Gemstone Shape Guide
A visual guide to our precision-cut gemstone shapes — Round, Oval, Princess, Cushion, Emerald, Pear, Marquise & Radiant
Round Brilliant
Best for: Maximum brilliance & fire. The most popular cut, with 57-58 precisely angled facets for unmatched sparkle.
Popular for: Engagement rings, stud earrings, solitaire pendants
Oval
Best for: Elongated elegance. The oval cut combines brilliant facets with a graceful shape that makes fingers appear longer and slimmer.
Popular for: Engagement rings, halo settings, pendants
Princess
Best for: Modern sophistication. A square brilliant-cut with sharp corners — the second most popular cut worldwide.
Popular for: Engagement rings, three-stone settings, anniversary bands
Cushion
Best for: Vintage romance. A square cut with rounded corners — larger facets create a beautiful crushed ice look.
Popular for: Vintage-style rings, halo settings, engagement rings
Emerald
Best for: Art deco glamour. A step-cut with long, elegant facets that create a hall-of-mirrors effect. Emphasizes clarity over sparkle.
Popular for: Engagement rings, three-stone rings, earrings
Pear
Best for: Teardrop elegance. A hybrid of round and marquise cuts. The tapered point can be oriented up or down for different effects.
Popular for: Pendants, drop earrings, engagement rings
Marquise
Best for: Dramatic elongation. An oval shape with pointed ends — creates the illusion of larger size per carat than other cuts.
Popular for: Statement rings, solitaire settings, clusters
Radiant
Best for: Brilliant rectangular elegance. A cut-cornered rectangular shape with 70+ facets — combining the emerald cut silhouette with brilliant-cut sparkle.
Popular for: Engagement rings, three-stone settings, bracelets
All Shapes
Every gemstone type — Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Moissanite, Amethyst & Lab Diamond — is available in all 8 cuts above.
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