Most Popular Diamond Shapes
Diamonds are cut into many different shapes, but the 12 below are the most commonly used Diamond shapes in our jewellery pieces.
Round
The most popular diamond shape, round-cut Diamonds are cut to have 56 facets.
Baguette
Cut with 14 facets, these rectangular Diamonds are traditionally used to accent other Diamonds.
Pear
Also known as a “teardrop”, these have one pointed end and one rounded end.
Princess
Traditionally squares but sometimes rectangles, princess-cut Diamonds always have four pointed corners.
Radiant
These are squares or slight rectangles with four trimmed corners.
Heart
The romantic heart shaped Diamond is the perfect symbol of love.
Marquise
This cut is like an oval but with pointed ends. Turned sideways, it looks like a woman’s slightly parted lips.
Oval
These rounded Diamonds are longer than they are wide.
Cushion
Also known as “pillow-cut” Diamonds, these are squares or rectangles with rounded corners.
Emerald
These are rectangles with step cuts on the sides and a large, flat top.
Asscher
These Diamonds are cut similarly to emerald cut Diamonds except they are squares.
Triangle
A triangle-cut Diamond is a three-point shape. It is angular with equilateral, straight, smooth edges and sides.
Diamond Shapes
The appearance of a ring depends heavily on its Diamond shape, which determines its overall personality. Each Diamond shape represents a unique style, from classic to modern designs.
The round brilliant cut is the most popular Diamond shape because it produces exceptional sparkle and enduring beauty. The contemporary appearance of Princess-cut Diamonds comes from their square edges, while oval and marquise shapes create a lengthening effect on the finger. The vintage charm of Emerald and Asscher cuts emerges from their clean stepped facets.
The heart shape represents romance as a symbolic choice, while pear-shaped Diamonds unite sophisticated elegance with a modern edge. The Carbon Effect™ team helps you pick the ideal Diamond shape for your custom design to create a meaningful and exceptional ring. All Diamond shapes can be found in the images above.