engagement · Sep 16, 2026
Which diamond shape suits you?
Ten shapes, and how each one looks on the hand.
The shape is usually the first thing people fall for, and it changes the whole character of a ring. Here are the ten shapes we offer and what each one does on the hand.
Round
The classic. A round brilliant returns the most light of any shape, so it is the brightest. It suits every setting and never dates.
Oval, pear and marquise
These longer shapes lengthen the finger and tend to look larger than a round of the same carat weight. An oval is soft and easy to wear; a pear has a gentle point; a marquise is the longest and slimmest of all.
Cushion and radiant
Both have rounded corners and lots of sparkle. A cushion is softer and pillow-like; a radiant has trimmed corners and a crisper outline.
Princess
A square with sharp corners and a bright, modern look. It sits neatly beside a straight wedding band.
Emerald and asscher
Step cuts, with long flat facets that flash rather than sparkle. An emerald is rectangular, an asscher square. Because the facets are open, they show clarity more clearly, so we suggest VS2 or better.
Heart
Romantic and unmistakable. A heart looks its best at a larger size, where the shape is easy to read.
You can filter our diamonds by every one of these shapes in the diamond finder.
