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Most popular diamond cuts 2017.
Although diamond size often gets the headlines let s take a look at the top 10 most popular diamond cuts in the world.
This is the most popular diamond shape representing approximately 75 of all diamonds sold.
The cushion cut diamond combines a square cut with rounded corners much like a pillow hence the name.
Still the round brilliant cut diamond accounts for 75 of all loose diamond sales.
It has been popular for nearly 100 years and diamond cutters have used theories of light behavior and even mathematical calculations to calculate and optimize the brilliance of the cut.
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About 75 of all diamonds that are sold are round diamonds which also makes it the most popular cut of diamond for an engagement ring.
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Due to the shape of the stone the round cut can maximise the light making it sparkle a lot more than fancier cuts.
The round brilliant cut still reins supreme for brides to be even though other diamonds cuts have gained some traction.
The round cut is the most in demand diamond shape.
A 3 carat round cut diamond set in platinum and flanked by baguettes.
The most popular engagement rings include round princess marquise emerald and cushion cuts but the list extends beyond that.
We can t leave one of the most popular diamond cuts of all time off the list.
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Around 75 of sold diamonds come in this shape.
In fact 75 of all engagement rings are set with a round cut diamond.
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This cut is very versatile and is also the most classic of all cuts.
Although it s not on the top of the list of most popular diamonds now the emerald cut diamond was in high demand during the 1920s at the height of the art deco era.
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The brilliant cut is also once of the most popular cuts for diamonds.
It has a lot of sparkle with 57 facets that catch the light and bring out the best in the diamond.
The symmetry and mirror like effect of the step cut appealed to jewelry lovers of that decade as well as any modern buyer who loves the art deco aesthetic.
This classic cut has been around for almost 200 years and for the first century of its existence was the most popular diamond shape similar to round cut today.
It is a common choice for engagement rings.