Trending Brilliance: The Top Diamond Shapes for Modern Brides

Is a diamond ever just a diamond? Well, yes and no. While there are certainly many ways to categorize our sparkly little friends, one attribute in particular will tend to steal the show visually, becoming a paramount factor in determining the overall beauty of the stone itself. The cuts of diamonds, the pattern into which each facet is etched against the surface, come in many categories, some more common than others. The spotlight is hitting a few of our favorites right now, and we want you to be the first to know about what's trending hard right now.

1. Round Cut Diamonds

The round cut brilliant diamond will be the one that most recognize instantly as the iconic center stone featured prominently upon engagement rings across the board. Engineered to sparkle brightly, the round cut is known to enhance the appearance of the diamond, making it look larger than its true carat weight.

2. Princess Cut Diamonds

Another tried-and-true engagement ring staple, princess cut diamonds, hail all the way from 1960's London. The configuration of facets can range between 49 and 144, suited to the individual diamond's size. The firepower of the princess cut is difficult to match, lending whatever ring it finds itself a part of an elegant and feminine touch that will romance any woman with a soft spot for jewelry that feels royal.

3. Cushion Cut Diamonds

Cushion-shaped diamonds are another way of customizing the exact specifications of the cut to the reality of the diamond at hand. While there is no exact formula for a cushion cut diamond, all of them have a few things in common: an oblong body and gently rounded corners. This technique is an excellent choice for those seeking to elevate a diamond with some amount of imperfection that must be glossed over.

4. Oval Cut Diamonds

Oval cut diamonds have got to be one of our favorite alternative takes on something we are already so familiar and in love with. This season, we are especially feeling oval diamonds set upon their sides, creating a unique silhouette against the hand that is at once refreshing and comfortably tame.

5. Emerald Cut Diamonds

Our top trending pick by far right now. Geometric and modern, an emerald cut consists of a rectangular stone mirrored internally with parallel facets that flash for days and days. The step-stair pattern emerald cut diamonds are known for leaving nothing to the imagination, however, so a base stone free of inclusions will be ideal in this context.

Find Brilliance with BARONS Jewelers

There is little that our California jewelry store will be unable to provide - in addition to the types of diamonds listed above, BARONS Jewelers also home to plenty more in the world of bridal and fashion jewelry, including pear-shaped diamonds, radiant-cut diamond, and much more. No matter what on your radar is piquing your interest, our promise to you is that our team is more than capable of bringing you one step closer to the diamond ring of your dreams.