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The Choices in Diamond Cuts

by Amy_Carrington

Diamonds are cut from stones in a wide variety of shapes know as
cuts. While most stones can be cut into any of these shapes, for
best effect the natural shape and qualities of the diamond itself
will determine which shape is chosen.

If you are custom designing your own diamond jewelry or if you
are shopping for an already designed piece, it is always helpful
to have an understanding of the terminology used to describe the
different cuts used for diamonds. The name of the cut refers to
the shape of the diamond when viewed from above.

ROUND

One of the most common shapes for a diamond used on rings,
pendants, bracelets or earrings is the round shape. The sides of
the diamond are faceted to allow the light to reflect across the
center of the diamond, creating the fire and sparkle that is the
hallmark of a beautiful stone. Round diamond cuts are very
popular for solitaire style rings and are ideal for stud type
earrings.

PRINCESS

Another very common diamond cut for the large or center stone or
in a solitaire style setting is the princess cut. This cut is the
square to rectangular cut that is seen in many of the antique as
well as modern settings. Diamonds used for the princess cut have
to be superior in clarity to prevent the color from showing at
the points or corners of the cut.

EMERALD

The emerald cut is a rounded rectangle with a pavilion or
faceted side, typical of what you would see in a well-cut emerald
gem. Like the princess cut, the emerald shape requires a very
clear diamond of high quality to preserve the clarity of the
stone.

ASSCHER

A less common cut is the asscher, which is a square version of
the emerald cut.

MARQUIS

The marquise cut is an elongated shape with both the top and
bottom ending in a noticeable point. This shape is ideal for
enhancing the size of the solitaire diamond as it draws the eye
along the cut of the side, giving the appearance of a much larger
carat diamond. The marquise cut is seen in both older and more
modern settings and can be accentuated with baguette style
diamonds or gems.

PEAR

The pear shape is similar to the marquise but with one end
rounded and one end pointed. This diamond cut can add a slimming
and elongating effect to the ring finger and is considered one of
the classic diamond shapes. Pear-shaped diamonds are also popular
in earrings and necklaces where they give the impression of
length.

HEART

Heart shaped diamond cuts have long been a romantic favorite.
This type of cut does require at least a J quality diamond or
above as with a lower quality gem the clarity will not be as
distinct and the color may be more evident. Many of the colored
diamonds look beautiful in the heart shape.

PILLOW

The pillow cut is a combination of the round and princess cut
with lots of facets resulting in sparkle and fire. The cushion
cut is one of the most common cuts seen on antique diamonds and
is very popular in pendants and other large settings.

Amy Carrington is a fashion maven and editor at
www.SorellaJewelry.com. Sorella Jewelry Studio creates elegant
and original <a href="http://www.sorellajewelry.com">personalized
jewelry</a> with the names, words, dates and Chinese symbols that
matter to you.

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