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EXPERTS GUIDE TO
GEMSTONE SHAPES & CUT
Gemstones are basically raw stones which are cut & polished to make it beautiful. The science behind good cutting is to reflect the maximum light entering the gem. A rough stone is first shaped as per the requirement and then cut as per the size. The shine and brilliance is achieved by polishing the gemstone.
Shapes include Round, Oval, Pear, Marquise, Square, Triangle, Octagon, Cushion and many more
Different types of cut include brilliant, star cut, step cut, princess cut and more.
Round Shape
The round shape gemstone is the most classic and the most timeless of all the shapes. This shape gives the maximum brilliance of shine to any gemstone.
Oval Shape
This is an elongated shape of round with unique character in its reflection. Its quite popular in single pieces in the centre of a ring
Pear Shape
This resembles a tear drop with a rounded bottom and a tapering opposite end. This shape elongates the finger when set in a ring. Usually the pointed end is in a face up position when set.
Marquise Shape
This is also called Rice shape or Boat shape as it resembles the same. This also elongates the finger making it slimmer when set in a ring.
Square Shape (Princess Cut)
This 4 cornered shape shows brilliant shimmer and exceptional brilliance due to its princess cutting. This is a brilliant alternative to Round shape with similar shine but in a modern square shape.
Cushion Shape
Square shape with rounded corners that look similar to a pillow is what the Cushion shape is all about. This shape is a balance between classic round and modern straight lines.
Heart Shape
As the name suggests this symbolizes love quite literally. This attractive cut in the shape of the heart is an epitome of love and usually set as centre pieces highlighting its beauty.
Star Shape
This star shape generally has 5 corners and some times comes in variation of 4 corners as well. The brilliance in modern machining has made this shape possible.
Octagon Shape
This is a Rectangle shape with its corners cut and hence making it a shape with 8 sides. Step Cut of the octagon shape with cuts running parallel to the girdle is called Emerald cut and is one of the oldest most popular cut.
Baguette Shape (Step Cut)
This is a rectangular shape with 4 corners. This is mainly used as side stones surrounding a centre piece. Tapered Baguette shape is mainly used to create curvature in the design.