![]() For the most traditional marquise cut diamond, look for a length to width ratio of between 1.80 and 2.10 to 1.Ī Heart Shape diamond is the ultimate symbol of love. You can set this diamond with tapered baguette, pear shape or trilliant shaped diamonds and the length of the marquise makes fingers appear long and slender. The shape of a Marquise diamond can maximize carat weight, giving you a much larger-looking diamond. For the most traditional oval diamonds, look for a length-to-width ratio of between 1.30 and 1.50. Oval diamonds are also very popular as their length can accentuate long, slender fingers. Much longer shaped stones will look too narrow.Īn Oval diamond has beautiful brilliance that is similar to a round diamond. For the most traditional Pear Shape diamonds, look for a length-to-width ratio of between 1.30 and 1.65. The same cautions noted above for the emerald cut apply here as well.Ī Pear Shape diamond is also sometimes referred to as a teardrop shape because in its prettiest shape it looks like a teardrop with a rounded side and a pointed side. This beautifully unique shape is nearly identical to the emerald cut except that it is square. Call us and we can tell you first hand about the eye visibility of any inclusion you may have a concern about. Don't just check the clarity plot on the diamond certificate. ![]() Even some VS2 clarity diamonds may have inclusions which are visible. We do not carry many SI quality Emerald Cut diamonds because they are generally not clean to the naked eye. Due to its larger, open table, this shape can highlight imperfections in a diamond. What makes an Emerald Cut different is its pavilion (the bottom of the diamond), which is cut with rectangular facets to create a unique appearance. So look for a length-to-width ratio which is more like an emerald cut but can be on the shorter side of that ratio. The prettiest radiant cuts are more rectangular in shape than square because the square shape tends to make the diamond look smaller than its weight would imply. Rimmed corners are the signature of the Radiant Cut and they help make this diamond a popular choice for jewelry and engagement rings. So, while the per carat price may be lower, for you to get the "look" you want, you may have to spend more to get a larger diamond. To get the same "look" as a different fancy shaped diamond you need to get a larger Cushion Cut diamond. They are also a "heavier" cut and do not show their full carat weight like round diamonds or other fancy shaped diamonds. They have rounded corners and larger facets. The Cushion Cut is a unique shape and has been popular for more than a century. Speak to us for a better understanding of this issue. There arrangement and dimensions of the facets in the bottom of the diamond, which is NOT reflected in the Certificate can make a huge difference between a brilliant Princess Cut and a glassy or shadowy one. ![]() There is a lot more to understanding a princess cut though than just the measurements. The princess has pointed corners and is most beautiful when it is square in shape - its length to width ratio should be 1.05:1 or less. The Princess Cut's beautiful brilliance and unique cut makes it a favorite for engagement rings. In addition to being the most popular and researched shape, a round diamond will typically give you more flexibility in terms of balancing cut, color, and clarity grades while still getting the fire and brilliance you want. For almost 100 years, diamond cutters have been using advanced theories of light behavior and precise mathematical calculations to optimize the fire and brilliance in a round diamonds. The Round Brilliant Cut diamond is by far the most popular and most researched diamond shape available today. Let us help you find the diamond that is perfect for you. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact our expert diamantaire, Josh Fishman, at 21. You can also see actual photographs of our diamonds when you go to search for your diamond. Select your shape below to learn how to recognize the most beautiful diamond. Since all diamond shapes are very different, unique characteristics determine quality of each shape. Click on the picture of the shape to search for diamonds.
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