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Round Brilliant - Do not confuse with round. The round brilliant is the modern version of the round
which has been refined for maximum shine. The round brilliant is by far the most popular and has the best angles for which to
shine maximum brilliance. |
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Oval - Not as popular for solitaires, but very popular for three stone anniversary rings, with two
matching diamonds on the sides. |
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Princess - A square cut diamond that has refractive properties almost near round brilliant. The princess
is the preferred square cut shape over radiant. |
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Emerald - A more traditional shape, the emerald is not as popular as it used as it once was, but has
an old world elegance to it. |
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Radiant - Popular before the princess shape was around, the radiant has more facets than a princess,
but has the corners trimmed like the emerald shape. This shape is not widely popular. |
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Heart - Hard to find due to low demand, but some people prefer a heart shape diamond for sentimental
purposes. |
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Marquise - Like the emerald, the marquise is a traditional shape. This is probably the fourth most
popular shape behind the round, princess and oval. |
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Pear - Mostly used in pendants, the pear shape diamond is shaped in a tear drop shape and has fairly
good proportions to refract light well. |
