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A shield cut lab grown diamond has a flat edge across the top and two sides that taper down to a gentle point, much like the outline of a shield. Cutters usually finish it in a style close to a brilliant cut, using a kite-shaped top facet surrounded by pointed facets near the top. That flat-top, pointed-bottom shape makes it easy to spot next to almost any other cut. That same flat top also makes it simple to line up next to an Emerald or Asscher cut stone in a matching set.
A shield cut lab grown diamond throws off a bright, lively sparkle much like other brilliant-style cuts, since its many angled facets bounce light back in small, quick flashes. The flat top adds a touch of broader flash right at the center, mixing that steady glow with the brilliant sparkle around it. A clean, well-cut shield lab diamond keeps that mix of flash and sparkle steady across its whole face.
Shield stays fixed as the shape here, so carat weight, color, clarity, and how well the stone is cut set the price of this lab created diamond. How well it is cut matters more than usual here, since the facets need to line up evenly across both the flat top and the tapered point. Carat weight and color still make up much of the price.
A pair of shield cut stones often sits on either side of an Emerald or Asscher cut center stone, matching its flat-top look. On its own, a single shield cut also works well as a pendant, worn with the point facing down. Some buyers set a small shield stone into a wide band as a quiet accent. A few designers turn a lab grown shield diamond sideways for a slightly different look along the side of a band.
A shield cut lab diamond gives buyers a shape built to pair well with other step-cut stones. It suits anyone putting together a ring with more than one stone, since it frames a center diamond without pulling focus from it. That matching look is what keeps this cut in steady use as a side stone.
Loose Grown Diamond is pleased to build a shield cut lab grown diamond to your exact preferences. Share the carat weight, color, and clarity you have in mind, or send over a reference photo, and we will begin sourcing or shaping a stone to match your specifications.
A shield cut is most often paired with an Emerald or Asscher cut center stone, since its flat top and clean lines match that same sharp-edged look.
It can be the main stone, though it is more common as a side stone. Some buyers do choose a larger shield cut as a center stone for a bold, art-deco style look.
No. Its facet pattern sits close to other brilliant-style cuts, so it hides small inclusions about as well as similar shapes do. A very light stone can still show a flaw near the surface, so clarity is still worth checking.
