Diamond Shapes
10 articles
Heart: A Shape Chosen for What It Says
Why a heart cut is one of the hardest shapes to execute well, why size matters more here than usual, and who…
Asscher: The Square Art Deco Step Cut
The real 1902 invention behind the asscher cut, its distinctive windmill facet pattern, and why clarity matters as much here as on…
Marquise: The Largest-Looking Carat in the Collection
Why a marquise reads larger than any other shape per carat, the real French royal legend behind its silhouette, and how both…
Princess: A Round’s Fire, Cut to Sharp Corners
Why the princess cut was developed to bring brilliant sparkle to a square shape, what it means for cost, and how the…
Radiant: Brilliant Sparkle, Emerald-Cut Outline
The 1977 hybrid designed to merge brilliant fire with a step cut's clean rectangular silhouette, and why the corners are cropped on…
Cushion: A Soft, Antique Silhouette
The real 19th-century lineage behind the cushion cut, classic vs. crushed-ice finishes, and who it genuinely suits.
Emerald: The Hall-of-Mirrors Cut
Why a step cut sparkles so differently from a brilliant cut, why clarity matters more here, and the real Art Deco history…
Pear: One Point, Perfectly Balanced
Why symmetry matters more on a pear than almost any other cut, how the point is protected, and who chooses it.
Round: The Shape Every Other Cut Is Measured Against
Why the round brilliant remains the top performer for fire and brilliance, what it costs in rough, and what to actually prioritize…
Oval: A Shape That Lengthens the Finger
Why an oval reads larger than its carat weight, the real bow-tie effect worth checking in person, and who chooses it.
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