Round Brilliant

The most popular stone shape is the Round Brilliant, which came into existence roughly 60 years ago.

It’s an adaptation of the brilliant cut, created in the early 18th Century, and remains the most popular cut to this day.

It suits absolutely everyone with its sophisticated brilliance and fire.

Oval

Pear

The Pear shape is also brilliant cut, except the proportions are elongated along one end.

Additional facets are added to the tip of the stone (called “French Tipping”) to counter light leakage in the area. The pear or ‘teardrop’ can be worn facing either way creating different looks.

This is a truly show-stopping cut for those who want to stand out.

Cushion

The Cushion shape is an antique design that evokes the glamour of the 1920s.

Charming and opulent, its rounded shape was often referred to as the Pillow Cut.

Cushion cut stones are romantic, elegant and luxurious.

Emerald

The Emerald cut includes what are called “step” cuts. These comprise larger facets, which act like mirrors.

There are fewer facets than most other cuts and because of the size and shape of these, the emerald cut has a classic beauty and elegance quite distinct from the other variants of the brilliant cut.

Princess

The Princess cut combines the high degree of light return of a Round Brilliant cut with a distinctive square shape.

The Princess cut is relatively new and very popular, being created in the 1960’s.

It often finds its way into solitaire engagement rings or earrings and is a design well suited for long fingers.

All Secrets Princess cut Diamonds Simulants are beautifully faceted to increase the sparkle.

Radiant

The Radiant cut has 70 facets and is a variation of the brilliant cut.

The crown section has a combination brilliant-step cut arrangement and the pavilion section has more of a brilliant styling with a slight step-styling in the upper sections just below the girdle.

This is a supremely elegant style and the rectangular proportions lend themselves to many different styles of design.

Marquise

The Marquise cut is another adaptation of the 58 faceted Round Brilliant cut.

This shape complements long slender fingers particularly well.

Marquise cut stones have an elongated shape with pointed ends supposedly inspired by the smile of the Marquise de Pompadour and commissioned by the Sun King, France’s Louis XIV.

Heart

The Heart shape is also a brilliant cut variant and sparkles accordingly.

It is essentially a pear shape with a cleft at the top containing 59 facets.

Its enduring appeal is in its elegance and as the eternal symbol of love.

The heart shaped cut is particularly popular for romantic occasions such as Valentine’s Day or anniversaries.