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Diamonds come in 15 shapes at Fenora — from the classic round brilliant to the distinctive hexagone, Portuguese and lozenge. This guide introduces every shape, explains the difference between shape and cut, and helps buyers understand which shape might suit them.
Shape and cut describe different things. Shape refers to the outline of the diamond — round, oval, pear, emerald, cushion, marquise. Cut refers to how well the faceting has been done — whether the proportions produce maximum light performance. A round diamond can be cut excellently or poorly. An oval can be cut to show or hide its bow tie.
When people say "cut" in casual conversation they often mean shape. In the grading world, cut means quality of execution. The IGI grades round brilliant cut quality as Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair or Poor. For other shapes (oval, pear, cushion etc), cut quality is assessed through the proportions and visual performance rather than a single letter grade.
| Shape | Type | Character | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Brilliant | Brilliant cut | Maximum brilliance, universal | Any aesthetic — the most versatile |
| Oval | Brilliant cut | Romantic, elongating | Shorter fingers — appears larger than round |
| Cushion | Brilliant cut | Soft, vintage-adjacent, warm | Romantic aesthetic, suits halos |
| Princess | Brilliant cut | Contemporary, geometric, square | Modern aesthetic, brilliant sparkle in square format |
| Emerald | Step cut | Sophisticated, architectural, Art Deco | Refined, deliberate aesthetic |
| Radiant | Mixed cut | Brilliant, rectangular | Maximum sparkle in a rectangular format |
| Pear | Brilliant cut | Romantic, directional, teardrop | Most romantic — elongates significantly |
| Marquise | Brilliant cut | Dramatic, maximum elongation | Confident, theatrical aesthetic |
| Asscher | Step cut | Art Deco, vintage, geometric octagonal | Specific period aesthetic, very individual |
| Heart | Brilliant cut | Love, personal, bold statement | Most personal — the love symbol as a stone |
| Dutch Marquise | Brilliant cut | Softer marquise, approachable elongation | Elongation without extreme points |
| Hexagone | Brilliant cut | Six-sided, geometric, extraordinary individual | Completely distinctive — no one else has this |
| Portuguese | Brilliant cut round | Round outline, exceptional fire from many facets | Maximum light performance in a familiar outline |
| Elongated Cushion | Brilliant cut | Soft elongation, modern cushion | Romantic + practical — flattering elongation with cushion warmth |
| Lozenge | Brilliant cut | Four equal sides, four points, geometric bold | Uncompromisingly individual — geometric statement |
Book a free online consultation. Yash Chandpara shows all 15 Fenora shapes in video and helps find the right one for your specific brief.
