SHAPES

FIND THE LOOK THAT HOOKS

1. WHAT IS DIAMOND SHAPE?

When you choose a gem. It must speak to you and emanate a feeling of happiness and excitement like it's only made for her, leaving you with no regrets, as Your confidence will radiate when you propose with a ring you know she'll love.

2. WHAT IS THE BEST DIAMOND SHAPE?

The most popularly known for its unparalleled beauty and brilliance is the classic round diamond. It looks wonderful in a variety of settings and complements a variety of hand and finger shapes organically. Princess, emerald, pear, and Asscher fancy-shaped diamonds are less popular than round diamonds, although they come in a variety of attractive shapes. Plus, these unique designs are often less expensive than rounds of the same carat weight, allowing you to stretch your budget farther. In the end, the shape of the diamond you fall in love with is a matter of personal preference.

3. ARE DIAMOND SHAPE AND DIAMOND CUT INTERCHANGEABLE?

While the terms shape and cut mean distinctly different things, it's common for customers, jewelers and industry professionals to use them interchangeably. As a textbook definition, shape refers to a diamond's outline, and its cut refers to its facets, proportions, dimensions, and overall reflective qualities. Hence, Yes, in a conversational sense one can interchange the terms, but not in a technical sense.

4. WHAT IS THE LENGTH-TO-WIDTH RATIO OF A DIAMOND, AND WHY DOES IT MATTER?

Diamond length-to-width ratios are proportions that are regarded as desirable for each shape due to their beautiful symmetry and broad appeal. You can look up the length-to-width ratio on each diamond's product page, mentioned under diamond attributes.

5. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DIAMOND SHAPE AND DIAMOND COLOR

Because of the way diamond shapes interact with light, some diamond shapes mask color to varying degrees. Diamonds that are brilliant - round reflect more light, masking more color.

6. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DIAMOND SHAPE AND CLARITY

To bring out the brilliance or hide the inclusions of some fancy-shaped diamonds, it is required to pick a higher clarity grade than others.

7. HOW DIAMOND SHAPE AFFECTS PRICE

When purchasing a diamond, the shape plays a crucial role, as it has a direct impact on the price. For example, round diamonds tend to be priced higher in comparison to Fancy shape diamonds because of their great brilliance, market demand, and higher manufacturing costs.

8. POPULAR DIAMOND RING SHAPES

Now, let us take a look at these beautiful shapes in detail.

A) ROUND BRILLIANT DIAMOND

When purchasing a diamond, the shape plays a crucial role, as it has a direct impact on the price. For example, round diamonds tend to be priced higher in comparison to Fancy shape diamonds because of their great brilliance, market demand, and higher manufacturing costs.

B) PRINCESS-CUT DIAMOND

The princess cut diamond, is square in shape with pointed corners, which is one of the most popular shapes among all fancy cut diamonds, where it’s a popular choice for engagement rings because of its stunning brilliance and square shape. The princess cut is also known as a 'Square Modified Brilliant Cut,' meaning, a square variation of the Round Brilliant cut with a lot of facets. For a perfect square, the length-to-width ratio should be 1:1.

C) EMERALD-CUT DIAMOND

A distinctive feature of emerald shapes is their pavilions, which are faceted in rectangular shapes to create a unique optical effect. This shape highlights the clarity of a diamond with its large open table and step-cut pavilion. Be sure to review the clarity plot on the diamond certificate to judge the visibility of inclusions in an emerald-cut diamond with a lower clarity grade, such as SI. This shape may vary greatly in how rectangular the diamond is cut.
You may also explore Asscher-cut diamonds if you prefer a squared outline.

D) ASSCHER-CUT DIAMOND

This strikingly different shape is essentially identical to an emerald-cut diamond, with the exception that it is square. The pavilion of an Asscher is cut with rectangular facets in the same manner as an emerald. If you choose to go with a lower clarity grade, look at the clarity plot on the diamond certificate to see how visible the inclusions are. Also, because this shape has a tendency to reveal color in the corners, you might want to invest a bit more in a higher color grade.
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E) MARQUISE-CUT DIAMOND

The Marquise form was inspired by the Marquise de Pompadour's alluring grin. The cut was commissioned by King Louis XIV, who desired a diamond that matched her enchanting smile. The Marquise features a long, slender shape with two sharp points on either end. Like the shape of Oval, it emphasizes long, slender fingers and has a wide surface area. A Marquise cut has a typical number of 58 facets and allows you to optimize carat weight, resulting in a significantly larger-looking diamond.

F) OVAL-CUT DIAMOND

The brilliance of an oval-shaped diamond is synonymous with that of a round diamond. Oval diamonds are especially attractive and popular for their length, which can draw attention and accentuate the beauty of long, slender fingers. The Oval shape has a larger surface area than a Round Brilliant diamond of the same carat weight, and is an excellent choice for those more concerned with size.

G) RADIANT-CUT DIAMOND

Trimmed corners are a hallmark of the Radiant cut diamonds which contributes to the radiant shape's popularity and versatility. It’s a beautiful combination of Emerald shape diamond combined with the brilliance of the Round in this rectangular cut. These Radiant cut diamonds contain a total of 70 facets and are classified as "cut-cornered, rectangle (or square) modified brilliant diamonds" in technical terms.

H) PEAR-SHAPED DIAMOND

The Pear shape is a one-of-a-kind cut that combines the best of the Marquise and Round Brilliant cuts into a teardrop form. It's well-proportioned and gives the diamond's tip a depth of scintillation. The unique look of the pear shape helps make it a popular choice for a variety of diamond jewelry. With an elongated pear-shaped diamond, the length of the diamond creates a subtle slimming effect on the fingers.

I) HEART-SHAPED DIAMOND

The heart represents love in its purest form. The heart-shaped diamond's striking appearance makes it a standout choice for a variety of diamond jewellery. Because the tip of this design tends to reveal faint color, you may want to budget for a higher color grade than you would for a round diamond.

J) CUSHION-CUT DIAMOND

For over a century, this distinct shape has been popular. Cushion-cut diamonds (sometimes called pillow-cut diamonds) are found in a variety of forms, from square to rectangular, which have rounded corners and bigger facets to boost brightness. Because these larger facets might show inclusions more easily than other shapes, it is advisable that you choose a lesser clarity grade and double-check the diamond certificate's clarity plot.

9. WHAT IS THE BOW-TIE EFFECT AND WHICH DIAMOND SHAPES DOES IT AFFECT?

Some fancy-shaped diamonds have a shadow or dark patch running horizontally through the center due to the depth and arrangement of facets in the center. In the shapes like oval, marquise, pear, and heart this patch most closely resembles a 'bow-tie.' While it is possible for cutters to remove or reduce the intensity of a bow tie, it is not as straightforward as it may appear.

When working with shapes like Pears, Ovals, Marquises, and Hearts, the diamond cutter's skill and experience are very important. Meanwhile, they're attempting to strike a balance between economic realities and the desire to cut the largest, nicest diamond possible from the rough crystal.