This brilliant cut goes back to the mid 1800's when the Royal Asscher Diamond Company was founded by Joseph Asscher.
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Asscher |
(mm) |
(ct) |
5x5 |
0.50 |
5.5x5.5 |
0.75 |
6x6 |
1.00 |
7x7 |
1.50 |
7.5x7.5 |
2.00 |
8x8 |
2.50 |
8.5x8.5 |
3.00 |
9x9 |
3.50 |
9.5x9.5 |
4.00 |
10x10 |
5.00 |
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This elongated shape was inspired by the fetching smile of the Marquise de Pompadour and commissioned by the Sun King, Frace's Louis XIV, who wanted a diamond to match it.
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Marquise |
(mm) |
(ct) |
8x4 |
0.50 |
9x4.5 |
0.75 |
10x5 |
1.00 |
11x5.5 |
1.50 |
12x6 |
2.00 |
13x6.5 |
2.50 |
14x7 |
3.00 |
15x7.5 |
4.00 |
16x8 |
5.00 |
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The oval cut is elliptical in shape and is a variation of the round cut. The oval shape gives a flattering illussion of length to the finger and hand.
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Oval |
(mm) |
(ct) |
7x5 |
1.00 |
8x6 |
1.50 |
8.5x6.5 |
2.00 |
9x7 |
2.50 |
10x8 |
3.00 |
11x9 |
4.00 |
12x10 |
5.00 |
13x11 |
5.50 |
14x10 |
6.00 |
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The pear cut is a tear drop shape and is a variation of the round cut. This cut is well suited for pendants and earrings.
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Pear |
(mm) |
(ct) |
8x5 |
1.00 |
8.5x5.5 |
1.25 |
9x6 |
1.50 |
9.5x6.5 |
1.75 |
10x7 |
2.00 |
11x7.5 |
2.50 |
12x8 |
3.00 |
13x8 |
3.25 |
13x9 |
3.50 |
14x9 |
4.00 |
15x9 |
4.50 |
15x10 |
5.00 |
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The emerald cut is rectangular in shape with corners. It is a step cut with facets being broad with flat planes resembling the steps of stairs.
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Emerald |
(mm) |
(ct) |
5x3 |
0.25 |
6x4 |
0.50 |
6.5x4.5 |
0.75 |
7x5 |
1.00 |
8x6 |
1.50 |
8.5x6.5 |
2.00 |
9x7 |
3.00 |
10x8 |
4.00 |
11x9 |
4.50 |
12x10 |
5.00 |
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The round cut is the most popular of all shapes, perhaps because their circular proportions reflect more light back to the observer than any other shape.
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Round |
(mm) |
(ct) |
5.00 |
0.60 |
5.25 |
0.65 |
5.50 |
0.70 |
5.75 |
0.75 |
6.00 |
0.85 |
6.50 |
1.00 |
6.75 |
1.10 |
7.00 |
1.25 |
7.25 |
1.40 |
7.50 |
1.50 |
7.75 |
1.75 |
8.00 |
2.00 |
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The princess cut is a square shape with sharp edges. It has numerous sparklink facets, and is flattering to a long fingers and hands.
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Princess |
(mm) |
(ct) |
3.75x3.75 |
0.25 |
4x4 |
0.30 |
4.25x4.25 |
0.33 |
4.5x4.5 |
0.40 |
4.75x7.75 |
0.50 |
5x5 |
0.60 |
5.5x5.5 |
0.75 |
6x6 |
1.00 |
6.5x6.5 |
1.25 |
7x7 |
1.50 |
7.5x7.5 |
2.00 |
8x8 |
2.50 |
8.5x8.5 |
3.00 |
9x9 |
3.50 |
9.5x9.5 |
4.00 |
10x10 |
5.00 |
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The triangle cut is a wedge shape with fiery brilliance. It can be a traditional trianglular shape with pointed corners, or a more rounded triangular shape.
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Triangle |
(mm) |
(ct) |
4x4 |
0.25 |
4.5x4.5 |
0.35 |
5x5 |
0.50 |
6x6 |
0.75 |
6.5x6.5 |
1.00 |
7x7 |
1.25 |
7.5x7.5 |
1.50 |
8x8 |
2.00 |
9x9 |
3.00 |
10x10 |
4.00 |
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This calm and soothing cut is one of the most historically popular. From 1830 to the turn of the century, this was how diamonds were cut. The facets allow the eye to travel into the stone.
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Cushion |
(mm) |
(ct) |
5x5 |
0.50 |
5.5x5.5 |
0.75 |
6x6 |
1.00 |
7x7 |
1.50 |
7.5x7.5 |
2.00 |
8x8 |
2.50 |
8.5x8.5 |
3.00 |
9x9 |
3.50 |
9.5x9.5 |
4.00 |
10x10 |
5.00 |
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The heart shape is a variation of the round cut diamond. This ultimate symbol of romance is essentially a pear-shaped diamond with a cleft at the top.
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Heart |
(mm) |
(ct) |
4x4 |
0.25 |
4.5x4.5 |
0.35 |
5x5 |
0.50 |
6x6 |
0.75 |
6.5x6.5 |
1.00 |
7x7 |
1.25 |
7.5x7.5 |
1.50 |
8x8 |
2.00 |
9x9 |
3.00 |
10x10 |
4.00 |
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This square or rectangle shaped cut has clipped corners like the emerald cut. It has the elegance of the emerald cut with the sparkle of a round cut. |
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