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Choose a Diamond Shape

Facts and photos to help you choose the best diamond shape for your engagement ring and other diamond jewelry.
Choose Your Favorite Diamond Shape
Shopping for an engagement ring can be overwhelming if you go unprepared, because there are so many important decisions to make in order to get the "right" engagement ring. Choosing a diamond shape is one of those critical issues, and this visual tour of the popular diamond shapes preps you for the neverending number of engagement ring designs you'll see when you go shopping.
Four Easy Ways to Choose a Diamond Shape
Four ways to narrow down your favorite diamond shapes and cuts.
About Diamond Cuts
Diamond cuts and diamond shapes are related--but they aren't the same thing. Use this tutorial to learn the basics of a good diamond cut.
Fancy Color Diamonds
This tutorial is all about fancy color diamonds. You'll find a good range of photos of different diamond shapes.

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