Shapes
Round
The round brilliant cut diamond is by far the most popular and most
researched diamond shape available today. For almost 100 years, diamond
cutters have been using advanced theories of light behavior and precise
mathematical calculations to optimize the fire and brilliance in a round
diamond. 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. The round brilliant cut diamond is by far the
most popular and most researched diamond shape available today. For
almost 100 years, diamond cutters have been using advanced theories
of light behavior and precise mathematical calculations to optimize
the fire and brilliance in a round diamond. 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 our most popular non-round diamond. Its beautiful brilliance
and unique cut makes it a favorite for engagement rings. The princess
has pointed corners and is traditionally square in shape. When choosing
a color grade, consider that while the price of a J-color non-round
diamond is exceptional, color may be slightly visible in its corners.
Also, princess-cut diamonds can vary greatly in how square or rectangular
they are. To find the dimension of princess you want, look for the length-to-width
ratio in our interactive diamond search and on each diamond's detail
page. This will determine what the diamond will look like when viewing
it from above. Here are length-to-width ratios for princess-cut diamond
shapes that are pleasing to the eye.
Emerald
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. If you choose
an emerald-cut with a lower clarity grade, such as SI, be sure to review
the clarity plot on the diamond certificate. 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. To find
the shape of emerald you want, look for the length-to-width ratio in
our interactive diamond search and on each diamond's detail page. The
length-to-width ratio will determine the diamond's outline, or what
it will look like when viewed from the top.
Asscher
This beautifully unique shape is 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. If you
choose SI-clarity be sure to view the clarity plot on the diamond certificate,
because this shape highlights the clarity of the diamond. When choosing
a color grade, consider that while the price of a J-color non-round
diamond is exceptional, color may be slightly visible in its corners.
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. To find the dimension of oval you want, look for the
length-to-width ratio in our interactive diamond search and on each
diamond's detail page. 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. To find the dimension of marquise
you want, look for the length-to-width ratio in our interactive diamond
search and on each diamond's detail page. 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
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. To
find the dimension of radiant you want, look for the length-to-width
ratio in our interactive diamond search and on each diamond's detail
page. The length-to-width ratio will determine the diamond's outline,
or what it will look like when viewed from the top.
Cushion
This unique shape has been popular for more than a century. Cushion-cut
diamonds (also known as "pillow-cut" diamonds) have rounded
corners and larger facets to increase their brilliance. These larger
facets highlight the diamond's clarity, so if you choose an SI clarity
grade, be sure to review the clarity plot on the diamond certificate.
Cushion-cut diamonds are available in shapes ranging from square to
rectangular. To find the dimension of cushion you want, look for the
length-to-width ratio in our interactive diamond search and on each
diamond's detail page. The length-to-width ratio will determine the
diamond's outline, or what it will look like when viewed from the top.
Heart
The heart is the ultimate symbol of love. The unique look of the heart-shaped
diamond helps make it a distinctive choice for a variety of diamond
jewelry. When choosing a color grade, consider that while the price
of a J-color heart shaped diamond is exceptional, color may be slightly
visible in its corners. To find the dimension of heart-shape you want,
look for the length-to-width ratio in our interactive diamond search
and on each diamond's detail page. The length-to-width ratio will determine
the diamond's outline, or what it will look like when viewed from the
top.
