Square & Rectangle Diamonds
Square and rectangular diamond shapes include princess cut, emerald cut and radiant cut diamonds.
Rectangular shaped diamonds are aren't always a standard rectangle, which has long side that are twice as long as short sides. You'll find diamonds in bar-shapes and other rectangular proportions.
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- Princess cuts are brilliant cut diamonds.
- Emerald cut diamonds have clipped corners and the clips provide a perfect spot for prongs to hold the stone in place. The emerald cut is a step cut.
- The overall shape of a radiant cut diamond is similar to the shape of an emerald cut diamond, but the radiant's faceting is different. It gives the diamond a sparkle more like the brilliant cutting style than the step facets of an emerald cut stone.
- Some inclusions might be more apparent in a rectangular cut stone.
- The Asscher cut is a vintage diamond cut that's popular with brides. The Asscher has clipped corners that are sometimes deep enough to make the diamond appear to be an octagon.
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