{"id":1084133,"date":"2023-03-20T05:25:58","date_gmt":"2023-03-20T03:25:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bongioielli.com\/the-shapes-of-diamond\/"},"modified":"2024-07-18T14:06:16","modified_gmt":"2024-07-18T12:06:16","slug":"diamond-shapes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bongioielli.com\/en\/diamond-shapes\/","title":{"rendered":"Diamond Shapes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Diamond Shapes<\/h1>\n

While diamonds can be cut into any shape, these are the most popular diamond shapes: round, princess, cushion, emerald, oval, pear, asscher, marquise, radiant, and heart. The variety of diamond<\/a> shapes should also be taken into consideration when searching for diamonds.<\/p>\n

The shape of your diamond, in addition to the 4Cs, can showcase its assets in a way that allows you to achieve more with less.<\/p>\n

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\"Round\"<\/div>\n

Round<\/h2>\n

The Round cut diamond<\/a> is extremely popular, accounting for 75% of all diamonds sold. Round cuts maximize light reflection for incredible shine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Princess\"<\/div>\n

Princess<\/h2>\n

The most popular patterned cut is the Princess<\/a> cut. These easily fit most ring designs. Because of their shape and the way jewelers can maximize yield with little waste after cutting, this cut style generally costs less per carat than the round cut diamond<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Emerald\"<\/div>\n

Emerald<\/h2>\n

Emerald<\/a> cut diamonds are known for their unique appearance. Characterized by a wide table and stepped cuts that give the stone the impression of having many mirrors reflecting the light. However, it is important to note that this shape can highlight any flaws or imperfections in the stone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Asscher\"<\/div>\n

Asscher<\/h2>\n

Although the shape is square, the Asscher<\/a> cut is comparable to the emerald cut. Other than that, this shape resembles an emerald cut and features rectangular facets similar to a pavilion cut. Its design beautifully accentuates the purity of the diamonds. For this reason it best complements lighter stones with higher color grades.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Radiant\"<\/div>\n

Radiant<\/h2>\n

Radiant<\/a> cut diamonds typically have cut corners and are rectangular in shape, although there are others that appear square. The brilliance of the round cut and the long, elegant shape of the emerald cut come together beautifully in this shape.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Cushion\"<\/div>\n

Cushion<\/h2>\n

The Cushion<\/a> cut stones have rounded corners and a square appearance, as expected. It’s been a classic look for about 200 years. It is a wise choice for vintage engagement rings because it once surpassed the round shape in popularity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Oval\"<\/div>\n

Oval<\/h2>\n

The brilliance of Oval<\/a> diamonds is comparable to that of round diamonds, but oval cut stones benefit from a longer shape that gives the impression of a larger size.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Pear\"<\/div>\n

Pear<\/h2>\n

Another modified brilliant cut diamond shape is the Pear<\/a> . The shape appears to be a cross between a round and a marquise, but one end is pointed and tapered. If the stone is of good quality, it should be symmetrical.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Heart\"<\/div>\n

Heart<\/h2>\n

Since both the heart and love are symbols of, Heart-shaped diamonds<\/a> are a natural option for an engagement ring. Larger stones make the heart shapes more noticeable, which makes them look better. Additionally, diamonds with high color grades fit this shape perfectly. Because it is less forgiving on edges than other shapes, stones with lower color grades can stand out in this shape. high caliber.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Marquise\"<\/div>\n

Marquise<\/h2>\n

Marquise<\/a> cut has a boat-like shape. Although it is a type of modified brilliant cut, the stone appears larger due to its elongated and narrow shape, similar to oval cuts. Of all diamond shapes, this cut has one of the largest surface areas. Its unique silhouette is charming and could be a more economical choice without compromising on quality.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Diamond Shapes While diamonds can be cut into any shape, these are the most popular diamond shapes: round, princess, cushion, emerald, oval, pear, asscher, marquise, radiant, and heart. The variety of diamond shapes should also be taken into consideration when searching for diamonds. The shape of your diamond, in addition to the 4Cs, can showcase […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1083969,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-templates\/education-tamplate.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1084133","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bongioielli.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1084133","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bongioielli.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bongioielli.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bongioielli.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bongioielli.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1084133"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.bongioielli.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1084133\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3938848,"href":"https:\/\/www.bongioielli.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1084133\/revisions\/3938848"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bongioielli.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1083969"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bongioielli.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1084133"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}