There are eight major diamond shapes, your first decision when shopping for a diamond.
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Round Brillant
Brilliant is the most popular cut shape for diamonds. The shape resembles that of a cone and is meant to maximize light return through the top of the diamond.
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Princess
The Princess cut is the second most popular cut shape for diamonds and accentuates a diamond's fire rather than its luster. |
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Emerald
What makes this shape different is its pavilion, which is cut with rectangular facets to create a unique optical appearance. |
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Marquise
The shape of a marquise diamond can maximize carat weight, giving you a much larger-looking diamond. |
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Pear
This brilliant-cut diamond is also called a teardrop for its single point and rounded end. |
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Radiant
Trimmed corners are the signature of this diamond, and they help make the radiant-cut a popular and versatile choice for jewelry. |
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Oval
An oval diamond has beautiful brilliance that's similar to a round diamond. Oval diamonds are also very popular as their length can accentuate long, slender fingers. |
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Heart
The heart is the ultimate symbol of love. The unique look of the heart-shaped diamond helps make it a distinctive choice for a variety of diamond jewelry. |
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