With so many diamond shapes to choose from, it can be tricky to pick just one!
Let’s start with the Brilliant Cuts: round, oval, marquise, pear, radiant, cushion, princess, and heart. Brilliant cut diamonds feature triangular or kite-shaped facets and are known for their dazzling sparkle.
The most classic and popular diamond shape is the beautiful round brilliant. This shape is specifically designed to maximize a diamond’s light performance and sparkle.
Oval-shaped diamonds are similar to round brilliant cut diamonds but have a larger surface area. This can make them appear larger than a round diamond of equal carat weight.
Similar to the oval shape, the elongated shape of a marquise cut diamond lends itself to a larger appearance. This slender shape can also make fingers appear thinner.
Pear shape diamonds can resemble a teardrop and combine the best of round and marquise diamond shapes. They are faceted to deliver optimal sparkle and brilliance like a round brilliant cut and have an elegant point like a marquise.
A radiant-cut diamond is a great option for someone who likes the rectangular outline of an emerald-cut diamond but prefers the sparkle of a brilliant-cut diamond.
The cushion is another brilliant cut with a rectangular outline. Modern-day cushion brilliant-cut diamonds are square or squarish-rectangular shapes with curved sides and either rounded or pointed corners.
Princess cut diamonds are often square but can also be rectangular. They are cut like an upside-down pyramid.
Heart shape diamonds are the most romantic and whimsical of diamond shapes. When selecting one of these brilliant-cut beauties, be sure to keep symmetry in mind.
Next, we have our step-cut diamonds: the emerald and Asscher. Step cut diamonds feature long narrow facets that create beautiful clean lines.
Emerald-cut diamonds are typically rectangular with four long sides and beveled corners.
Asscher cut diamonds are square to octagonal and often found in Art-Deco style jewelry.
Finally, we have antique cuts. At Marcilla Bailey we are big fans of these unique shapes.
A precursor to the round brilliant cut diamond, the old European cut originated in the early 1700s and is perfect for brides who like an antique look.
Another antique shape is the old mine cut. This historic cut has a squarish shape and is a precursor to the modern cushion cut diamond.
These diamond shapes are commonly found in vintage jewelry, but can also be put in modern settings.
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