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SHAPE
Since all diamond shapes are very different, unique characteristics
determine quality for each shape. Please select your shape
below to learn how to recognize the most beautiful diamond.
Round
The round brilliant cut diamond is by far the most popular
and most researched diamond shape available today. In addition
to being the most popular and researched shape, a round diamond
will typically give you more flexibility in terms of balancing
cut, color, and clarity grades while still getting the fire
and brilliance you want
Princess
This is the second most popular cut - Its beautiful brilliance
and unique cut makes it a favorite for engagement rings. The
princess has pointed corners and is traditionally square in
shape. Also, princess-cut diamonds can vary greatly in how
square or rectangular they are. Please see our proportions
below.
Emerald
Emerald cut diamonds is one of the most elegant cuts available,
what makes this shape different is its pavilion, which is
cut with rectangular facets to create a unique optical appearance.
Due to its larger, open table, this shape highlights the clarity
of a diamond. Also, emerald-cut diamonds can vary greatly
in how rectangular they are. If you'd prefer an emerald cut
with a squared outline, look for an Asscher-cut diamond. The
length-to-width ratio will determine the diamond's outline,
or what it will look like when viewed from the top.
Asscher
Asscher is beautiful and unique in shape as well as nearly
identical to the emerald-cut, except that it is square. Also,
this shape has a pavilion that is cut with rectangular facets
in the same style as the emerald-cut.
Oval
An oval diamond has beautiful brilliance that's similar to
a round diamond. Oval diamonds are also very popular as their
length can accentuate long, slender fingers. The length-to-width
ratio will determine the diamond's outline, or what it will
look like when viewed from the top.
Marquise
The shape of a marquise diamond can maximize carat weight,
giving you a much larger-looking diamond. This brilliant-cut
diamond looks beautiful set with round or pear-shaped side
stones, and the length of the marquise makes fingers appear
long and slender. The length-to-width ratio will determine
the diamond's outline, or what it will look like when viewed
from the top.
Pear
This brilliant-cut diamond is also called a teardrop for its
single point and rounded end. The unique look of the pear
shape helps make it a popular choice for a variety of diamond
jewelry. If you choose an elongated pear shape, the length
of the diamond creates a subtle slimming effect on the fingers.
Radiant
The beautiful trimmed corners are the signature of this diamond,
and they help make the radiant-cut a popular and versatile
choice for jewelry. A radiant-cut looks equally beautiful
set with either baguette or round side-diamonds. Radiant-cut
diamonds can vary in their degree of rectangularity.
Cushion
Cushion-cut diamonds are unique any yet been popular for more
than a hundred years, they have rounded corners and larger
facets to increase their brilliance. These larger facets highlight
the diamond's clarity. Cushion-cut diamonds are available
in shapes ranging from square to rectangular.
Heart
The unique look of the heart-shaped diamond helps make it
a distinctive choice for a variety of diamond jewelry. The
length-to-width ratio will determine the diamond's outline,
or what it will look like when viewed from the top. This is
the most popular cut for pendants and is the symbol of love.
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