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The princess cut is a square shaped diamond created in the 1960’s by A. Nagy of London, but was popularized in the 1980’s by Betzalel Ambar and Israel Itzkowitz. It is often considered the most popular fancy shape to purchase. The price‐per‐carat of a square princess cut diamond is usually slightly cheaper than that of …

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A modified brilliant heart shaped diamond is the ultimate symbol of love. Symmetry is one of the most important aspects when choosing a heart-shaped diamond, as it is critical to have two identical halves. The two wings should be slightly rounded, and the center cleft should be distinct and sharp. With an 8 carat diamond, …

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The radiant cut diamond is the first square cut (the second being the princess) to have a complete brilliant-cut facet pattern applied to both the crown and pavilion, creating a vibrant and lively square diamond. First popular in the 1980’s, the cropped corner square shape of the radiant is a nice bridge between a cushion …

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The cushion cut has a square or rectangular shape with rounded corners, resembling a pillow. They are a great, cost-effective alternative to Round diamonds, as they are similar in appearance and almost as brilliant. As one of the oldest diamond shapes, the cushion cut has evolved a lot over the years. The two main categories …

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The round‐cut diamond is the most popular shape, accounting for 75% of all diamonds sold in most size. This shape’s popularity is attributed to the way it is cut, which, moreso than other shapes, allows it to beautifully reflect light. For 8 carat diamond rings, round isn’t quite as popular a shape, as many people …

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