Popular Diamond Cuts to Consider This Year

Diamond cut refers to the proportions of the diamond, with different cuts dictating how light travels and bends within the stone. The way a diamond you cut affects everything from its overall brilliance and sparkle to weight, shape, and size.

The most popular diamond cuts come in various shapes: round, square, pear-shaped, oval, and heart-shaped. There are also fancy shapes like cushion or Asscher-cut diamonds that can be quite stunning but are also more expensive than round or princess-cut diamonds.

Round Brilliant

Round brilliant diamonds are the most popular cuts and maybe the most traditional. Traces of the round brilliant cut you can see in ancient jewelry remain a top choice for bridal or fashion rings. Its classic shape and uniform facets make it easy to set, allowing a maximum light return. Brilliant-cut diamonds are available in various sizes and colors.

Princess

A princess-cut diamond offers many of the same benefits as a round diamond with a square frame that adds extra sparkle. It is also an excellent choice for bridal rings, though people don't generally use it on engagement rings. If a round diamond doesn't have the clarity or symmetry to give you the sparkle you're looking for, consider a princess cut. You can choose from certified diamonds from well-known manufacturers.

Asscher

The Asscher cut is a unique diamond shape considered the most modern of all cuts today. This fancy square-esque shape has flat sides, but the corners are cut for a rounder silhouette. It offers more stone at a lower cost than other shapes because it doesn't need as much material removed from each side of the stone; however, it also takes longer to cut and polish as fewer facets per face. If you’re not sure what cut to pick, a  7 carat Asscher cut diamond ring may be the perfect option for you.

Cushion

The cushion cut is similar to the princess-cut diamond, but it has a larger perimeter and a rectangular shape, similar to an oval. It is ideal for designers because it looks like an emerald cut in real life. The cushion-cut has the same brilliant sides and square corners as the Asscher-cut, only with more surface area for light to reflect off of.

Emerald

The emerald cut has long been a popular choice for engagement rings and other jewelry because of how it can catch and reflect light. The shape is similar to the cushion-cut but different in that it features tapered sides with a more rectangular perimeter and deep, triangular facets. It is generally less expensive than the oval-shaped emerald cut, making it ideal for something more affordable.

There are many cuts to consider when buying diamond jewelry, but the most popular types and shapes are round, princess, and Asscher. All three cuts are easy to work with and give your diamond the sparkle you want for this timeless piece of jewelry.

Meghan Belnap is a freelance writer who enjoys spending time with her family. She loves being outdoors and exploring new opportunities whenever they arise. Meghan finds happiness in researching new topics that help to expand her horizons. You can often find her buried in a good book or out looking for an adventure.

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