Anatomy of a Diamond

The round brilliant is often used in engagement rings, earrings, and pendants–making for one of the most popular cuts. 

The princess cut is another popular choice for an engagement ring and can look modern or vintage. 

The marquise-shape creates the illusion of a larger size, and symmetry is of the utmost importance when choosing this cut. 

The heart shape is the most romantic cut and offers excellent sparkle. 

The oval diamond has beautiful brilliance that's similar to a round diamond.

The pear-shaped diamond is also called the "teardrop diamond" because of its shape. It is a combination cut of the round brilliant and the marquise.

The emerald shape has long lines and tends to be less fiery than a round brilliant diamond, but it tends to have broader, more dramatic flashes of light.

The cushion cut is an antique cut that most often resembles a cross between the old mine cut and a modern oval cut. 

The radiant cut is designed for maximum brilliance. Like the emerald cut, the radiant cut diamond is often a rectangle with cropped corners.