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Diamond
Shapes and Cutting Styles
How big you want your diamond to look. A lot of people want
their diamond to look as big as possible, even if it doesn't
weigh much. Fancy shapes generally look bigger than round
diamonds of equal weight, particularly if they are elongated
like the marquise and pear. The Trielle is also known for
looking bigger than it weighs. The people that market it claim
that it looks nearly 50% larger than a round brilliant diamond
of the same weight because it is cut wide and shallow.
The shape
and size of your hand. The shape of your diamond can give
the illusion that your hand looks longer or shorter than it
is. For example, a long, thin diamond set lengthwise along
your finger can make your hand look longer and thinner. A
broad diamond or long one set horizontally across your finger
can make your hand look broader and shorter. Try on a few
shapes and see which one flatters your hand the most.
The color
and clarity of the diamond (how flawed it is). The shape and
cutting style that can best mask flaws and yellow tints is
the round brilliant. In emerald cuts and baguettes, the flaws
become the most obvious. What this means is that a low quality,
less expensive, round brilliant can look very good to the
naked eye, whereas a step-cut, rectangular or triangular diamond
of the same quality might look unacceptable.
The availability
of the shapes. Even if you like a specific shape, you may
find that there is a very poor selection in the size or quality
you want to buy. For example, you might have a hard time finding
a well-shaped one-carat marquise and end up buying another
shape instead.
If you
have your heart set on a specific shape, ask your jeweler
to find it for you. He can call around to various diamond
dealers until he finds the diamond that meets your needs,
but be prepared to give him the time he needs to find your
stone.
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