Learn more about the different CUTs of Diamonds & Gemstones
WORKSHOP | Gemstone Cuts Explained
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Round Cut Diamonds
By far the most popular cut is the Round Brilliant It's fifty-seven facets out-shine and other cuts. As with most round cut diamonds the total internal reflection is the key to it's brilliants. Light travels through the stone giving optimum sparkle and scintillation.
ROUND BRILLIANT
The most popular modern diamond cut for engagement rings and any melee diamonds or gemstones placed on the shank of the ring.
Single
a simple form of cutting a round diamond with only 18 facets. This makes them a cheaper cut that offers a more vintage look to the jewellery.
OLD EUROPEAN
Features a rounded table and larger, triangular facets, Similar to the modern brilliant cut. Classed as an Antique cut due to it being popular between 1870s 1930s.
Swiss
A cushion-shaped diamond that was popular between the 19th and early 20th centuries.It's a cross between a single-cut and a full-cut diamond.
Portuguese
It boasts many intricate arrangement of facets which creates a complexity that enhances brilliance and contributes to a unique depth and sparkle.
Passion
Similar to the Round Brilliant but with added faceting resulting in a petal like scintillation on the outer rim.
Jubilee
Made in the early 20th century to honor the 50th anniversary of Queen Victoria. It has 8 facets instead of a flat table at the top.
Solasfera
It is one of the very few modified round diamonds that retains a Hearts & Arrows patterning. It is a patented cut with an 91 facets and 10 Hearts & Arrows.
Dutch Rose
Circular like its name sake with a flat top and a domed crown with between 12 and 24 facets. Popular in the 16th Century
Star
It features majority red light, with blue emanating from the center to the edges, and green light in the center. To the viewer's eye, it produces a brighter sparkle from all angles.
Square Cut Diamonds
Beloved for its contemporary style and sparkle, the princess cut is the most popular fancy shape diamond. Princess-cut diamonds are square modified brilliant cuts with pointed corners. Boasting over 50 chevron-shaped facets, this cut is defined by exceptional fire and scintillation. Princess-cut diamonds can be either square or rectangular.
Princess
The only true square cut as its the only one with real corner. This shape is crisp, cool and sparkles just as much as a round brilliant.
French
Recognisable by the typical cross the crown facets depict. Created in the 1400s, but fashionable in the 18th century and the Art Deco Era.
Quadrillion
The Quadrillion's lower-pavilion facets widen toward the culet, rather than narrowing, creating a star effect in the middle of the diamond.
Square Radiant
Boasting more fiery brilliance than the princess cut which reflects light more neatly.
CARRE
A square-shaped stone with 90֯ corners and a large upper facet. Its step-cut facets emphasize flaws so only high-quality gems are used for this style. A popular choice in the Art Deco Era.
Tear Drop Cut Diamonds
By far the most popular cut is the Round Brilliant, with it's fifty-seven perfectly aligned facets it's brilliance really does out-shine the others. Total internal reflection is the key here; light travels through the stone giving optimum sparkle and scintillation. You can't go wrong with a round brilliant diamond which will look awesome in any setting; the true classic engagement ring.
Pear
Boasting an extraordinary display of light. The flattering pear shape elongates the finger – especially when worn with the point facing the nail.
Marquise
Posessing an elongated elliptical shape with pointed ends. Typically it has 58 facets and due to it's elongated shape it can create the illusion of a larger gemstone.
Rectangular Cut Diamonds
By far the most popular cut is the Round Brilliant, with it's fifty-seven perfectly aligned facets it's brilliance really does out-shine the others. Total internal reflection is the key here; light travels through the stone giving optimum sparkle and scintillation. You can't go wrong with a round brilliant diamond which will look awesome in any setting; the true classic engagement ring.
Baguette
This step cut, 57 faceted, cropped corner cut is both brilliant and is known to mask yellowish tints and imperfections
Emerald
Sought after for their understated glamour and eye-catching depth. It's large, open table that highlights the stone’s pure colour and icy clarity.
Asscher Cut Diamonds
By far the most popular cut is the Round Brilliant, with it's fifty-seven perfectly aligned facets it's brilliance really does out-shine the others. Total internal reflection is the key here; light travels through the stone giving optimum sparkle and scintillation. You can't go wrong with a round brilliant diamond which will look awesome in any setting; the true classic engagement ring.
Asscher Cut Diamonds
Heart-shaped gems are classic symbols of love, cut with a precise length-to-width ratio to ensure expertly symmetrical curves. Sentimental and as rare as true connection, the heart-shaped diamond is an excellent choice for the classic romantic.
Oval Cut Diamonds
The oval shape is an elegant combination of the round brilliant cut and the marquise diamond. This brilliant cut features shimmering facets that make the light dance and create the illusion of longer fingers. Bold and sophisticated, the oval diamond is a unique shape for the wearer who wants to express their individuality.
Cushion Cut Diamonds
The cushion-cut diamond is also traditionally referred to as the “pillow-cut diamond.” Rounded edges soften the corners of this square or rectangular diamond. A unique spin on the classic round brilliant, the cushion-cut diamond is an excellent choice for any engagement ring setting.
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