On your journey towards that perfect engagement ring, you’ll hear a lot of diamond industry jargon: the 4Cs, diamond shapes, details such as pavé bands and milgrain accents. One phrase you might hear is “fancy shape diamonds”. But what are fancy shapes?
Fancy shapes are any diamond shape other than the round brilliant. You can’t go wrong with the traditional round diamond shape – it’s a classic with maximum sparkle! But if you’re looking for something a little different, whether that’s with a modern or vintage flair or traditional with a twist, a fancy shape diamond may be the center stone for you.
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Many fancy shapes (such as oval, marquise, and pear) can appear larger than a round diamond of the same carat weight because of their elongated designs. Fancy shapes can also cost less per carat since round diamonds require more of the original diamond material to be cut away during shaping.
Although the round diamond is known for its brilliance and sparkle (due to how it’s cut), some fancy cuts (such as princess and radiant) have similar sparkle, and other fancy cuts (such as emerald) prioritize clarity and have a striking mirror-like effect due to the step-cut style.
Fancy shape diamonds include:
| Princess a modern square cut with brilliant facets (found in a round brilliant) Learn more about princess cut diamonds Browse princess cut diamond engagement rings |  0460358 |
| Emerald a rectangular shape with step cuts Learn more about emerald cut diamonds Browse emerald cut diamond engagement rings |  0459972 |
| Oval an elongated shape that enhances finger length Learn more about oval diamonds Browse oval diamond engagement rings |  0460228 |
| Marquise an elongated shape with pointed ends Learn more about marquise cut diamonds Browse marquise cut diamond engagement rings |  0457234 |
| Cushion a square or rectangular shape with rounded corners Learn more about cushion cut diamonds Browse cushion cut diamond engagement rings |  044235 |
| Pear a teardrop shape that combines the best of round and marquise shapes Learn more about pear diamonds Browse pear diamond engagement rings |  0458676 |
| Radiant combines the emerald and brilliant shapes Learn more about radiant cut diamonds Browse radiant cut diamond engagement rings |  0458677 |
To really understand the differences between shapes and know which is right for you, stop into your nearby Robbins Brothers and take a look at the different diamond options in our diamond viewing room. We love to show off our diamonds!
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