A Guide to Diamond Cuts and What They Mean
Round, oval, princess, emerald, or pear? Explore the most popular diamond cuts and what each shape says about your personal style.
A diamond's cut is what gives it life. More than just the shape, the cut determines how light travels through the stone and returns to your eye as sparkle. Choosing a cut is really about choosing the personality you want your jewelry to have.
The round brilliant is the most popular for good reason: its 58 facets are engineered for maximum fire and brilliance, and it flatters every hand. Oval and pear cuts share that brilliance while elongating the finger, giving a graceful, distinctive silhouette.
For those drawn to clean lines, the emerald cut offers a sophisticated, hall-of-mirrors elegance, while the princess cut delivers modern sparkle in a crisp square. Cushion cuts blend vintage romance with soft, rounded corners for a warmer, antique feel.
There is no wrong choice — only the shape that speaks to you. In our custom design studio you can preview different cuts on your setting before you commit, so the diamond you choose feels exactly right on your hand.