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Learn about the different diamond shapes.
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Round Diamonds
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Diamonds come in several different shapes and choosing one will depend upon your own preferences and aesthetic style. The round diamond shape is the most popular of all cuts. In fact, more than three-quarters of the diamonds that are sold are of this variety. Due to the large number cuts and the intricate design that it takes to create a round diamond that is fiery and brilliant, so this shape of diamond is a little more expensive than the others.
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Princess Cut Diamonds
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The princess diamond shape features unique features and characteristics that make it one of the most popular diamonds after the round shaped ones. The princess cut diamond features pointed corners and may be slightly less expensive than other diamond shapes, simply because it is easier to cut into a fiery and brilliant diamond that will shine and sparkle.
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Emerald Cut Diamonds
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The emerald diamond shape offers great beauty and fire that will delight the eye. The rectangular shaped diamond features stair step cuts that frame the center of the diamond. The cuts highlight the clarity of the diamond, so you want to be sure that you get a high quality diamond with great color and clarity. Although the longer cuts do not create as much fire as other diamond shapes, you do get more dramatic flashes of light that is sophisticated and elegant.
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Pear Diamonds
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The pear or teardrop shaped diamond is a wonderful choice for a wide variety of jewelry pieces, from earrings to necklaces to rings. The pear cut diamond is characterized by the rounded end and single point that resembles the shape of a pear. The facets of the pear cut diamond create fire and brilliance that will draw the eye with great style and beauty.
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Asscher Diamonds
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One of the rarest and most sought after diamond shapes available today is the Asscher diamond. This trademarked design was first designed by the Asscher brothers of Holland and only recently gained popularity in the United States, due to exposure on the hit show "Sex and the City."
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Heart Diamonds
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The heart shaped diamond is actually a pear shaped diamond that has a cleft at the top, which resembles the shape of a heart. This sentimental diamond is featured in many different jewelry pieces, from pendants to rings to bracelets. This diamond shape is well loved for its great beauty and sentimentality.
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Oval Diamonds
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Oval diamonds have much the same brilliance as a round diamond. The length that is part of an oval shaped diamond makes this diamond a unique choice with traditional style and beauty. The fire and brilliance that is found in the oval diamond shape will make any jewelry piece more beautiful and eye-catching.
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Cushion Diamonds
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Diamond shapes abound these days and one that is popular that you may not know much about is the cushion shaped diamond. The cushion diamond cut or pillow cut diamond features rounded corners that resemble the shape of a throw pillow. The large facets that are cut into the cushion shaped diamond give this diamond fire and sparkle to draw the eye.
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Radiant Diamonds
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The radiant cut diamond is most often a square or rectangle shape that features many facets to gives a beautiful sparkle.
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Marquise Diamonds
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Marquise diamonds are a very popular choice for engagement rings. The shape of this diamond can make even a small diamond look much larger, which is why many people are drawn to this diamond shape. The elongated shape with pointed ends was inspired by a smile and was commissioned by a king who wanted a diamond to match the smile.
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