Diamond Shapes
Round
The Round Brilliant cut is a timeless diamond that has been the most popular shape for many years. With this type of cut, you have the most options to play with in regards to the 4 C’s, allowing the most optimal brilliance in your diamond. A Round Brilliant has 58 facets that maximize the sparkle and brilliance.
Cushion
The Cushion Cut shape allows the buyer to choose a stone with the ratio of a perfect square or the option to have an elongated diamond that accentuates their fingers. Cushion cuts are quite popular due to their shape as well as their larger facets that create close to the same scintillation and fire of a Round Brilliant. The ideal ratio of a Cushion is between 1 and 1.2
Pear
Pear shape diamonds are most coveted by those with longer fingers due to an elongated shape. By wearing the pointed end towards the fingertip it shows a slimming effect for your finger. The ideal ratio of the Pear is between 1.4 to 1.7.
Oval
Oval cut diamonds are another elongated shape that has a slimming effect on the wearer’s finger. This cut has some of the same characteristics in terms of fire, scintillation, and brilliance. Ideal ratios for an Oval are between 1.3 and 1.6.
Heart
The heart shaped diamond is a feminine shape that makes a perfect Valentines Day gift. These were first crafted by taking a Pear shape and creating the cleft in the rounded end to create perfect halves of a heart.An uncommonly requested shape, but one shape that most symbolizes love.
Radiant
Radiant shape diamonds are known most commonly for their cut cornered edges. These diamonds pair most effectively with Round Brilliants, Bagguettes, or Trapezoids. Radiants can be cut in an elongated rectangular shape or a perfect square.
Asscher
Asscher cuts are closely related to Radiant and Emerald shapes. But Asscher diamonds are always cut into a perfect square to accentuate the brilliance and fire.
Marquise
The shape of a Marquise cut diamond if often compared to a football. Due to the shape, you can maximize carat weight in a Marquise. By wearing this diamond north to south it creates the slimming effect on the wearer’s finger just like a Pear, Oval or Cushion diamond.
Princess
The Princess cut diamond is another timeless classic. Its four pointed corners and traditionally perfect 1:1 ratio are its hallmarks. This diamond allows itself to be viewed in modern or vintage lights depending on how it is set or cut.