Fancy shape vs Round
Overall, round brilliant diamonds are more expensive than fancy shape (all shapes but round). There are 2 main reasons for this: the demand and the weight loss during the cutting process. The demand for round diamond is higher as it is the original shape and it is the shape that sparkles the most. The picture below shows the most popular shapes that are sold all over the world.
The most popular diamond shapes
- The Round Brilliant
Definitely the shape that shines the most. The round brilliant has 57 facets that maximize the brightness, fire and pattern of the stone. The most popular shape.
- The Oval
Also a brilliant cut diamond. The oval shape is an elegant shape that often looks bigger than other shapes due to its proportions and depth. Looks similar to rounds with fire an brightness but it is more unique.
- The Marquise
The Marquise is also a brilliant cut diamond. Due to its length, it tends to appear really big for its size. It is popular mostly for client with an antique taste.
- The Emerald
The emerald is a step-cut diamond, stones whose outlines are either square or rectangular and whose facets are rectilinear and arranged parallel to the girdle. The emerald cut sparkles less due to its number of facets and the size of each. For the same reasons, it is regarded as one of the most elegant.
- The Asscher
The Asscher cut is also a step cut diamond. Developed in the early 20th by the Asscher family in the Nederland is also know as the squared-emerald and share its elegance.
- The Cushion
The cushion is a brilliant cut diamond, squared or elongated, it has rounded corners. It is a very romantic shape.
- The heart
The heart shape is a very romantic shape. Commonly used for pendant and earrings, the heart shape diamond sparkles a lot. The heart shape diamonds come from a specific type of rough that allows its depth.
- The Pear
The modified brillian-cut pear shaped diamond is a combination of a round and a marquise shape, with a tapered point on one end. The diamond is always worn with the narrow end pointing toward the hand of the wearer. Like marquise and oval cuts, the pear shaped diamond comes in a variety of slim to wide cuts, and has the added benefit of making the wearer's fingers appear longer and slimmer
- The Radiant
The radiant is a mixed cut diamond, a combination of brilliant- and step-cut. The crown (top part) is cut in steps, while the pavilion (bottom part) is cut like a round brilliant. Hence, it is a good mix between the Asscher cut with its cropped corners, and Cushion cut and its brilliancy.
- The Princess-Cut
The princess cut diamond, first created in 1980 by Betzalel Ambar and Israel Itzkowitz, is the most popular fancy cut, especially for engagement rings. Like round cut diamonds, princess cut diamonds are a good choice for their flexibility in working in almost any style of ring.