The round diamond cut is the most popular diamond cut. When picking out carat, color, cut and clarity of your diamond, you will also find that you have the most options with a round cut diamond. Furthermore, the shape enables you to cut a diamond of lesser cut, color, and clarity without it being noticeable.
Princess
The princess diamond is the second most popular cut and is particularly popular for engagement rings. Due to the square corners of the princess diamond, the color of the diamond is more visible. As a result, it's necessary to get a diamond that is more colorless than you would have with a round diamond.
Emerald
The emerald cut diamond is known for the large flat surface on the top of it and a slimmer overall cut. It is also cut in a rectangular shape. Due to the flat and large surface, any issues with clarity are more prominent and it is necessary to get a diamond with higher clarity than you would with other diamond cuts.
Cushion
The cushion cut diamond is a round to oval shape with an indented surface which accentuates its brilliance. Due to this multi-dimensional surface, any imperfections in clarity are more noticeable. On the other hand, if it is a very clear diamond, the shape can provide for a very brilliant appearance.
Marquise
The marquise cut diamond has a long shape which maximizes the appearance of the size of the diamond. As a result, the marquise diamond will enable you to purchase a diamond that has a smaller carat weight, while still appearing larger than it would if it were any other cut.
Radiant
The radiant cut diamond is a rectangular or square diamond with cut corners. Due to not having any sharp corners, color is not as apparent. Because it does not have a large flat surface, clarity imperfections are not as apparent either. The cut provides for the best of all worlds as a very neutral shape that pairs well with most any setting and provides for the brilliance and shape that you want in a diamond. To increase the appearance of weight of the radiant cut diamond, get one that is more rectangular, making it longer.
Oval
The oval cut diamond is like the round diamond but its oval shape gives it a similar effect with its length as the marquise diamond. The oval shape of the diamond enables it to appear larger than its carat weight would imply. When considering the round diamond, at a smaller carat weight, the oval is a great option.
Pear
The pear cut diamond is a popular diamond for earrings and necklaces rather than engagement rings. Although, its asymmetry and oval shape provide for a ring that both appears heavier than it is and provides for a very different shape.
Heart
The heart cut diamond, just as it sounds, is known for its shape. For someone looking for a very different shape and likes the heart shape as a symbol for love, this is the diamond for you. The shape provides for the need to purchase a diamond with slightly higher clarity and better color.
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