SHAPE
Since all diamonds shapes are very different, unique characteristics determine quality of each shape. The contours and outlines of diamond have a significant impact on its appearance. The round cut diamond has long been most popular, although alternative shapes may prefer with modern consumers, such as cushion, princess, and emerald cut.
Choose Your Diamond Shape
The most popular diamond shape, representing approximately 75% of all diamond shape available today. Due to diamond cutter have been |
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Princess Cut The most popular fancy diamond shape, especially for engagement rings. The princess has pointed corners and is traditionally square in shape. |
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Emerald Cut The step cuts of its pavilion and its large open table have highlights the clarity of a diamond. Instead of the sparkle of a brilliant cut, |
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Asscher Cut The cut is similar to the emerald cut, but in a square shape with larger step facets, a higher crown, and a smaller table. |
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Marquise Cut The shape can maximise carat weight, giving much larger-looking diamond. The cut is a football-shaped, modified brilliant cut |
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Oval Cut It is a modified brilliant cut to possess a similar fire and brilliance. However, oval cut diamonds have added advantage of |
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Radiant Cut It is the first rectangular cut to have a complete brilliant cut facet pattern applied to both crown and pavilion. |
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Pear Cut The unique look of the pear shape is combination of a round and a marquise shape, with a tapered point on one end. |
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The unique and ultimate symbol of love, with popular in solitaire pendants as well as rings. Diamonds less than 0.50 carats |
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Cushion Cut The cut combines a square cut with rounded corners, also known as ‘pillow-cut’ diamonds. These larger facets highlight the diamond’s clarity |