchase or want to find a reliable diamond provider, Rare Carat can offer numerous splendid options to fulfill your dreams and needs:
Variety of high-quality diamonds – from classical to sophisticated designs. Rare Carat collects true masterpieces and gems that shine bright and impress. Our diamonds are sourced from trusted providers only and are extremely clear. Their cutting is performed in line with all of the industry standards.
This makes the diamonds illuminate light and bring lots of joy to their owners. Each is backed by the GIA certificate with an option to carry out a free gemologist check. High-quality diamonds are visible and turn any classical or even modest look into a superior one.
Affordable rates that are well below the average in the market. Rare Carat proves by its own policy that anyone can afford a diamond ring. The company has collected diamonds of different sizes and cuts, but all are priced below the average rates in the market. Even more, Rare Carat also often offers generous discounts, making the desired options more affordable to the customers.
Superior customer service. Rare Carat professionals witnessed many cases when customers could hardly make their final choices because of the numerous superior options on the table. However, our customer support agents are very helpful and are always nearby. They provide all the necessary details and help to make the right final choice that will fit your character, taste, and budget.
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It Is Possible to Buy Pieces of Happiness: Choose Your Diamond Style Only!
Diamonds cease to be attributes of rich people and luxury lifestyles only. Nowadays, they embody the concept of affordable luxury. Even emerald diamond rings have started to be popular among customers. Yes, there are no unavailable options anymore.
Rare Carat hosts a superior collection of high-quality diamonds, both natural and lab-grown. They are executed in different cuts and styles, but all have the same feature. Diamonds bring joy to the lives of their owners, regardless of the circumstances that may be in place. The source of happiness can always be nearby. Choose and buy yours at Rare Carat!
