CUSHION CUT DIAMONDS
The Cushion Cut Diamond is an antique cut diamond. Cushion cut diamonds have large facets and rounded corners than most cuts so as to increase their sparkle under candlelight.
ROUND CUT DIAMONDS
The Round Cut Diamond is the most preferred diamond shape as it is most classic and most sparkly shape. The round-brilliant cut is the most visually brilliant because of its 360-degree symmetrical shape and has the most facet count (57 facets: 58 with a culet) than other shapes, therefore it reflects most of the lights that goes in from more angles. Round-brilliant diamonds are the only shape to have this ideal proportion defined.
PRINCESS CUT DIAMONDS
The Princess Cut Diamond is the second most popular shape next to round. This cut is the best option to have a square shape diamond but still having the same brilliance as round shape. In choosing Princess cut diamonds, you have to consider how square or rectangular the stone to ensure the outline of the stone when it is set on a setting. Some are perfect 1.00 or 1.10 ratio (length to width). For rectangular shape the ratio would be 1.50 to 2.00.
EMERALD CUT DIAMONDS
The Emerald Cut Diamond can be rectangular or square in shape and have beveled corners and step-cut facets. This shape really shows off the clarity of a diamond and can vary in the rectangularity. The length to width ratio will allow you to find the shape you are looking for.For a traditional Emerald cut, look for a length to width ratio between 1.30 and 1.60. For a pleasant looking emerald cut diamond, the table should measure between 60-75% and depth between 53-70%.
OVAL CUT DIAMONDS
The Oval Cut Diamond has stunning brilliance, due in large part to its facets, which are similar to those in a round diamond. The length can accentuate long, slender fingers.
ASSCHER CUT DIAMONDS
The Asscher Cut Diamond often called the square emerald cut, has cropped corners and was designed in 1902 by the Asscher Brothers of Holland. The length to width ratio should be between 1.0 and 1.1. The table and depth percentage should measure the same as an emerald, between 60 – 75% and 53 – 70% respectively.
MARQUISE CUT DIAMONDS
The Marquise Cut Diamond is elongated with pointed ends. The length of the marquise can also make fingers appear longer and more slender.
PEAR CUT DIAMONDS
The Pear Cut Diamond is a combination of oval and marquise cuts. The sparkling teardrop has good proportions and refracts the light well.
RADIANT CUT DIAMONDS
The Radiant Cut Diamond is cut in the shape of a rectangle with beveled corners. Radiant cut diamonds facets are cut into a pattern that gives this diamond the unique appearance of cracked ice.
HEART CUT DIAMONDS
The Heart Cut Diamond may be hard to find, but it is considered the most sentimental of all the diamond shapes.