Diamond Cuts and Shapes

The diamond cuts and shapes enable a diamond lover to make the right choice of a diamond for a gift item. A cut is one of the 3 'C's that determine the final brilliance of a diamond. The following cuts and shapes are globally recognized by diamond craftsmen:

1.Baguette Cut: “Baguette” is French, meaning bread stick. The cut is so named because it is elongated or rectangular in shape. It requires little labor to design a baguette cut,hence it's a cutter's favorite. It's generally employed for ballerina and eternity rings.

2.Marquise Cut:The cut gets its name from Marquis De Pompadour whose smile was so captivating that the French king, Louis XIV ordered to craft a diamond in such a way that it resembled that very smile. It is elongated having tapering ends.

3.Princess Cut:This cut,which is square/rectangle, is again used as solitaire for engagement rings. For achieving total brilliance, emphasis is given on the depth of the diamond.

4.Heart shape:As the name suggests this shape is close to every woman's heart, being synonymous with love. The cutter can give complete dazzle and shine through his expertise.

5.Pear Cut: It is a perfect cross between the oval and marquise cuts. Having the look of a teardrop, it adorns pendants and ear rings.

6.Emerald Cut:Also called the “step cut”,it is rectangular in shape, with corners cut off.

7.Cushion cut:It is similar to the oval cut,with the facets being broad and having rounded corners. While opting for this cut, it is advisable to select diamonds with high clarity.

8.Radiant Cut:This combines the brilliance of the round cut and the quality of the emerald cut. Its 70 facets give the cut maximum brilliance.

9.Asscher cut: This cut, which changes the emerald cut to suit its own style dates back to 1902. The table area is less, whereas the step facets are larger.

Diamond cuts and shapes offer a diamond buyer, an exhaustive variety to pick and choose from.