Diamond Shapes

Which diamond shape is the best one to go for if I want a brilliant sparkle and fire?

Most diamond shapes give off a beautiful and dazzling brilliance, but the shape that offers the most in terms of sparkle and fire is the perfectly round diamond. These have proven very popular because of the sheer beauty and dazzle that they give off, and a round diamond adds a stunning touch to any item of jewellery. The oval diamond also has a brilliant sparkle and fire, but not quite as stunning as that of the perfectly round gem.

Which are the most expensive diamond shapes?

The most expensive diamond shape is generally the perfectly round diamond. Because of its cut and shape, this diamond gives off the most brilliance and fire, making it a stunning gem and also making it very popular. Other shapes can often be around fifteen to twenty percent cheaper than the round diamond.

What if I am on a budget, but still want to get a sparkly, fiery diamond?

The flanders diamond is a square shaped gem with angled edges. Of all the non-round diamond shapes, this is the one that offers the highest degree of sparkle, brilliance and fire, and can cost considerably less than the perfectly round diamond. If you are on a budget and want to buy a diamond with stunning dazzle and brilliance, the flanders is a good choice.

What is the bow tie effect in some diamond shapes?

The bow tie effect can occur in diamonds that are modifications of the perfectly round diamond – these are the oval, pear and marquise shaped diamonds. The bow tie effect stems from shadows through the cross section of the gems, which can produce a bow tie shaped shadow in the middle of the stone. A pronounced bow tie effect can reduce the value of a diamond.

Is there any particular precious metal that will really complement all shapes of diamond?

Although diamonds – whatever their shape – tend to go with all types of precious metals, many find that a diamond can really be complemented when set into white gold and platinum. The mirror-like finish of these metals and the gleam and brilliance of the metal itself can really set off the sparkle and fire of the diamond, creating a truly stunning piece of jewellery. If you have a round or variation of the round diamond, having it set in white gold or platinum will give you a really eye-catching item of jewellery that dazzles and gives off the most brilliant sparkle.

What is the emerald diamond and why doesn’t it have the same sparkle as some of the other shapes?

The emerald diamond is a little different from the other shapes, as the facets are elongated and set in rows. This means that the brilliance and sparkle of this particular shaped diamond is far less than the other shapes. It also makes imperfections and colour variations far easier to spot, even by the naked and untrained eye.