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February 9, 2021
The classic choice for maximizing brilliance (brightness & contrast) and fire (dispersed light)
Features 58 facets (flat planes/faces)
Popular in eternity bands, this is the most brilliant of square shaped diamonds
Features 57 or 76 facets, typically
With its rectangular shape and broad face, the emerald cut boasts highly visible clarity
Features 57 facets, typically
The view from the top of this diamond resembles a staircase
The unique shape of this cut resembles a combination of the emerald and princess cut
Features 50 or 58 facets, typically
Creates a “hall of mirror” effect in which an illusion of great depth is seen
With its single point and rounded end, the pear cut is a great cut to elongate the finger
Features 56-58 facets
The pear cut is a hybrid of the round brilliant and marquise cut
With its distinctive trimmed edges, the radiant cut hides inclusions well
Features 70 facets
The radiant cut is the hybrid of the round, emerald, and princess cuts
The larger facets and rounded corners of this cut create a “crushed ice effect” for more scintillation (sparkles of light when viewed in motion)
Features 58 facets
Square or rectangular in shape
With its oval shape and pointed ends, the marquise cut helps to elongate the finger
This cut optimizes its carat weight to appear larger
The triangular shape of this cut helps to hide inclusions
Features 31 or 50 facets
This cut yields great fire and brilliance
The great symmetry of this shape makes it difficult to craft and a rare cut to find
