Round Brilliant cut
58-facets cut
Created by Marcel Tolkowsky in 1919. Classic and traditional, it is ideal for diamonds and suited for all coloured gemstones for its brilliance.
princess cut
58-facets cut (variable)
Developed in the 1960’s. Modern and contemporary it accentuates the fire and brilliance of the stone.
pear cut
58-facets cut (variable)
Developed in the 16th century it is an antique cut. Fiery and with high brilliance it combines the attributes of a Round Brilliant and a Marquise.
marquise cut
58-facets cut (variable)
Commissioned by Louis XIV to resemble the smile of the Marquise de Pompadour. It has one of the largest crown surface of any shape.
oval cut
56-facets cut (variable)
Created by Lazare Kaplan in the 1960’s. As a variation of the Round Brilliant it retains all its attributes and it is of comparable brilliance.
cushion cut
58-facets cut
Developed in the 19th century it is an antique cut. The large open facets give a distinctive look through the table with lower brilliance than modern shapes.
heart cut
59-facets cut (variable)
Developed in the 16th century it is an antique cut. With high brilliance it is a variation of the Pear shape and it has similar refraction of light.
trilliant cut
44-facets cut (31 facets in the Trillion)
Created by Asscher brothers. It has many variations, it has high brilliance and it is often used as accent to complete designs.
radiant cut
70-facets cut
Created by Henry Grossbard in 1977. It combines the elegance of an Emerald shape with a frosted-like brilliance and high light refraction.
emerald cut
50 to 58-facets cut
Developed by Basil Watermeyer in 1971. It has a large, open table that produces a mirror effect with an interplay of light and dark tones.
asscher cut
58-facets cut (74 facets in the Royal Asscher)
Created by Asscher brothers in 1902. Similar to a square Emerald shape it has an open table with higher luster and lower brilliance.
baguette cut
14-facets cut (variable)
Reintroduced by Cartier in 1912. It has a high level of luster with less brilliance, it is commonly used as accents to complete designs.