Saturday, December 28, 2013

Different Diamond Shapes

Different Diamond Shapes and Their Characteristics

One of the many reasons why women and diamond collectors have a hard time choosing a specific stone is because there are too many shapes to choose from. Here are some of the popular diamond shapes and their characteristics:

Round
This diamond cut is the most popular choice and well-researched shape among all the other diamond cuts. This is the type of diamond shape that would look good on any finger.

Heart
This is a favorite stone shape that men usually give to their loved ones since heart is symbolic of love and romance.

Pear
This type of cut is also known as teardrop, because it is pointed on one end and rounded on the other. This specific shape looks good on women with short and small fingers because the stone gives off an illusion of length.

Princess
A contemporary-style and non-round cut that is well-loved by younger generations. This is also one of the favorite cut used for engagement rings. This type of cut has pointed corners and is generally square or rectangular in shape.

Emerald
This shape’s pavilion or the unique rectangular cut makes this diamond distinctive and beautiful. This specific cut highlights the diamond’s clarity so this would definitely look best on diamonds that are clear and colorless.

Cushion
This unique, pillow-shape diamond cut has been a popular choice for over a century. Similar to that of an emerald cut, this shape also highlights the stone’s clarity and color.

Radiant
This is another popular choice because of the cut’s unique style. The corners are trimmed beautifully which makes this type of stone shape a must have for some diamond collector. 

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