COMMON DIAMOND SHAPES
Round Brilliant diamonds are the most
popular shape of diamond. The round brilliant variety has 58 facets.
Emerald-cut diamonds are "step" cut, but
with the four corners mitred. This is done
largely to protect the stone, as any sharp
points are vulnerable to getting chipped.
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Marquise shaped diamonds are like a long
oval which has been stretched out to a
point at each end.
Baguette-cut diamonds are either square,
rectangular or trapezoidal in shape and
with facets parallel to the top of the stone.
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Princess-cut diamonds are oblong shape,
usually square or almost square, with a
modified brilliant cut of facets.
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