Diamonds come in all kinds of shapes.

	Round Diamond The brilliant round diamond shape has set the standard for all other diamond shapes and are admired for their sparkle. Its 58-facet cut achieves the maximum in fire and brilliance.
	Oval Diamond An even, perfectly symmetrical design popular among women with small hands or short fingers. Its elongated shape gives a flattering illusion of length to the hand.
	Marquise Diamond An elongated shape with pointed ends inspired by the fetching smile of the Marquise de Pompadour and commissioned by the Sun King, France's Louis XIV, who wanted a diamond to match it. It is gorgeous when used as a solitaire or when enhanced by smaller diamonds.
	Pear Cut Diamond A hybrid cut, combining the best of the oval and the marquise, it is shaped most like a sparkling teardrop. The pear cut diamond is particularly beautiful for pendants or earrings.
	Heart Shaped Diamond This ultimate symbol of romance is the heart shaped diamond. The skill of the cutter and the sparkle defines the beauty of this exquisite cut.
	Emerald Cut Diamond This is a rectangular shape with cut corners. It is known as a step cut because it resembles stair steps. A stone of the Emerald / Baguette cut will usually be a stone of superior clarity and color.
	Princess Diamond This is a square or rectangular cut with numerous sparkling facets. This cut has both Step and Brilliant-cut facets. It is a relatively new cut the has become popular in solitaire engagement rings. Because of its design, this cut requires more weight to be directed toward the diamond's depth in order to maximize brilliance.
	Radiant Diamond This square or rectangular cut combines the elegance of the emerald shape diamond with the brilliance of the round, and its 70 facets maximize the effect of its color refraction. Because of its design, this cut requires more weight to be directed toward the diamond's depth in order to maximize brilliance.

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Diamond Shapes and Styles
How to choose a diamond. Diamond shapes, colors and styles.

Cut - A good cut gives a diamond its brilliance and fire. Clarity - refers to tiny inclusions such as scratches or air bubbles on the surface or inside. Carat - the weight of a diamond. Color - diamonds range in color from the popular white or colorless to the rare fancy colors in blue, pink, black, red and violet diamonds.