Asscher

A variation of the classic Emerald shape, Asscher diamonds have deeply trimmed corners and a thick profile within a square frame.

Cushion

The cushion cut is an antique cut that most often resembles a cross between the Old Mine Cut (a deep cut with large facets) and a modern oval cut.

Round Brilliant

Do not confuse with round. The round brilliant is the modern version of the historic round which has been refined for maximum shine. The round brilliant is by far the most popular and has the best angles for which to shine maximum brilliance.

Oval

Not as popular for solitaires, but very popular for three stone anniversary rings, with two matching diamonds on the sides.

Princess

A square cut diamond that has refractive properties almost near round brilliant. The princess is the preferred square cut shape over radiant.

Emerald

A more traditional shape, the emerald is not as popular as it once was, but has a timeless elegance.

Radiant

Popular before the princess shape was around, the radiant has more facets than a princess, but has the corners trimmed like the emerald shape. This shape is not widely popular.

Heart

Hard to find due to low demand, but some people prefer a heart shape diamond for sentimental purposes.

Marquise

Like the emerald, the marquise is a traditional shape. This is probably the fourth most popular shape behind the round, princess and oval.

Pear

Mostly used in pendants, the pear shape diamond is shaped in a tear drop shape and has fairly good proportions to refract light well.