| Step 1: Diamond Shape
Please select your diamond
shape and click Next. You may read about each shape and see a photograph
of each shape below.
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Round
The most popular modern cut is the round diamond, officially called Round
Brilliant. It has 58 facets which reflect maximum light and sparkle.
More than 75% of all diamonds sold are round diamonds. |
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Princess
Extremely popular in recent years, the princess cut diamond has refractive
properties almost equal to the round brilliant. Perfectly square, or ever-so-slightly
rectangular, the princess is the preferred square cut shape over radiant. |
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Emerald
This elegant cut is typically reserved for larger diamonds of higher clarity
and color, because the step-like faceting provides less opportunity to
mask inclusions or imperfections of lower grades. |
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Radiant
The radiant cut diamond is essentially an emerald cut, but with more facets,
which gives it increased fire and brilliance. It has more facets than a
princess cut diamond and the corners are trimmed like the emerald shape.
It produces virtually as much brilliance as the round brilliant cut, and
was first seen on the market in 1976. Popularity of the radiant cut has
jumped dramatically in the last few years. |
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Asscher
The Asscher is, in essence, a square emerald cut with 57 facets. Like the
emerald cut, its step-like faceting provides less opportunity to mask inclusions
or imperfections. It is quickly becoming a favorite. |
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Marquise
Named after the Marquise de Pompadour, this dramatic, elongated diamond shape
is stunning when cut within the desired parameters of approximately 2 to
1—length to width ratio. |
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Oval
The luxurious oval shaped diamond is the most brilliant of all the fancy
shaped diamonds because its shape is nearest to the round. Stunning by
itself or as a 3-stone anniversary ring with 2 matching oval stones on
the side. |
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Pear
Also referred to as the tear-drop shaped diamond. When set in a ring, the
point of the diamond is typically worn facing outward to lengthen the appearance
of the finger. Also a great choice for pendants! |
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Heart
Heart shaped diamonds are feminine and delicate. This shape is very difficult
to cut and often hard to find. Some people prefer a heart shape diamond
for sentimental purposes. |
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Trillion
The trillion shape diamond has 50 facets and was developed in the 1950’s.
Trillions have a very large surface area and often appear much larger than
they actually weigh. |
