Guide to Diamond & Gem Shapes
Most people are familiar with the round solitaire diamond and common "fancy" shapes -- which refer to a gemstone cut in any shape other than round. Fancy cuts include such shapes as baguette, emerald, triangle, pear, princess, oval and marquis. If you are uncertain about a term used to describe your diamond, ask your professional jeweler to clarify it for you.
Use our chart of diamond and gemstone shapes to identify your favorite:
