What shape of diamond is the most beautiful
What shape of diamond is the most beautiful?
In addition to the most familiar circular shape, diamonds have many other shapes, each with its unique temperament and charm——
01 Classic Perfection - Circular
At present, the most mainstream diamond shape on the market is the round bright cut, which is also the preferred main stone for most newlyweds to get married.
This diamond shape, developed by mathematician and diamond cutter Marcel Torkovsky in 1919, has 57-58 facets. Precise proportional cutting allows light to refract and reflect as much as possible inside the diamond, presenting a brilliant and dazzling light with stunning hues.
Moreover, the perfect proportion of round diamonds can to some extent conceal the yellow and harmonic contents in white diamonds.
02 Elegant and charming - oval shape
The elliptical diamond, as recorded in history, can be traced back to before the 14th century, but it was not until the early 1960s that the bright cut oval we see today emerged.
The elliptical shape is an improved version of the circular shape, which maintains a classic appearance while exuding a modern style. It is considered a shape that exudes feminine elegance.
An oval shape can create an illusion of being much heavier than the actual weight, especially when worn as a ring, when compared to the fingers, it is more noticeable.
03 Sharp Eyes - Horse Eyes
The horse eye shaped cutter first appeared in Paris around 1745 and witnessed a romantic love story for the French monarch.
At a masked ball at the Palace of Versailles, King Louis XV of France met Jane Antoinette Posen and fell in love at first sight. In the following years, Jane became the Countess, and Louis XV commissioned a jeweler to create a similar diamond based on the Countess's lips. The horse eye shaped diamond was born from this, and this shape is also known as the "Marquess".
The modern horse eye shape has a more dazzling and sharp appearance, often considered more like eyes or olive pits, rather than soft lips. Among diamonds of the same weight, the horse eye shaped outline is the most prominent. The aggressiveness brought by the sharp corners at both ends is very popular among women with strong aura.
04 Gentle and dignified - pear shaped
The engagement diamond ring that Napoleon gave to his first wife Josephine in 1796 was auctioned off for £ 660000, which was 50 times the original estimate. This pure gold ring called "You and Me" has a diameter of 18 millimeters, with pear shaped diamonds and sapphires set in the opposite direction on the ring holder.
Pear shaped cutting, also often referred to as water droplet shape, combines the advantages of elliptical and horseeye shaped cutting. It looks like a crystal clear water droplet with a circular end and a tip, shining with extraordinary light.
Pear shaped diamonds have an overall visual sense of extension, so under the same weight conditions, pear shaped diamonds will appear larger than round diamonds, but they are much gentler in terms of aura than horse eye shaped diamonds.
Pear shaped diamonds can visually present a soft and graceful temperament, for example, wearing pear shaped diamond earrings on a square face can soften the contours of the face; Wearing a pear shaped diamond pendant can visually elongate the neck line and make it look more sexy and charming; Wearing a pear shaped diamond ring can make your fingers appear more slender.
05 Beautiful and Romantic - Heart shaped
Heart shaped is one of the oldest diamond shapes, first recorded in the 15th century. The modern heart-shaped diamonds we see today have evolved from pear shaped diamonds, exuding a beautiful and romantic temperament.
Heart shaped diamonds, due to their brilliant cutting style, can display impressive brightness, sparkle, and fiery colors. It is also the most difficult to cut among all diamond shapes, as the central groove is extremely difficult to handle perfectly.
06Minimalist and Modern - Princess Square
Before the popularity of the oval shape, the princess square was the second most popular diamond shape after the circle. According to data statistics, the majority of consumers will choose round diamonds, while about half of the consumers who choose irregular diamonds will choose princess squares.
The princess square diamond has symmetrical equilateral edges on all sides, a wide tabletop that makes it easier for light to enter the interior of the diamond, and a staggered V-shaped groove at the bottom that makes the diamond shine brightly. The beautiful radiance and unique cutting with sharp edges make it more luxurious, fashionable and elegant.
07Low key old money - emerald shaped
Emerald cutting originated in the 1500s as a method of cutting emerald, which was later used in diamonds. It is the most popular and well-known shape among step cutting methods.
The countertop of emerald shaped diamonds can be said to be at a glance, allowing for a clear view of the shortcomings in diamond clarity and color. Therefore, most emerald shaped diamonds have relatively high color and clarity.
The bold geometric lines of emerald shaped diamonds exude a retro charm and delicacy. This shape reached its peak during the period of decorative art. Compared to bright cut diamonds, emerald shaped diamonds have fewer facets and are less sharp, making them popular among consumers who prefer to be introverted, low-key but pursue quality. They are known by netizens as the "low-key old money style" diamond shape.
08 Retro Aesthetics - Cushion Shapes
Cushion shaped, also known as pillow shaped, evolved from the popular old mining style cutting in the 18th century. This name comes from its rounded edges and curves, which look like soft "pillows" and "cushions.".
Nowadays, cushion shaped diamonds have more small facets, retaining the ancient diamond contours while also possessing brilliant hues and brightness, and being able to hide the contents to a certain extent. Allowing you to experience both sparkling and time traveling retro aesthetics at the same time.
09 Best of both worlds - Radian shape
The Radian cut is based on the classic emerald cut, combined with the cutting method of circular diamonds.
Radian not only has the long and elegant lines of emerald, but also combines the brightness and fire color of bright cutting, and to some extent hides the contents, achieving the best of both worlds.
10 avant-garde personality - Asche shape
In 1902, the renowned diamond cutter Joseph Asche created the now famous Asche shaped cutter while being commissioned by the British royal family to cut the famous Cullinan diamonds in history. This shape reached its peak in popularity in the 1920s, but due to high requirements for craftsmanship, production was very limited.
Although it has a long history, the finely cut Ascot shaped diamonds can present the illusion of infinite repeated reflection of optical fibers, reminiscent of a hall lined with parallel mirrors. For many avant-garde trendsetters, Asche shaped diamonds are like a futuristic realm with strong appeal and are often customized into personalized jewelry.
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