Fancy Shape Lab Diamonds: Value and Design Options
Fancy shapes give more face-up size per carat, and in lab grown supply that advantage is often larger than the price gap against round. Matching is where the saving goes.
Diamond Shapes & Cuts
Round, oval, emerald, pear, princess, marquise and more, compared.
Cushion, Radiant and Asscher Cuts Explained
A cushion hides a low clarity grade better than almost any other shape. An asscher shows it more clearly than any other. They look similar in a photograph.
Pear, Marquise and Heart Diamonds: Shape Guide
These three shapes give the most face-up size per carat and the least tolerance for error. A single misaligned point is visible from across a table.
Emerald Cut vs Princess Cut: Which Suits Your Style
The emerald cut is built to be looked through, and the princess is built to sparkle. That single difference explains how each handles inclusions, and why one needs better clarity.
Round vs Oval Diamonds: Sparkle, Size and Price
A round returns the most light; an oval shows the most size. The price difference between them comes from demand, not from any difference in material.
Diamond Shapes Compared: Round, Oval, Emerald, Pear and More
The same 6.5 mm spread can belong to a lighter or a heavier stone depending on cut depth. Shape decides how much you see for a given budget.