{"id":13596,"date":"2018-09-05T13:03:28","date_gmt":"2018-09-05T13:03:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/?p=13596"},"modified":"2021-11-11T13:18:20","modified_gmt":"2021-11-11T13:18:20","slug":"quick-guide-fancy-diamond-shapes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/quick-guide-fancy-diamond-shapes\/","title":{"rendered":"A Quick Guide to Fancy Diamond Shapes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ti-page-row ti-page-row_1423331802641 \">\n<div class=\"page-container\">\n<div class=\"block block_1423331802641_0 text\" title=\"\">\n<h2>A quick guide to fancy diamond shapes<\/h2>\n<p>We have included below some guidance on fancy diamond shapes. The following information comes from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/uk\/education\">extensive diamond information pages<\/a>\u00a0which cover many topics from diamond colour to diamond clarity.<\/p>\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/uk\/education\/round-fancy-diamond-shapes-guide\">diamond shapes information<\/a> covers the following guidance, with additional images of each of the cuts.<\/p>\n<p>Although many more shapes exist, these are the more popular cuts that buyers choose for engagement rings.<\/p>\n<h2>Round Brilliant-Cut Diamonds<\/h2>\n<p>The round brilliant cut diamond is by far the most popular of all the polished diamond shapes. It consists of 57 facets (or 58 if a culet is present). While the facet count is standard, the actual proportions (crown height and angle, pavilion depth) can vary depending on how the diamond is cut. The round brilliant cut diamond lends itself to many different ring styles and is a particularly versatile diamond shape.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/16HYJeLYEJ0?rel=0\" width=\"850\" height=\"418\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block_1423331802641_1 text min400Height\" title=\"round brilliant cut diamond\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ti-page-row ti-page-row_1423332488122 \">\n<div class=\"page-container\">\n<div class=\"block block_1423332488122_0 text\" title=\"\">\n<h2>Princess cut Diamonds<\/h2>\n<p>The princess cut is a brilliant-style shape with sharp uncut corners. It was developed in 1980 by Betsalel Ambar and Israel Atzkowitz of Ambar Diamonds. A princess cut generally has 76 facets giving it more brilliance and fire than a round brilliant. The princess cut diamond is one of the most popular square cuts of diamond along with the round brilliant cut.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block_1423332488122_1 text min400Height\" title=\"Princess cut diamond, top view and side view\"><span style=\"color: inherit; font-size: 1.95em; font-weight: 600;\">Emerald-cut Diamonds<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ti-page-row ti-page-row_1423333092431 \">\n<div class=\"page-container\">\n<div class=\"block block_1423333092431_0 text\" title=\"\">\n<p>Emerald Cut Diamonds are rectangular step cut diamonds with diagonally cut corners and two, three or four rows of facets, parallel to the girdle on the crown and pavilion. The look of an emerald cut diamond is subtle. The proportion of an emerald cut is typically a length measuring approximately 1.5-1.75 times the width, although variations are common.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block_1423333092431_1 text min400Height\" title=\"Emerald cut diamond top view and side view\"><span style=\"color: inherit; font-size: 1.95em; font-weight: 600;\">Oval Cut Diamonds<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ti-page-row ti-page-row_1423333417616 \">\n<div class=\"page-container\">\n<div class=\"block block_1423333417616_0 text\" title=\"\">\n<p>Oval cut diamonds are brilliant cut with an elliptical girdle outline. It is also called an oval brilliant cut. It often appears larger than a round stone of the same weight. It was created in the 1960&#8217;s by Lazare Kaplan. A length to width ratio of 1.5:1 is a typical pleasing shape. Typically these stones have 56 facets.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block_1423333417616_1 text min400Height\" title=\"Oval brilliant-cut diamond, top view and side view\"><span style=\"color: inherit; font-size: 1.95em; font-weight: 600;\">Marquise Cut Diamond<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ti-page-row ti-page-row_1423333419230 \">\n<div class=\"page-container\">\n<div class=\"block block_1423333419230_0 text\" title=\"\">\n<p>The marquise shape is an elongated boat-shaped brilliant cut with curving sides and pointed ends. It was developed in France in the 1740&#8217;s. It was supposedly named after King Louis XIV desired a stone to be polished into the shape of the mouth of the\u00a0<a title=\"Marquise de Pompadour\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Madame_de_Pompadour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marquise de Pompadour<\/a>. This shape is also sometimes named Navette. Proportions vary, but a typical ratio is 1.85: 1 to 2:1. The typical marquise shape contains 56 facets.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block_1423333419230_1 text min400Height\" title=\"Marquise brilliant cut fancy diamond shape\"><span style=\"color: inherit; font-size: 1.95em; font-weight: 600;\">Heart-Shaped Diamonds<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ti-page-row ti-page-row_1423333420415 \">\n<div class=\"page-container\">\n<div class=\"block block_1423333420415_0 text\" title=\"\">\n<p>The Heart Shape is a modified brilliant cut in the shape of a heart. Also known as a Heart Shaped Modified Brilliant. It has a crown shaped table and typically has 59 facets. The heart shape diamond is perhaps the most romantic of all the fancy cuts. The length to width ratio is normally 1:1 but as with many shapes, variations are often found.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block_1423333420415_1 text min400Height\" title=\"Heart-shape brilliant cut diamond\"><span style=\"color: inherit; font-size: 1.95em; font-weight: 600;\">Pear-Shaped Diamonds<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ti-page-row ti-page-row_1423333421484 \">\n<div class=\"page-container\">\n<div class=\"block block_1423333421484_0 text\" title=\"\">\n<p>The Pear Shape Diamond is a variant of the brilliant cut. Also referred to as a Pear Shaped Modified Brilliant. This particular cut sometimes called pendeloque or teardrop has 56 &#8211; 58 facets. The name pendeloque is French and is related to our word for a pendant. This is probably due to the pear shape diamond being a particularly good shape for use in a pendant.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block_1423333421484_1 text min400Height\" title=\"Pear shaped diamond views\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ti-page-row ti-page-row_1423333422913 \">\n<div class=\"page-container\">\n<div class=\"block block_1423333422913_0 text\" title=\"\">\n<h2>Radiant Cut Diamonds<\/h2>\n<p>Radiant cut diamonds have the same look as a princess cut with the exception of the corners which are polished. It is possible to get create a square diamond engagement ring, with an appropriately proportioned diamond, but also an elongated model of radiant cut. Typically they will fit into most princess cut settings and weigh similarly. Radiants are easier to find in the square or off-square proportions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block_1423333422913_1 text min400Height\" title=\"Radiant-cut diamond showing two views of this fancy shaped diamond\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ti-page-row ti-page-row_1423333425579 \">\n<div class=\"page-container\">\n<div class=\"block block_1423333425579_0 text\" title=\"\">\n<h2>Cushion Cut Diamonds<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/definitive-guide-cushion-cut-diamonds\/\">cushion diamond shape is made up of a square stone with rounded corner<\/a>s and is an attractive alternative to the round brilliant or princess cut diamond shapes. The cushion cut is a generic name for the Old Mine Cut that was developed before the turn of the Century. The cushion diamond shape resembles a pillow, hence the name. It typically has 58 brilliant style facets.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block_1423333425579_1 text min400Height\" title=\"Cushion cut diamond shape\"><span style=\"color: inherit; font-size: 1.95em; font-weight: 600;\">Asscher Cut Diamonds<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ti-page-row ti-page-row_1423333599563 \">\n<div class=\"page-container\">\n<div class=\"block block_1423333599563_0 text\" title=\"\">\n<p>The Asscher Cut is usually described as a square emerald cut. The origin of the Asscher cut pre-dates the 20th Century and Old Asschers are found in many antique and estate jewellery pieces. It is said that a well-cut Asscher will deliver more brilliance than modern diamond cuts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>A Survey of Popular Diamond Shapes<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5298\" src=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Shapes-of-Diamond1.jpg\" alt=\"Fancy diamond shapes by popularity\" width=\"850\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Shapes-of-Diamond1.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Shapes-of-Diamond1-300x117.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The popular diamond shapes, when put to the vote varied by popularity. In our past surveys, Princess cuts were leading. Most jewellers will agree that Round diamond remain a very popular shape, while shapes including baguette and square cuts are more specialised and less readily available.<\/p>\n<h2>Unusual Diamond Shapes<\/h2>\n<p>Besides the popular diamond shapes, other unusual diamond shapes exist. In fact, far too many to mention here. However, it would be worth noting some of the shapes currently available. For example, the <a href=\"_wp_link_placeholder\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\">Trillion cut diamond makes a unique diamond neckace<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A quick guide to fancy diamond shapes We have included below some guidance on fancy diamond shapes. The following information comes from our extensive diamond information pages\u00a0which cover many topics from diamond colour to diamond clarity. Our diamond shapes information covers the following guidance, with additional images of each of the cuts. Although many more<a class=\"moretag\" href=\"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/quick-guide-fancy-diamond-shapes\/\"> Read the full article&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":13597,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[133],"tags":[736],"class_list":["post-13596","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diamonds-2","tag-diamond-shapes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13596","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13596"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13596\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18095,"href":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13596\/revisions\/18095"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13597"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13596"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13596"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.serendipitydiamonds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13596"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}