 Round Brilliant |
The round brilliant is todays most popular diamond cut. This shape consists of 57 facets (58 with a culet) and displays the most fire and scintillation of all the cuts. |
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 Princess Cut |
The princess is a square cut diamond with 90 degree angles on each corner. It has a tremendous amount of brilliance, second only to rounds. This shape has become increasingly popular within the past few years. |
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 Heart Shape |
The heart shape may be hard to find, but it is considered the most sentimental of all the diamond shapes. It is important to find a heart with even lobes and a well-defined outline. |
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 Marquise Cut |
The standard marquise cut contains 56 facets. This shape is elongated with pointed ends. It was inspired by the smile of the Marquise de Pompadour and created for France's Louis XIV, who wanted a diamond to match it. The bow-tie effect is typical for this particular shape and its visibility is dependent upon how well the stone is cut. |
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 Radiant Shape |
The radiant is cut in the shape of a rectangle with rounded corners. The facets are cut into a pattern that gives this diamond the unique appearance of cracked ice. |
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 Pear Shape |
The Pear shape is a combination of oval and marquise cuts. The sparkling teardrop has good proportions and refracts the light well. This shape looks best set as a pendant or pair of earrings. |
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 Emerald Cut |
Emerald cuts can be rectangular or square in shape and have beveled corners and step-cut facets. They have a window-like transparency that makes these stones both classic and elegant. |
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 Asscher Cut |
The Asscher diamond, often called the square emerald cut, has cropped corners and was designed in 1902 by the Asscher Brothers of Holland.The asscher cut is designed to draw the beholders eye deep into the diamond, asscher cut diamonds are very stylish and compose striking unique jewelry. |
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 Oval Cut |
The Oval cut is similar to a Round Brilliant, except for its elliptical shape. This cut was invented in the early 1960s. The Oval usually has 56 facets which display a visible bow-tie. |
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 Cushion Cut |
The Cushion diamond is an antique cut and is also referred to as Pillow cut or the Candlelight diamond. Cushion cut diamonds have larger facets and rounded corners than most cuts so as to increase their sparkle under candlelight. |
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 Triangle /Trillian Cut |
The Trillion, first designed in Amsterdam, is cut into the shape of a wedge. The corners of this shape may be pointed or rounded and the body will vary depending on the stones characteristics and the cutters preference. |
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