What is Diamond Shape?

Diamond Shape is one of the things that helps you choose a diamond that suits your style. The article below will share more about Diamond Shape, helping you choose the right and bright shape.

What is Diamond Shape?

Diamond Shape is the shape of the diamond. Currently, diamonds come in many different shapes. Specifically: Round, Princess, Marquise, Oval, Asscher…

However, the most popular shape today is the round shape. According to GIA (Gemological Institute Of America), “it is estimated that 75% of all diamonds sold are round, and according to a study by The Knot, 53% of the center stones in engagement rings are round.”

Round Brilliant – Round Shape

A popular and most favored shape today. Whether it's for rings, necklaces, or earrings, the round shape is always present. This shape appeared in the 1700s and in the early 1900s it emerged with a more modern, sophisticated and beautiful design style. It is designed to maximize brilliance and radiance.

Round diamond cut

Princess – (Pointed square or rectangle)

This pointed square or rectangle shape brings pure brilliance. Therefore, it is suitable for all ring designs, especially engagement rings. Princess cuts are usually square or rectangular with pointed corners.

Princess diamond cut

Marquise – Navette shape

If you want to emphasize size and weight, this shape is the perfect choice. It also makes the wearer's fingers appear slimmer.

Marquise diamond cut

Emerald – Emerald cut

The Emerald-cut diamond shape subtly draws the viewer's attention to its clarity and color. The facets are cut in a step-like manner, so the light beams are larger and the view is clearer.

Emerald diamond cut

Oval – Oval shape

With the Oval shape design, the diamond becomes as bright and radiant as a round diamond. However, it is not as popular as the round shape because it suits people with strong personalities, style, and who always want to create attraction in a crowd.

Oval diamond cut

Asscher

Asscher is also a popular shape favored by many today. It has a shape similar to Emerald but with a square facet. Diamonds of this shape are suitable for influential people in society, celebrities like singers and actors…

If you are a fan of Elizabeth Taylor or Zooey Deschanel, you might notice they have worn Asscher rings, as they are loyal fans of this type of gemstone cut.

Asscher diamond cut

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Other notable diamond shapes include cushion, pear, radiant, and heart. Although style will drive the decision of which shape to buy over any other, each shape has its own distinct advantages and disadvantages ranging from cost, brilliance to prominent color or clarity. Once you've decided on a shape, be sure to learn more about what to look for from an expert.