Round Brilliant Diamonds

The classic image of a diamond. The modern brilliant cut came into existence roughly 60 years ago and it is quite simply the best cut for diamonds and the most popular. This shape accounts for more than 75% of diamonds sold today. Round diamonds were and are not always cut as Brilliants. A brilliant cut needs to include 58-facets; divided among its crown (top), girdle (middle top) and pavilion (base). The result of which, if well cut, is a firing gem that shines with brilliance.

Princess Cut Diamond

Square shaped with a seldom rectangular version, the princess cut is a relatively new cut blessed with numerous sparkling facets. It often finds its way into solitaire engagement rings or earrings. This design is very well suited for long fingers and is often accompanied by triangular stones at its sides.

Emerald Cut Diamond

The Emerald cut is an ideal design for fancy coloured diamonds. It’s shape is rectangular with cut corners and includes broad and flat planes that resemble stair steps when viewed from above. The crystal clear view which this shape has to offer may allow for inclusions and colour to be more pronounced.

Oval Diamond

Longer than the round, this perfectly symmetrical shape will give the illusion of a larger diamond, as the shapes has a larger surface area than a round diamond with similar weight.

Marquise Diamonds

Inspired by the striking smile of the Marquise de Pompadour and custom made by the “Roi Soleil”, France's Louis XIV; the marquise cut is an elongated shape with pointed ends that was designed to match the Marquise’s eye catching smile. This shape is embedded with enough power to stand on its own and shine as a solitaire.

Pear Shaped Diamonds

The pear shape is a brilliant cut, which means it has exactly 58 facets. This shape is reputed to be the crystallisation of a pure and perfect drop of water and is also referred to as a tear drop. The pear shape will often find its way on pendants or earrings.

Heart Shaped Diamonds

The ultimate symbol of love and romance. The heart shape is especially rare and sought after as a fancy pink diamond. The quality of this shape will depend to a great extent on the skill of the cutter. Furthermore, few diamonds are cut as hearts due to the complexity of the design, therefore heart shapes are currently undervalued from a rarity perspective.

Asscher Cut Diamond

This design is almost a square version of the Emerald cut. The Asscher cut includes a pavilion with rectangular facets in the same style as the emerald-cut.

Radiant Diamonds

This versatile design combines the brilliance of the round, the grace of the Emerald cut, and the panache of the Princess. The Radiant cut can either be square or rectangular and includes 70 facets maximizing the effect of its color refraction. As for Princess cuts, depth percentages of 70% to 78% are a good standard for Radiants.