Diamond Shapes
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.