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Diamond Shapes

Diamond shapes are what makes first impressions count.

You may choose on impulse, or want your choice to carry a sense of symbolic meaning or statement through shape or degree of sparkle.

Also: Diamond Choices

  • Asscher

    Captivating step-cut ‘hall of mirrors’ effect. Classic symmetry, clean lines and modernity.

  • Baguette

    Narrow, ‘straight or ‘tapered’ sides, central or side stones. ‘Step cut’ creates a clean, elegant ‘hall of mirrors’ effect.

  • Cushion

    Also Pillow Cut. Rounded corners, often carrying a ‘crushed ice’ effect. Softer, romantic and classic with a twist.

  • Emerald

    Rectangular step cut, dramatic. Refined, classic look, accentuates long fingers.

  • Heart

    The ultimate symbol of love and romance. Skilled cutting to form a perfect, symmetrical heart.

  • Marquise

    Also Navette. Dramatic, visually elongates the finger. Thought to resemble the lips of a Marquise or a boat.

  • Oval

    Modern feel to a round brilliant, a similar sparkle. Creates the illusion of elongated slender fingers.

  • Pear

    Also Teardrop. Non-traditional shape with the brilliance of a round cut. Creates a flattering finger-slimming effect.

  • Princess

    Unique, angular, most popular ‘fancy shape’. Creates an alternative sparkle to the Round Brilliant.

  • Radiant

    A square or rectangle with trimmed corners. Hybrid of a step cut and a brilliant cut, intense sparkle.


  • Round

    Also Round Brilliant. The most popular and classic choice of all diamonds. Maximised brilliance and fire (sparkle), versatile use.

  • Trilliant

    Triangular with pointed or rounded corners. Many facets maximise sparkle, fire, and brilliance.

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