Most people often confuse
diamond shapes with
diamond cuts, although the two are different aspects of a diamond.
The Difference between a Diamond Cut and Shape
The
shape of a diamond describes the outline of the stone when it is viewed. The most famous
diamond shape by far is round, and hence, it is comparatively less expensive because it is readily available. Some other
diamond shapes are
pear, rectangle,
oval,
heart, etc. With various
shapes, you can change the overall look of your
diamond ring.
The
cuts in a diamond refer the way in which the facets of the stone are arranged. The most common facet arrangement is of 57 or 58 facets that are ideally seen in
round brilliant cut diamonds. Some other
diamond cuts include
emerald cut and
radiant cut. It is the quality of the cut, that determines the capacity of the gemstone to interact with the light, and hence, the cutting style affects the sparkle of the
wedding diamond ring.