| How can a person possibly decide which shape | | | | rectangular shape. It gets its unique appearance |
| they want their diamond to have? Today there | | | | from rectangular facets. This will highlight the |
| are so many styles to choose from and if you | | | | clarity of the diamond. The asscher cut is almost |
| can only have one it can be a difficult decision. | | | | identical to the emerald cut, but it is square. |
| Most people think that a diamond's cut is referring | | | | The marquise cut diamond is oval shaped, but |
| to the way it is shaped, but actually it is referring | | | | pointed at the top and bottom. This cut can |
| to the artistry involved in giving it its shape. | | | | maximize the diamonds caret weight and make it |
| If diamonds are cut incorrectly and the faceting is | | | | appear larger. It is beautiful when set with round |
| not perfectly symmetrical, it will be less brilliant in | | | | or marquise stones on either side. The brilliance of |
| its reflection of light, thus diminishing its look and | | | | an oval shaped diamond is similar to a round |
| value. | | | | shape. As with the marquise shape, the oval |
| The round shaped diamond has long been the | | | | shape can accentuate long slender fingers giving |
| most popular It is the most researched shape. | | | | an exceptional elegant look. |
| Diamond cutters have experimented thoroughly | | | | Radiant cut diamonds are a rounded square shape |
| with theories of light and mathematical calculations | | | | and have trimmed corners. These are popular for |
| to obtain the most fire and brilliance from the | | | | jewelry and also look very nice with side stones. |
| round shape. Round diamonds are used in many | | | | The pear shaped or teardrop diamond has a single |
| different jewelry pieces. Small round diamonds are | | | | point on one end and is rounded on the other. |
| often used in pave, or bead settings. This means | | | | This is a much used choice for a variety of |
| the diamonds are set in clusters or rows with | | | | jewelry pieces. |
| almost no metal showing, giving the effect of a | | | | The heart shaped diamond has to be the ultimate |
| continuous stream of diamond. | | | | representation of love. This is one diamonds |
| The princess cut diamond is probably the second | | | | shape that can speak for itself. The cushion shape |
| most popular shape. It is used widely for | | | | or pillow cut diamond has been popular for more |
| engagement rings. It has pointed corners and is | | | | than a hundred years. Their rounded corners and |
| usually square shaped, but can be rectangular. | | | | larger facets give them lots of brilliance. |
| Princess cuts can vary in how square or | | | | All diamonds have their own unique beauty and |
| rectangular they are. The emerald cut is a | | | | style, so pick the one that matches yours. |