This brilliant cut combines a square cut with rounded corners . Modern cushion cut diamonds often have better fire than a round brilliant cut diamond. Modern cushion cuts tend to have an extra row of facets on the pavilion and larger tables and improved cut angles for increased brilliance.
The princess cut diamond is the most popular fancy cut, especially for engagement rings. Like round cut diamonds, princess cut diamonds are a good choice for their flexibility in working in almost any style of ring.
Baguette cut diamonds tend to be small rectangular shaped diamonds commonly used as shoulder stones. They have very limited faceting and as a result are extremely clear stones.
The modern asscher cut diamond is similar to a square emerald cut, usually with larger step facets, a higher crown, and a smaller table.A well cut asscher will appear to have concentric squares as you look down through the table, the result of proper positioning of the pavilion facets underneath.
The half moon diamonds are used mainly for side stones and have the profile of half a round or half an oval diamond. They have a straight edge on one side and curved side on the other.Because of the rounded edge, half moon diamonds also work well with oval shaped stones.
icon Trilliants are often used as side or accent diamonds although they can also be mounted as the central stone for striking effect. Sizes less than one carat are sold almost exclusively as matched pairs. Trilliant diamonds display a very sharp brilliance or fire.
