Diamond Shapes

Diamonds come in all kind of shapes. Find here the most popular shapes of diamonds.

Round Diamond

The round brilliant diamond shape has set the standard for all diamond shapes and is loved for its fire and brilliance. It has 57 facets, 33 on the top half (crown), 24 on the lower half (pavilion).

Oval Diamond

An oval shaped diamond pleases not only the eye with its even symmetry, but is also perfect for small hands, because the oval shape elongates hands and fingers.

Marquise Diamond

This elongated shape with pointed ends got its name from the smile of the Marquise de Pompadour. Legend has it that King Louis XIV of France wanted a diamond to match the smile of the Marquise.

Pear Shaped Diamond

A pear shaped diamond is the perfect combination of an oval and a marquise shaped diamond, because it looks like a sparkling teardrop. This teardrop shape is particularly nice for earrings or pendants.

Heart Shaped Diamond

A heart shaped diamond is the perfect romantic gift. The skill of the cutter defines the beauty of this special cut. It’s very beautiful for pendants.

Emerald Diamond

An emerald diamond is rectangluar with cut corners. For this shape it’s important to choose a stone with superior clarity and color, because inclusions can be more pronounced in this cut. Large stones go well with long fingers.

Princess Diamond

A princess diamond has a square or rectangular shape with many facets. This shape has become popular in engagement rings. The princess diamond shape is particularly beautiful with longer fingers.