A diamond’s cut pertains to its symmetry and proportion.

If you are planning to purchase a diamond ring, pendant or earrings, here are the most popular cuts available.

The round brilliant cut diamond is the most popular cut, 75% of all diamonds sold are rounds. Due to its proportion and symmetry, they utilize the reflection of light equally, thus giving out its maximum brightness.

The Asscher cut diamond is very similar to the emerald cut. It was created back in 1902 and very popular in the 1920’s.

Cushion cut diamonds are a square cut with rounded corners.

Emerald cut diamonds represent only 3% of diamonds in the world. They have a very vintage and distinct look. It has a very subtle sparkle and it has a tendency to look larger due to the nature of its cut.

Radiant cut diamonds are a bridge between the princess cut and the cushion cut. It is a square cut diamond with brilliant-cut surface pattern.

Heart cut diamonds are a modified brilliant-cut diamond and are used mostly for pendants.

Marquise diamonds were created for King Louis XIV, who wanted a stone carved into the shape of what he described as “the perfect mouth”. It has an elongated shape, maximizing the entire surface of the diamond.

Oval diamonds were first created back in the 1960’s. The shape is elongated and very flattering on the finger.

The pear diamond is a combination of the round and marquise cut diamond. It gives the wearer the illusion of elongated fingers. It typically possesses a very good symmetry.

The princess cut diamond was first created in 1980 and is the most popular fancy cut available. It is usually used for engagement rings and works with any style of rings, making it a popular choice.