RAPAPORT… After researching the types of diamond shapes used as side stones, J. Kleinhaus & Sons LLC decided to reintroduce the trapezoid cut, offering it in two ways: as a brilliant cut, which works well with cushion and radiant center stones, and in a step-cut version, to be paired with emerald cuts.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND CUTTING ISSUES
The trapezoid cut diamond is a four-sided shape in which the top and base are parallel to each other. The side stone comes in sizes from 10 points up to 2.50 carats. Color range is from D to J, with clarity available from VS1 to SI3 in the brilliant-cut version and VS1 to SI2 in the step-cut stone.
MARKETS AND MARKETING
Kleinhaus markets the trapezoid stone to both manufacturers and retailers. It lends itself to both high-end jewelers and manufacturers and to more traditional retail jewelers and even lower-end jewelers. The stones come with certificates only on request.
The company advertises in jewelry trade publications and sends out mailings. There is a website, www.kleinhaus.com, which is in the process of being upgraded.
PRICING AND SUPPLY
Prices depend upon size. For example, a 20-point pair would be about $900 per carat and a 5-carat pair could be, depending on the quality, from $7,000 to $7,500 a carat. Supply is not a problem. Kleinhaus sources its rough from all over the world in order to have a steady supply available. All Kleinhaus rough is conflict free.
WHAT BUYERS SHOULD LOOK FOR
The trapezoid is perfect for the individual who really wants a unique ring, something different than the type of ring seen all over. Making an impressive side stone, it dresses up the diamond center stone and lends itself to distinctive, out-of-the-ordinary settings.
Being available in a choice of cut styles allows the trapezoid to be used with a variety of center diamonds.
J. Kleinhaus & Sons
LLC 15 West 47th Street, Suite 907
New York, NY 10036
Tel: 212.719.4133 • 800.223.5152
Fax: 212.302.2984
email: kleinhausj@aol.com
email: sales@kleinhaus.com
www.kleinhaus.com
The Trapezoid Cut
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