Diamond Shapes a Matter of Personal Taste
How a diamond looks - the shape of it - is a matter of personal taste which is why there are at least ten different diamond shapes! Some of these shapes are quite popular while a few are rarely used in jewelry anymore but still can be found in older, more historic diamond settings. There are some things to consider while diamond shopping to take into account before making a final decision.
The shape of the hand that will wear the diamond can play a large part in determining which of the diamond shapes to choose for a ring. For a small, petite hand, a princess or round shape diamond would best be highlighted whereas longer, tapered fingers would be the perfect showcase for an oval, marquise or pear shape. The sizes and diamond shapes are many so you may have to do quite a bit of shopping to find the perfect fit for you.
The Round Cut
Among the different diamond shapes available, the round cut is the most popular as it maximizes the brilliance and fire of the stone. The round shape also provides more versatility in terms of your diamond's color, clarity and size ratio.
The Princess
The princess diamond shapes are a rather unique cut that are very popular with engagement rings as well as stud earrings. There is a variety of length to width ratios when it comes to the princess although the best ratio is a 1 to 1, almost a perfect square. This shape brings out a unique brilliance in the stone and you will enjoy the sparkle it has when it captures the light.
The Marquise
Marquise diamond shapes are best for long, elegant fingers as diamonds with this shape appear like ovals tapered on both ends. This shape of the diamond maximizes the overall carat and appears larger than it really is. You can find varying length to width ratios of the marquise diamond shapes and all of them have a beautiful brilliance.
Pears and Ovals
The pear diamond shapes are also known as teardrops because of its unique shape of a round end and a single point at the tip. Many women with shorter hands choose the pear diamond for rings because it has a beautiful slimming effect on the hands.
The oval is one of the several popular diamond shapes that are often found in rings and pendants and it has the same brilliance as a round cut diamond. Again, this shape diamond is a great one to wear when you want to accentuate your long, tapered fingers. The length to width ratio of oval diamond shapes can vary, with some appearing almost round while others are definitely elongated.
Other diamond shapes you may see during your window shopping for the right diamond are emerald, Asscher, radiant, heart and cushion. It is all a matter of personal taste as well as aesthetics which guide you to the right diamond for you.
