The shape of a diamond

Diamonds come in many different shapes with unique properties, which make researching them extremely critical. Diamonds of the highest quality and certification, and which aim to satisfy all tastes, are offered by DiamondJools.

Round

The most popular diamond shape for engagement rings is the Round Cut Diamond. The reflection of light passing through the top of the stone is maximized due to its conical shape. It is cut in such a way that it has 33 sides in the crown and 25 in the cone, 58 in all.

Cushion

An antique diamond that has a classic romantic appeal to the public is one that has a cushion shape. The old mine diamond was very popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and today is considered a cross between that and the modern oval cut diamond.

Emerald

Due to its beauty and precise cut, the Emerald Diamond shape is one of the most popular when it comes to style. It has excellent clarity, although it lacks the brilliance of triangular-set diamonds. The experience of looking at an emerald diamond is similar to that of looking at a glacier – that is, it is like looking at a piece of pure, transparent ice.

Heart

The Heart Shaped Diamond is undoubtedly one of the most romantic shapes of its kind. It has a slit at the top and exhibits excellent brilliance.

Marquise

The classic shape for diamond engagement rings is the Marquise. This is a brilliant boat shaped stone and the most important features of this cut are color and clarity.

Ascher

The Square Emerald Diamond is made using a step-by-step cutting process and has chamfered corners that make it look almost octagonal. The stones are bright, shiny and clear.

Oval

The Oval is a modified version of the most popular Round Brilliant diamond. It has a lot in common with the Round 'ideal' cut, so it's the perfect choice for anyone who likes the above cut, but would prefer something in a less common shape.

Pear

A combination of the brilliance and tradition of the round cut with a less common shape brings us the unusual Pear diamond. Having 58 facets, the Pear Diamond also has the ability to make light "dance", just like the traditional round cut diamond.

Princess

This is the second most popular cut after round. It is a square shaped diamond that is designed for maximum brilliance and is named Princess. It was created in the 1970s, so it's a relatively new cut. It has a similar style in its facets to the round diamond.

Radiant Cut Diamond

The Radiant Cut Diamond combines the brilliance of the more traditional round diamond with the characteristics of the more stylistically popular square or even rectangular shapes. In an effort to make it a non-traditional, but brilliant diamond, two cut styles are used, round and emerald cut.

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