A Guide to Diamond Shapes
The shape of a diamond or moissanite stone defines its light dispersion and radiance characteristics, and is a statement reflecting your unique style.
Round Brilliant Cut
This classic and timeless cut is the most popular shape of both diamonds and moissanite stones. With 58 facets, the round brilliant cut has a high refractive index for maximum brilliance and fire. The brilliant cut is perfect for classic studs, solitaires and halo designs.
Oval Cut
An elongated variation of the round brilliant cut, it offers a slightly softer and contemporary silhouette to the traditional round shape. The 58 facets ensure maximum brilliance and its shape makes it appear larger than a round cut of the same weight. It works particularly well in solitaire rings especially when accompanied by side stones.
Emerald Cut
Rectangular with cropped corners, the emerald has 46 long broad facets, creating a sleek sophisticated silhouette. The step cut, mirror like surface produces broad flashes of light and highlights the stone’s excellent clarity.
Pear Cut
A distinctive, elegant shape is also known as a teardrop and offers a striking silhouette. Its elongated appearance can be particularly flattering to those with smaller hands so is a popular choice for a distinctive solitaire or flanked by smaller stones in a trio setting.
Princess Cut
Square with sharp corners it has a sleek contemporary silhouette. It has brilliant-style faceting for maximum brilliance and fire and is an excellent choice for modern and understated pieces
