What are the shapes of diamonds?

Answer 1

Here are the most popular diamond shapes:

Round – Classic and most brilliant.

Princess – Square with sharp corners, modern and sparkly.

Cushion – Square or rectangular with rounded corners, soft and romantic.

Oval – Elegant and elongating on the finger.

Emerald – Rectangular with step cuts, sleek and vintage.

Pear – Teardrop shape, unique and graceful.

Marquise – Pointed ends, creates an elongated look.

Radiant – Rectangular with brilliant facets, a mix of sparkle and shape.

Asscher – Square with step cuts and vintage appeal.

Heart – Romantic and symbolic.

Each shape has its own charm and suits different styles and personalities.

Answer 2

There are a few standard 'shapes' into which diamond stones are fashioned, including those named round brilliant, emerald cut, princess cut and so forth. (See the Diamond Shapes link, below for a list of the most popular cuts.)

Large diamonds -- weighing more than about 20 carats -- are often cut to preserve the carat weight instead of being cut and polished to a standard format. These cuts are sometimes named, sometimes not.

You can review the diamond list, below, to see unusual cuts of large diamonds, together with some that are named.