The jewelry market has 10 traditional forms of diamond cutting.
The classic shape of a diamond cut is a circle. It is valued for the opportunity to demonstrate the properties of the stone most advantageously, as well as the play of light and shine. The other forms of diamond facets are considered fancy and delight with their jewelry geometry and unique pattern of facets.
The main shapes of diamonds
1. «Round»
The classic round shape of a diamond was widely recognized in the 20th century. The main advantage of this cut is the ability to achieve the maximum play of light in the stone.
2. «Heart»
It is considered the most romantic and difficult-to-work form of cutting. "Hearts" are often found with a different ratio of length to width and have an excellent shine.
3. «Marquis»
A cut created by order of King Louis XIV and inspired by the smile of the Marquise de Pompadour.
Due to its structure, it has the most advantageous optical effect of the weight-to-shape ratio. A diamond ring of this cut visually makes the hand even more elegant and elongated.
4. «Princess»
The "young" form of cutting was discovered only in the 1960s. If you look at a stone of this shape from the side, you can find a resemblance to an inverted pyramid.
5. «Pear»
Cut, developed in the XV century, in Belgium. A pear-shaped stone may also resemble a drop or tear. The elongated shape looks refined and feminine.
6. «Emerald»
Emerald cut firmly entered the jewelry world in the 20th century, thanks to the then fashionable Art Deco style. It has a stepped type of cut, unique optical properties and the play of refracted light.
7. «Oval»
The oval cut is one of the youngest to date. The main advantage of the "oval" is that with the same weight, such a cut visually wins in the dimensions of the circle due to its elongated shape.
8. «Radiant»
This type of cut, when considering the stone, has the effect of "crushed ice" inside the diamond. "Radiant" combines the elegance of "emerald" and the brilliance of a round diamond. It has a variety of execution: it can be square or rectangular.
9. «Cushion»
It has soft edges and a convex square shape, resembling a "pillow". The shape of the cut "kushon" appeared in the XIX century. It is characterized by an intense play of light, thanks to which colored diamonds will look the most advantageous, emphasizing the depth and saturation of the shade.
10. «Asscher»
The cutting was discovered in 1902 by the Asher brothers, in Antwerp. This type of cut has a shape close to an octagon. The "asher" cut came into fashion in the 1930s and was popular due to the majestic look it gave to the stones.
