All About Diamond Shapes
The shape of a diamond is an important choice to make as it gives your engagement ring the look you want. The shape creates the overall impression of the diamond, whether it is a classic round brilliant cut or an elegant fancy shape diamond i.e princess cut, emerald cut, asscher cut or pear shape etc
Many buyers confuse diamond shape with diamond cut, which is about the diamond’s brilliance, fire and sparkle. Below are the images of the most popular diamond shapes:
The shape of the diamond you buy reflects your personal taste and choices, although there are good reasons for choosing specific shapes, depending on your preferences and budget.
The shape of the diamond you buy reflects your personal taste and choices, although there are good reasons for choosing specific shapes, depending on your preferences and budget.
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Top Diamond Buying Tips
Your perfect diamond – the starting point in your perfect engagement ring choice. Narrow down the shapes of the main stone for your engagement ring as the search will be much more manageable. Each shape of diamond has a different price per carat. Round diamonds are the costliest while fancy shapes are slightly less expensive. Study pictures of diamonds and have some favourite shapes in mind.
Your Personal Preferences
The design of your engagement ring depends upon the initial selection of the diamond shape. While you might have something specific planned, it is a good idea to keep an open mind to new ideas. We have a vast range of diamonds in a variety of stunning shapes.
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It’s All About the Sparkle!
The most popular diamond shape, by far, is the classic round diamond. No other shape has the same sparkle and fire of a round diamond. A round diamond is sure to impress everybody who sees it.
Diamond Prices
Beauty comes at a price! Cutting all the intricate facets and releasing the sparkle of a round diamond is time-consuming and requires high expertise and care. All of the fire and brilliance seen in a round diamond makes them more expensive than other shapes – but the result is worth it!
Our Most Popular Diamond Shapes Include:
1. Round Brilliant
- The most popular of the diamond shapes because of the highest amount of sparkle from the intricate facets.
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3. Marquise
- This elegant shape looks bigger than any other shape in its size due to its long pointy shape. The marquise has almost all the sparkle of the round cut, making it an excellent choice for an impressive diamond ring.
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5. Pear
- A combination of round and marquise shapes, the pear shape flatters the wearer’s hand in rings. The brilliance and sparkle are similar to round brilliant diamonds.
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7. Oval
- With an elegant look that is perfect for engagement rings, the longer shape accentuates fingers, making them look longer and slenderer. The brilliance and sparkle are similar to the round brilliant shape.
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9. Asscher
- Asscher cut diamonds look like emerald shape gems except that they are square.Devised in the Art Deco period they are very popular with lovers of historic jewellery designs.
2. Princess
- The most popular of the diamond shapes because of the highest amount of sparkle from the intricate facets.A square or slightly rectangular diamond loved by many for the way it displays colour in each of its corners, not just the centre.
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4. Emerald
- The clearest of all the diamond shapes due to its large top facet. The shape is simple and elegant. The lustre of an emerald cut diamond is unique, giving a very different visual effect to brilliant-cut diamonds.
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6. Heart
- The heart shape diamond is enjoyed as a romantic classic all around the world. A well- cut heart shape is a testament to the skill of the diamond cutter.
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8. Radiant
- The clipped corners of the radiant shape and the intricate facets cut into the diamond make the radiant a unique style that blends the best of emerald and round brilliant shape into a single gem.
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10. Cushion
- Also known as pillow-cut, the cushion shape is a classic dating back for centuries. Cut in rectangular or square proportions; cushion shape gives a blend of brilliance and clarity in a timeless style.
1. Round Brilliant
- The most popular of the diamond shapes because of the highest amount of sparkle from the intricate facets.
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2. Princess
- The most popular of the diamond shapes because of the highest amount of sparkle from the intricate facets.A square or slightly rectangular diamond loved by many for the way it displays colour in each of its corners, not just the centre.
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3. Marquise
- This elegant shape looks bigger than any other shape in its size due to its long pointy shape. The marquise has almost all the sparkle of the round cut, making it an excellent choice for an impressive diamond ring.
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4. Emerald
- The clearest of all the diamond shapes due to its large top facet. The shape is simple and elegant. The lustre of an emerald cut diamond is unique, giving a very different visual effect to brilliant-cut diamonds.
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5. Pear
- A combination of round and marquise shapes, the pear shape flatters the wearer’s hand in rings. The brilliance and sparkle are similar to round brilliant diamonds.
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6. Heart
- The heart shape diamond is enjoyed as a romantic classic all around the world. A well- cut heart shape is a testament to the skill of the diamond cutter.
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7. Oval
- With an elegant look that is perfect for engagement rings, the longer shape accentuates fingers, making them look longer and slenderer. The brilliance and sparkle are similar to the round brilliant shape.
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8. Radiant
- The clipped corners of the radiant shape and the intricate facets cut into the diamond make the radiant a unique style that blends the best of emerald and round brilliant shape into a single gem.
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9. Asscher
- Asscher cut diamonds look like emerald shape gems except that they are square.Devised in the Art Deco period they are very popular with lovers of historic jewellery designs.
10. Cushion
- Also known as pillow-cut, the cushion shape is a classic dating back for centuries. Cut in rectangular or square proportions; cushion shape gives a blend of brilliance and clarity in a timeless style.
