Shape

Diamonds can be polished into numerous shapes and cutting styles other than the traditional round brilliant cut. While round diamonds are cut to exacting proportions, this is not true of fancy diamonds. Two important factors are that the facets should be well aligned, and that the shape outline should be visually pleasing. While the round brilliant cut is by far the most common and the most brilliant, the selection of one shape over another is a matter of personal choice.

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