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Diamond Shapes

Every diamond shape carries its own character — the way it captures light, the way it sits on the finger, the way it makes you feel. The round brilliant has reigned for a century; the oval elongates; the emerald reveals; the cushion flatters. Choose the shape that speaks to you.

Round Brilliant diamond shapeRound Brilliant diamond 360° view
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Round Brilliant

58 facets of perfection

58 facets

The most popular diamond shape — engineered for maximum brilliance and fire.

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Oval diamond shapeOval diamond 360° view
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Oval

Elongated elegance

56–58 facets

Brilliant faceting with an elongated shape — creating an illusion of greater size.

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Cushion diamond shapeCushion diamond 360° view
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Cushion

Vintage romance

58–64 facets

Rounded corners and large facets produce broad, romantic flashes of light.

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Princess diamond shapePrincess diamond 360° view
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Princess

Modern geometry

57–76 facets

A square silhouette with exceptional sparkle — the most popular fancy shape.

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Emerald diamond shapeEmerald diamond 360° view
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Emerald

Hall of mirrors

57 facets

Step-cut facets that create long, dramatic flashes of light and clarity.

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Pear diamond shapePear diamond 360° view
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Pear

The teardrop

56–58 facets

A tapering silhouette that elongates the finger — both brilliant and distinctive.

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Asscher diamond shapeAsscher diamond 360° view
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Asscher

Art Deco precision

58 facets

A square step-cut with cropped corners — deeply transparent and architecturally refined.

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Radiant diamond shape
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Radiant

Best of both worlds

70 facets

Rectangular outline with brilliant-cut facets — combining the elegance of emerald with the fire of round.

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Marquise diamond shapeMarquise diamond 360° view
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Marquise

Maximum presence

56–58 facets

A pointed oval that maximises carat weight — the largest face-up appearance of any shape.

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Heart diamond shapeHeart diamond 360° view
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Heart

The ultimate romantic

56–59 facets

The most symbolic of all diamond shapes — a gesture of love in crystallised form.

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Our diamond specialists can help you choose the perfect shape for your setting, lifestyle, and budget. Every consultation is complimentary.

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