DIAMOND SHAPES & CUTS
What is a diamond shape?
Diamond shape refers to the geometric outline and overall appearance of a diamond. Shapes are generally divided into two categories: round diamonds and fancy shapes. The round brilliant diamond is the most timeless and traditional choice, known for its unmatched sparkle.
At Canadian Expert Jewellery, we work with a wide range of fancy-shaped diamonds, including popular styles like oval, emerald, cushion, pear, radiant, and marquise. And if you have something more specific in mind, rest assured we source and design with all fancy shapes, ensuring no vision is ever limited.
CEJ Diamond Shape Guide
At Canadian Expert Jewellery, we offer an extensive range of diamond shapes and cuts, allowing you to choose a piece that truly represents your story. Each shape carries its own character, beauty, and presence—so your selection should reflect your personal taste, lifestyle, and the aesthetic you envision for your dream engagement ring.
Round Diamonds
Round diamonds are the most classic and sought-after shape, celebrated for their unmatched brilliance and timeless appeal. With expertly arranged facets that maximise sparkle from every angle, round diamonds offer the brightest, most balanced shine of any cut.
Oval Diamonds
Oval diamonds feature an elegant, elongated silhouette that creates exceptional finger-flattering length and brilliance. Their soft curves and radiant sparkle make them a perfect blend of classic beauty and modern sophistication.
Princess Diamonds
Princess diamonds offer a clean square shape paired with exceptional sparkle, making them the most popular fancy-shaped choice. Their crisp, geometric lines and brilliant faceting create a modern look with incredible fire.
Emerald Diamonds
Emerald diamonds showcase a refined step-cut style, known for long, mirror-like facets that create a stunning hall-of-mirrors effect. Their open, transparent appearance highlights clarity beautifully, giving the diamond an understated, luxurious charm.
Radiant Diamonds
Radiant diamonds combine brilliant-cut facets with a rectangular or square silhouette, offering incredible fire and sparkle. Their clipped corners and modern shape make them durable, eye-catching, and perfect for clients wanting maximum shine with a contemporary twist.
Cushion Diamonds
Cushion diamonds feature a romantic, pillow-shaped outline with soft rounded corners and large facets that enhance brilliance. Their vintage-inspired charm and warm, glowing sparkle make them a beloved choice for classic and modern designs alike.
Pear Diamonds
Pear diamonds blend the elegance of a round diamond with the sleek taper of a marquise, creating a unique teardrop shape. Their graceful silhouette delivers exceptional sparkle and elongates the finger beautifully.
Marquise Diamonds
Marquise diamonds are known for their striking boat-shaped outline that maximizes surface area, giving the appearance of a larger stone. Their dramatic points and elongated shape offer bold brilliance and flattering length on the hand.
Asscher Diamonds
Asscher diamonds display a captivating step-cut design with perfectly aligned facets that draw the eye into the centre of the stone. Their vintage, architectural aesthetic delivers clarity, symmetry, and subtle sparkle unlike any other shape.