Diamond Shapes: Asscher Cut

The Asscher cut is a blend of princess cut and emerald cuts because it has a mix of step cuts and x-shaped facets that starts from its corners to its center culet. The Asscher cut’s brilliant faceting can conceal certain inclusions and lower color grades. This cut has a clean and balanced … Read more

Diamond Shapes: Cushion Cut Diamond

Diamond Shapes: Cushion Cut Diamond

Also known as the old mine cut or the mine cut diamond, cushion cut diamond got its name from its shape which looks like a pillow. But what is a cushion cut diamond exactly? Well, these particular diamond cut are square or rectangular and unlike the princess cut diamond which has beveled … Read more

Diamond Shapes: Emerald Cut

Diamond Shapes: Emerald Cut

Emerald cut diamonds are an elegant unique class of diamond cuts and unlike other shapes such as the brilliant cuts, an emerald cut diamond is essentially a step cut. The facets in the emerald cuts do not feature the traditional star and kite-shaped facets compared to other loose diamonds. Emerald cut diamonds … Read more

Diamond Shapes: Radiant Cut

Diamond Shapes

The radiant cut has a beautifully symmetrical and non-traditional cut which combines the brilliance of a round cut diamond and the purity of an emerald cut. The radiant cut’s facets create a fiery look that can be compared to a princess cut but at the same time, you can still see soft … Read more