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	Diamond Shapes â“ Round and Fancy Shape Diamonds â“ Brilliance + Diamond Education
		The pear-cut, or drop-cut, is a fluid shape that resembles a drop of water.
		Emerald-cut diamonds are fashioned after the way the actual emerald gemstone is cut and are typically shorter in length than a proper rectangle.
		A stunning shape that combines the brilliance of a round-cut with the elegance of an emerald-cut, the radiant was introduced some 20 years ago.
	www.brilliance.com /education/shape.aspx (928 words)

	Diamond Shape
		Square shaped and with trimmed corners, to enhance brilliance, the radiant shaped diamond is a beautiful combination of the emerald and round diamond shapes.
		The radiant shape is cut to incorporate the step-cut of emerald shaped diamonds with the triangular shaped facets found in round brilliant shaped diamonds.
		Radiant shaped diamonds are an excellent choice for setting with fancy coloured diamonds, as their shape, proportioning and facet arrangement tend to accentuate colour.
	www.diamondcelebrations.com /pages/diamondshape.aspx (1350 words)

	Welcome to Tradeshop Fine Jewelers
		As a general rule of thumb, for a round diamond you should shoot for 58.5% to 63% in total depth, with the table percentage in the 54-59% range for a bright diamond with fire and life.
		In fancy shapes it makes sense to add a few percent to correct for the shape of the stone, and transition from the optimum shape, which is the round.
		Diamonds are not discounted for poor cuts to about the 64% table size, which is terrible on the optics of the diamond.
	www.tradeshop.com /master/cut.shtml (2194 words)

	Stone Shape (Site not responding. Last check: )
		A marquise-cut diamond should be mounted with six prongs: four positioned on the sides to hold the body of the stone securely and two V-shaped prongs to protect the points at either end, the most vulnerable part of the diamond.
		A pear-shaped diamond should be mounted in a special setting with five prongs: two to hold the rounded end, two to hold the curved sides of the stone securely, and one V-shaped prong to protect the point at the other end, the most vulnerable part of the diamond.
		Heart-shaped diamonds should be mounted in special settings with five prongs: two at the lobes of the heart, two on the sides of the heart, and a V-shaped prong to protect the point of the heart, the most vulnerable place on the diamond.
	www.amazon.com /gp/help/jewelry/?ie=UTF8&popup=common,stone_shape (1543 words)

	Diamond Shapes - Engagement Rings at LoveToKnow
		The difference between diamond cut and shape is that the cut refers to the number of facets in a finished diamond and how those facets are proportioned in the gem’s diamond.
		Often, the final shape is decided by the lapidary who cuts the stone based on the initial shape of the raw diamond and any flaws that must be removed.
		Trilliant diamonds are most frequently found as accent stones to emerald, radiant, or princess diamonds because of their ability to nestle snuggly against the side of a larger stone without unsightly gaps, but a well-chosen trilliant would also make an admirable center stone.
	engagementrings.lovetoknow.com /wiki/Diamond_Shapes (1153 words)

	How to choose a diamond shape for your engagement ring @ Jewel Info 4 U
		The fancy shapes are attractive as the diamonds shine and brilliance depends on the way the shape of a diamond is and of course the cut.
		Diamond is usually round and round shaped diamond is extremely popular too.
		The round shape diamond has the maximum number of facets as compared to other shapes hence this is the only shape in diamonds which shines the brightest.
	www.jewelinfo4u.com /How_to_choose_a_diamond_shape_for_your_engagement_ring.aspx (1196 words)

	Diamond Shapes- round, pear, princess, marquise, oval radiant, heart and Ascher diamonds (Site not responding. Last check: )
		A one-carat emerald shape diamond with a larger surface area (table), but less depth, may appear larger than a two-carat round diamond with a smaller table, but greater depth in the bottom portion of the stone (pavilion).
		Cut is one of the 4Cs — or characteristics of a diamond -- that determines the value of a diamond.
		The shape is the geometrical form of the diamond, such as round, pear, or princess.
	www.theleodiamond.com /diamond-shapes.html (688 words)

	Diamond Shape
		For almost 100 years, diamond cutters have been using advanced theories of light behavior and precise mathematical calculations to optimize the fire and brilliance in a round diamond.
		For a princess diamond shape that is square, look for length-to-width ratios between 1 and 1.05.
		Also, this shape has a pavilion that is cut with rectangular facets in the same style as the emerald-cut.
	www.bluenile.com /diamond_shapes.asp (1377 words)

	Heart-shape Diamond Ring - Bijoux Extraordinaire
		The brilliance of the Heart-shape Diamond is beautifully complemented by the vivid pink glow of the smaller Diamonds and the cool white of the platinum.
		The heart shape is beautifully cut with a well defined cusp, graceful round lobes and a pleasing height-to-width ratio.
		The Heart-shape Diamond weighs 0.42 carats and measures 4.5 by 5.3 millimeters.
	www.jewelryexpert.com /catalog/Heart-shape-Diamond-Tingle-Ring.htm (381 words)

	Diamond Shape At Diamondsonfifth.com
		For princess shape to appear more square look for a length to width ratio to be equal or less than 1:1.10.
		Its oval shape gives the flattering illusion of length to the finger and hand and is popular among women with shorter fingers.
		The preferred and average size of an oval diamond that is pleasing to the eye is 1.50.
	www.diamondsonfifth.com /t-edu_diamondshapes.aspx (666 words)

	CHOOSING YOUR DIAMOND SHAPE - DIAMOND - DIAMOND RINGS ARE FOREVER: LEARN THE 4 CS
		Choosing the shape of your diamond jewelry is one of the key elements in determining the overall appearance of your ring or other diamond jewelry.
		A diamond's shape is just that: the outward appearance of the stone, whether it is round, oval etc.; while the cut refers to how the diamond itself is fashioned, how many facets and so on.
		Heart Shaped Diamonds - A brilliant cut, the heart shaped diamond is a romantic choice that varies from jeweler to jeweler as it's shape can be greatly influenced by the skill of whimsy of the gem cutter, as well as variable facet configurations.
	www.ediamondtips.com /Choosing_Your_Diamond_Shape/Page/11286 (1125 words)

	Fancy Diamond Shapes: Article from The Diamond Experts: Dutton's Diamonds
		Some of the fancy shapes are better suited for retaining the maximum weight of the more flat forms of diamond rough called macles and flats, and many are also cut from the less perfectly shaped octahedral and dodecahedral crystals.
		For the heart shape, the length of the stone is measured in a vertical line, centered over the cleft, as the distance from the top of the shoulders to the tip.
		Roughly comparable with the pear and oval shapes, the relative cost of a 1ct., D, IF, heart shaped diamond is approximately 25% less than an identical round stone, but a 1ct., G, VS heart is only about 20% less than the cost of an identical round diamond.
	www.diamondexpert.com /articles/fancy.html (2341 words)

	Diamond - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Diamond is the hardest known natural material (second-hardest material to ultrahard fullerite), and is the most expensive of the two best known forms (or allotropes) of carbon, whose hardness and high dispersion of light make it useful for industrial applications and jewelry.
		Diamond is the hardest natural material known, scoring 10 on the relative Mohs scale of mineral hardness and having an absolute hardness value of between 90, 167, and 231 gigapascals in various tests.
		Diamonds which are not cut to the specifications of Tolkowsky's round brilliant shape (or subsequent variations) are known as "fancy cuts." Popular fancy cuts include the baguette (from the French, meaning rod or loaf of bread), marquise, princess (square outline), heart, briolette (a form of the rose cut), and pear cuts.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Diamond (8725 words)

	Engagement rings : Diamond Engagement Rings at Diamonds Right
		An oval diamond has stunning brilliance, due in large part to its facets, which are similar to those in a round diamond.
		When looking for a marquise shaped diamond, the length to width ratio should be between 1.50 and 2.25 and table and depth percentages between 53 -60% and 50 – 65% respectively.
		A pear shaped diamond is a fancy shape consisting of a rounded end and a single point.
	www.diamondsright.com /education/Shape.aspx?cookieless=true (705 words)

	Diamond Shape - The 4 C's of Brilliant Diamonds and Diamond Jewelry by Diamonds.com
		Diamonds are cut in many shapes, both modern and traditional.
		The shape of a diamond refers to its basic form - oval, round or pear-shaped.
		Shape is often confused with the cut, but cut refers to the diamond's ability to reflect light that creates its fire and brilliance.
	www.diamonds.com /Education/Shape.aspx (138 words)

	Cut - 1 Of The 4 C's Of Diamond Quality and Grading
		Shape would be a more accurate word rather than "cut" when we are talking about whether a diamond is round, square, oblong, or whatever.
		Most oblong or rectangular diamonds are "step" cut, which means that their facets have been cut in steps, parallel to the edges, in the manner of a pyramid with its top chopped off.
		Diamonds which "spread" more than their weight often appeal to the less informed who believe, naively, that they are getting something for nothing.
	www.24carat.co.uk /diamondscut.html (1059 words)

	Diamond Education Diamond Shape - MyBellyRing.com Fine quality body jewelry
		The round brilliant diamond is the most popular diamond shape and, because of the laws of supply and demand is the most expensive.
		The princess cut tends to be the smallest of the shapes for the same carat weight since the cut is basically an upside down pyramid with most of the carat weight in the pavilion or bottom of the stone.
		The half moon diamonds are used mainly for side stones and have the profile of half a round or half oval diamond.
	www.mybellyring.com /diamondshape.htm (1311 words)

	Diamond Introduction, Diamond Stud Earrings, Apollo Diamond, Diamond-Pendants
		Many diamonds are recovered at a distance from their primary deposits in secondary alluvial deposits, which are loose eroded materials left behind by flowing water.
		Every lady love diamond, and it is the day next to her birthday or your married the anniversary, it is a good idea that give her a diamond gift, she must much surprise for it, and she also think you are so love her as the day you are together before.
		Different diamond shape is fitting to different person, in fact, there are so much shape to select, you must have a look to find the diamond shape you liked.
	www.pcdiamond.com /index.html (1107 words)

	Diamond Shapes: Diamonds Education
		The princess cut tends to be the smallest of the shapes for the same carat weight since the cut is basically an upside-down pyramid with most of the carat weight in the pavilion.
		The old miner was the first diamond cut that had all the facets of the present round brilliant cut: the bezel, the star, pavilion mains, etc. However, the facet alignment and sizes were in a different manner as compared to the current round brilliant.
		Shield cut diamonds are used as side stones for rings where their wide end is fitted next to the center stone and the pointed end runs down the shank of the ring.
	www.dsourceva.com /diamonds-shape.htm (2912 words)

	The Right Symmetry of Heart Shape Diamonds
		That's right; the lovely heart shape diamond is a pear shape diamond with an addition of a cleft on the top, hence giving it a heart shape.
		The heart shape diamond holds so much meaning of love just by its simple shape and also always its wearer to gaze deeply upon it and be mesmerized by the brilliance it emits.
		If choosing a heart shape diamond as a center stone to a diamond engagement ring there are a couple of things to know in order to make the stone of any value.
	www.abazias.com /education/diamonds/diamond_cut/Heart_Shape_Diamond.asp (361 words)

	Diamonds on Web - Loose Diamonds
		The first step to choosing a diamond is selecting from one of the major diamond shapes available.
		It is important not to confuse diamond shape with diamond cut.
		One shape is not necessarily better than another is. For each shape, the cut can range from ideal to poor, meaning that the amount of refraction and dispersion of light ranges from ideal to poor.
	www.diamondsonweb.com /learn/shape.pl (113 words)

	Body Piercing Jewelry \| Diamond Studs : Diamond Necklaces (Site not responding. Last check: )
		This diamond necklace is a great match with the white gold bracelet and earrings that are also part of the gorgeous Bezel Collection.
		Diamond Eternity Necklaces - 14K Diamond White Gold Necklace 1 1/6 cts.
		Diamond Necklaces - Diamond Necklace is Adjustable from 15 to 17 " 0.15 cts.
	www.body-jewelry-plus.com /www.body-jewelry-plus.com/department-Diamond-Necklaces.xml (588 words)

	Diamond Shape and Cut
		The Princess shape actually saves money for a cutter, since it is closest to the octahedral "habit" of rough diamond crystal, the most common formation of diamond in the rough.
		The science of cutting a diamond to bring out the full potential of its beauty has developed significantly in the past 10 years.
		Ideal Cut diamonds command a slight premium because of 1) the extra care and skill needed during cutting, 2) more of the rough is usually cut away, and 3) they are scarce and in high demand.
	www.diamondhelpers.com /ask/0026-cutshape.shtml (575 words)

	Emerald Cut Diamond, Shape, Buy Emerald Cut Diamonds, Rings
		Emerald cut diamonds are elegant, but generally lower-priced than the traditional "round brilliant" or the currently popular "princess cut" diamonds.
		The good news is, emerald cut diamonds are not as "traditional" as the round brilliant or as trendy as the princess cut -- making their pricing extremely economical when compared to the more common cuts.
		The diamonds carry the same grades and are the same weight, but the emerald cut diamond is $1,451 less than the round brilliant.
	www.thediamondbuyingguide.com /emerald_cut_diamond.html (620 words)

	Diamond Education,Diamond Information
		The shape of a diamond should not be confused with its cut.
		Shape refers to the basic form of the diamond: oval or pear shaped, for instance.
		Shape can be a statement of whom you are; like other areas of fashion, shape reflects your individuality and personality.
	www.diamondchatforum.com /education/diamondshape.aspx (136 words)

	How to Buy A Diamond - Diamond Shapes - Shane Co. - The Shane Company (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The shape of the rough diamond crystal usually dictates the shape of the stone to be cut.
		Because a round diamond is symmetrical, it reflects nearly all light that enters it, making it the most brilliant of all diamond shapes.
		The emerald shape is a rectangle with corner facets and broad, flat planes.
	www.shaneco.com /jewelry/diamond_shape.asp (568 words)

	Diamond.info - Diamond and engagement ring guide
		As the name suggests, shape is nothing more than the intrinsic shape of the diamond.
		Unless you're purchasing a diamond as an investment (in which case you should strongly consider a round brilliant), you should choose the shape which pleases you most.
		Saul Spero, a New York diamond appraiser, spent 25 years interviewing over 50,000 people to determine if there was any correlation between personality and preference of diamond shapes.
	www.diamond.info /diamonds/diamonds_4cs_cut2.shtml (232 words)

	Brilliant Tips: How To Choose a Diamond Shape
		While you must cut a diamond to make a shape, the shape is essentially the overall geometry or form of the diamond (round, square, etc.), while the cut is the diamond's facets and proportions -- the things that give diamonds their brilliance and fire.
		One of the most popular diamond shapes a century ago, cushion cuts hearken back to an era of romance and elegance, and are perfect for those who care about clarity.
		Even and symmetrical, this shape is popular as a solitaire among those with smaller hands or shorter fingers, because the oval's elongated shape gives the illusion of length to the hand, resulting in slender-looking fingers.
	www.weddingchannel.com /fashion/buildArticle.action?assetUID=84612 (1609 words)

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