How to Choose Best Lab Diamond Shape for Your Beloved?

Lab created diamonds can be cut into various shapes, these shapes are similar to what many natural diamonds are cut in. So many choices confuse consumers and make them second-guess their first choice.

It is essential that you choose the best diamond shape and cut which fits the type of jewelry you’re looking for. Man-made diamonds have such clarity and brilliance that if you don’t choose the right shape, you won’t be able to get the best shine or sparkle out of them.

Let us help you understand all the factors you should be aware of before choosing your lab grown loose diamond’s shape.

How Lab Diamonds Are Made?

Lab grown or cultured diamonds have the same chemical makeup, atomic composition, and dazzle as mined diamonds, with the added advantage of costing more than 40% less than the latter. There are various methods through which diamonds are made in labs, however, all of them use some fusion of heat, pressure, and carbon to gradually form crystal layers and grow diamonds.

The finished stones cannot be called artificial or synthetic at the risk of being considered inferior in any way from mined diamonds. You can put your faith in lab grown diamonds since they are subject to the same test of authenticity and specifications by independent gemological institutes as mined diamonds are.

Every cultured diamond, weighing more than .25 carats, has an original laser attached to its girdle as a means of certification from a gemological institute.

Lab grown diamonds not only sparkle the same way as mined diamonds do but also come in an array of colors that are not always available when nature is in control of the crystallization process.

Speaking from a strictly scientific point of view, lab grown diamonds are purer than mined diamonds with respect to clarity, strain, and quality as their chemical composition comes into being in completely monitored conditions.

Moreover, cultured diamonds have the same optical attributes, physical features, and crystal composition as mined diamonds do. In this sense, what are “real” diamonds between these two becomes a virtually futile question.

What is left then is to make a selection in terms of the quality of the diamond, with the help of the 4 Cs.

Understanding the 4Cs

The 4 Cs of evaluating diamond quality has not only become a globally accepted language but also a handy set of parameters for any consumer lacking in-depth knowledge of diamond selection. 

Established system of grading by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) in 1953, these 4Cs are Color, Clarity, Cut, and Carat Weight which help make a very official biased, objective, and reliable assessment of diamond quality and its worth.

These components interact with each other and might even be codependent in a diamond, making a comprehensive and holistic assessment necessary rather than an isolated inquiry into an individual component.

Each component is thus important and needs to be well-balanced with the other features, only then can a diamond be truly worth the investment. The key is to spend wisely on every feature so as to get a well-rounded diamond.

Here’s a little about every component to give you a foundational understanding of evaluating your diamonds:

Color

Diamonds are usually graded in terms of how colorless or white they are. The ones with a tint of color (blue, pink, yellow, green) are usually termed “fancy” and fall outside the typical color grading system followed everywhere.

The GIA classifies diamonds from D (the most colorless) to Z (light yellow or brown). Although you may find examples of the difference in the color of diamonds in each grade, the cut, clarity, and carat weight can have a big impact on the visibility of the color of a finished stone.

For instance, the brilliance or dazzle exuded by the diamond largely depends on the cut, making the grade essentially insignificant in comparison. The pricing of a diamond is in direct correlation with the color grade, however, two adjacent grades can hardly be recognized by the naked eye.

Colored diamonds or “fancy” diamonds, on the other hand, cannot be found on this grading chart made for white diamonds and have to be evaluated separately due to their apparent distinctiveness.

Lab grown diamonds obtained through the CVD process are mostly inclined towards the D-scale as they are very pure and lack any impurities. While the majority of mined diamonds on the other hand tend to have a slight yellow tint in them.

Clarity

Both mined diamonds and lab grown diamonds are vulnerable to crystalline infirmities, known as ‘inclusions’ or ‘blemishes’, the former being small crystals or atomic impurities trapped within the diamond that might come to the surface and affect the appearance whereas the latter appears on the surface of the diamond.

Inclusions and blemishes have a direct impact on the clarity and light reflection properties of a diamond and form the basis of calculating the clarity of diamonds. The clarity grading scale offered by GIA can be branched into 6 main categories as follows-

• Flawless (FL)
• Internally Flawless (IF)
• Very Very Small Inclusions (VVS1)
• Very Very Small Inclusions (VVS2)
• Very Small Inclusions 1 (VS1)
• Very Small Inclusions 2 (VS2)
• Small Inclusions 1 (SI1)
• Small Inclusions 2 (SI2)
• Inclusions 1 (I1)
• Inclusions 2 (I2)
• Inclusions 3 (I3)

These grades act as a common measure for every jeweler despite what their nationality. Since the difference in this scale is minuscule, one is advised to see if the inclusions or blemishes are visible or stark in appearance. 

While the presence of inclusions and blemishes are seen in both lab grown and naturally mined diamonds. Lab grown diamonds are cheaper, made on-demand, and thus can be modified when needed. 

Shape	Carat	Cut	Color	Clarity	Price
cushion	2.47	Ideal	D	IF	$5892 $5611	View
pear	2.30	Ideal	G	VS1	$550 $524	View
emerald	2.51	Ideal	H	SI1	$522 $497	View
emerald	2.51	Ideal	H	SI1	$522 $497	View
round	2.36	Ideal	I	VS1	$654 $623	View
cushion	2.36	Very Good	D	VS1	$2552 $1914	View
round	2.59	Ideal	F	VVS2	$974 $828	View
oval	2.37	Very Good	E	VVS2	$2421 $1816	View
radiant	2.50	Ideal	G	VS1	$888 $666	View
cushion	2.56	Ideal	E	VVS2	$1719 $1289	View
round	2.56	Ideal	E	VVS2	$885 $752	View
round	2.55	Ideal	E	VVS2	$880 $748	View
round	2.40	Excellent	F	VS1	$751 $638	View
round	2.36	Ideal	E	VS1	$2169 $1844	View
radiant	2.56	Ideal	G	VS2	$953 $715	View
radiant	2.38	Very Good	D	VS1	$2859 $2144	View
round	2.56	Ideal	E	VVS2	$885 $752	View
round	2.47	Ideal	D	VS1	$958 $814	View
emerald	2.56	Ideal	E	VS1	$995 $746	View
round	2.41	Ideal	F	VVS2	$1585 $1189	View

Cut

The cut of a diamond is perhaps the most important feature as it weighs heavily on the overall look of the finished gem and can also make or break the charm of the other components.

Diamond cut is not merely the final shape of the diamond but is meticulously concerned with: –

• The angle of every cut
• Symmetrical dimensions
• Proportions 
• Brilliance (the reflection of internal and external white light) 
• Scintillation (the dark areas produced through reflections and the general dazzle)
• Fire (the scattering of white light into a rainbow)
• Finishing touches

Cut decides the most important aspect for a consumer i.e. the sparkle factor. The GIA grading scale for diamond cuts ranges from Ideal, Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair, and Poor. 

However, the end result of a cut depends on the intention of a cutter, for instance, the maximum carat weight may be the concern but that might result in the diamond being too shallow to reflect light. 

While deciding on a cut, even the negligible increments in prices are worth it as the difference in cut will make a big difference, fundamentally, on the aesthetic appeal of the diamond.

Carat Weight

There is a common misconception that the carat weight is indicative of the size of the diamond. On the contrary, its meaning is only restricted to the weight of the stone. A diamond of 1 carat roughly weighs 200 milligrams, the same as the quarter of a small raisin.

1 carat lab diamond can be of different sizes depending on the cut. However, a 1 carat diamond will always be better to purchase than a 1.5-carat diamond no matter how much it weighs, as the latter may not hold the same dazzle.

The price of a diamond is directly proportional to its carat as larger diamonds are obviously more sought after. 

Overall appearance and brilliance carry much more leverage for a diamond than the carat weight. 

Different Types of Lab Diamond Shapes:

Here is a brief on some best diamond shapes that are most popular.

Round Brilliant Diamond

Being the most popular diamond shape of all time, round diamonds constitute almost 75% of the total diamonds in the market. One of the major reasons for this is that a round shape best accentuates the brilliance of a diamond, and, what better, it goes well with vintage and contemporary designs of jewelry due to its symmetrical proportions and stunning brilliance. It is formally called Round Brilliant Cut (RBC) and was invented by Marcel Tolkowsky in 1919. A round cut has 58 facets and allows the light to go to the bottom of the diamond all the way back up.

Shape	Carat	Cut	Color	Clarity	Price
round	2.73	Ideal	H	VVS2	$618 $589	View
round	3.09	Ideal	E	VS1	$846 $806	View
round	3.09	Ideal	E	VS1	$846 $806	View
round	2.87	Ideal	F	VVS2	$25060 $23867	View
round	2.71	Ideal	I	VS1	$680 $648	View
round	3.02	Excellent	F	VS1	$1411 $1344	View
round	2.83	Ideal	I	VVS2	$681 $649	View
round	2.36	Ideal	I	VS1	$654 $623	View
round	3.01	Excellent	G	VS2	$1220 $915	View
round	3.02	Excellent	G	SI1	$1160 $870	View
round	2.52	Excellent	G	SI1	$896 $672	View
round	3.06	Ideal	H	SI1	$1145 $859	View
round	2.56	Ideal	H	VS2	$971 $728	View
round	2.53	Excellent	E	SI1	$953 $715	View
round	2.52	Excellent	E	SI1	$951 $713	View
round	3.00	Excellent	F	SI1	$1180 $885	View
round	2.56	Very Good	I	VS2	$1023 $767	View
round	3.01	Excellent	G	VS1	$1267 $950	View
round	3.01	Excellent	G	VS1	$1267 $950	View
round	3.00	Very Good	G	VS1	$1415 $1061	View

Princess Cut Diamond

Invented in 1961, the princess cut has a rectangular or square shape face-up and looks similar to an inverted pyramid with four beveled sides. It is the second most popular diamond shape after round, with almost 30% of the engagement rings being princess cut. This cut is lower in price as it is easier to carve out, with almost 49 to 144 facets. An increase in the amount of facets makes the flaws less discoverable. However, this shape is not as brilliant as round and is very vulnerable to damage due to its sharp corners.

Shape	Carat	Cut	Color	Clarity	Price
princess	2.11	Ideal	D	VVS2	$602 $573	View
princess	2.70	Ideal	G	VS1	$1148 $861	View
princess	2.62	Ideal	G	VS1	$1119 $839	View
princess	2.64	Ideal	E	VS1	$1943 $1457	View
princess	2.77	Ideal	G	VS1	$1177 $883	View
princess	2.80	Ideal	G	VS1	$1188 $891	View
princess	2.82	Ideal	E	VS1	$2247 $1685	View
princess	2.83	Ideal	G	VVS2	$1973 $1480	View
princess	2.84	Ideal	F	VS1	$1257 $943	View
princess	2.66	Ideal	G	VS1	$1133 $850	View
princess	2.66	Ideal	G	VVS2	$1864 $1398	View
princess	2.91	Ideal	G	VVS2	$2027 $1520	View
princess	2.31	Ideal	F	VS1	$1081 $811	View
princess	2.30	Ideal	F	VS1	$1079 $809	View
princess	2.29	Ideal	F	VS1	$1076 $807	View
princess	2.48	Ideal	E	VS2	$1704 $1278	View
princess	3.01	Ideal	G	VS2	$2047 $1535	View
princess	2.61	Ideal	G	VS1	$1116 $837	View
princess	3.08	Ideal	G	VS1	$2209 $1657	View
princess	2.68	Ideal	G	VS1	$1143 $857	View

Emerald Cut Diamond

Popularly referred to as the shape of glamor, the emerald cut is a rectangular shaped cut with angles analogous to that of a staircase, known as a ‘stair cut’. These angles allow the light to pass with dramatic, wider flashes and make the brilliance unique.

Initially devised to suit emeralds due to their brittle composition, the emerald cut is not as brilliant or fiery as the round cut but gives off a playful hall of mirrors illusion with the light and dark planes playing together. The flat table or top of the diamond allows a good look into the clarity of the diamond. It is a very vintage look, as the cut was most famous in the 1920s.

Shape	Carat	Cut	Color	Clarity	Price
emerald	3.01	Ideal	D	VVS1	$1657 $1578	View
emerald	2.76	Ideal	F	VVS2	$768 $731	View
emerald	3.00	Ideal	E	VS1	$1537 $1464	View
emerald	2.94	Ideal	E	VVS1	$2306 $2196	View
emerald	2.51	Ideal	H	SI1	$522 $497	View
emerald	2.51	Ideal	H	SI1	$522 $497	View
emerald	3.02	Ideal	H	VS1	$1380 $1035	View
emerald	2.39	Ideal	E	VS1	$871 $653	View
emerald	3.05	Ideal	H	VS2	$1281 $961	View
emerald	3.01	Ideal	E	VS1	$1677 $1258	View
emerald	3.01	Ideal	G	VS1	$1024 $768	View
emerald	2.85	Ideal	D	VS1	$931 $698	View
emerald	2.56	Ideal	D	VVS2	$1173 $880	View
emerald	2.95	Ideal	E	VS1	$1093 $820	View
emerald	3.03	Ideal	G	VS1	$1452 $1089	View
emerald	3.08	Ideal	G	VS1	$1476 $1107	View
emerald	2.75	Ideal	G	VVS2	$1484 $1113	View
emerald	2.11	Ideal	E	VS1	$1551 $1163	View
emerald	2.79	Ideal	F	VVS2	$1556 $1167	View
emerald	2.95	Ideal	E	VS1	$1093 $820	View

Oval Cut Diamond

Oval have all the brilliance and curved edges of a round cut but are more unique due to a simple alteration in shape. The elongated shape not only adds character to the stone but also makes it appear to have more carats and is far less prone to chipping.

It also fits the bill much better than the round cut. The design has unknown origins but was only recently mastered in 1957, by a Russian diamond cutter by the name of Lazare Kaplan.

One thing to remember is that the oval shape must be chosen with the perfect ratio. A larger ratio can give a more elongated look but there are risks of the light not bouncing off of the middle of the diamond, giving the appearance an undesirable ‘bow-tie effect. A perfect ratio is 1.30 to 1.45 to make sure the light is not split within the diamond and it shines as a whole.

Shape	Carat	Cut	Color	Clarity	Price
oval	3.03	Ideal	F	VVS1	$1811 $1725	View
oval	3.06	Ideal	D	VS1	$1216 $912	View
oval	2.32	Ideal	E	VS2	$883 $662	View
oval	3.07	Ideal	G	VS2	$1141 $856	View
oval	2.22	Ideal	E	VS2	$848 $636	View
oval	2.50	Ideal	F	VS1	$1067 $800	View
oval	3.04	Ideal	F	VVS1	$2944 $2208	View
oval	2.10	Excellent	D	VVS2	$1333 $1000	View
oval	2.57	Ideal	E	VS1	$1400 $1050	View
oval	2.54	Ideal	D	VVS2	$1583 $1187	View
oval	3.04	Ideal	E	VS2	$1568 $1176	View
oval	3.01	Ideal	E	VVS2	$1157 $868	View
oval	2.51	Ideal	E	VS1	$1368 $1026	View
oval	3.03	Ideal	F	VS1	$1640 $1230	View
oval	3.02	Ideal	E	VS1	$1299 $974	View
oval	2.10	Ideal	E	VS1	$845 $634	View
oval	3.08	Excellent	E	VVS2	$1937 $1453	View
oval	3.04	Ideal	D	VS1	$1957 $1468	View
oval	3.10	Excellent	D	VS2	$2124 $1593	View
oval	2.10	Ideal	E	VS1	$1069 $802	View

Marquise Cut Diamond

Resembling the arc of a smile, the marquise cut has been a timeless favorite among diamond lovers. It was invented back in the 18th century during the reign of Louis XIV and named after his famous mistress, Marquise de Pompadour. They are also called eye-shaped or boat-shaped. However, these are rarely seen in engagement rings, which makes them all the more unique.

It has almost 60 facets and can make the fingers appear thinner and longer when worn on a ring. One added advantage of the marquise cut is that it makes the diamond appear to have more carats due to its elongated body. It has become a recent trend to wear the marquise cut in a halo setting, meaning horizontally.

Shape	Carat	Cut	Color	Clarity	Price
marquise	2.52	Ideal	E	VS2	$2184 $1638	View
marquise	3.02	Ideal	D	VS2	$4088 $3066	View
marquise	2.12	Ideal	D	VS1	$1947 $1460	View
marquise	3.06	Ideal	E	VS1	$3208 $2406	View
marquise	2.58	Ideal	D	VVS2	$3008 $2256	View
marquise	3.00	Ideal	D	VS1	$3067 $2300	View
marquise	2.88	Ideal	E	VVS2	$3091 $2318	View
marquise	3.05	Ideal	D	SI1	$3528 $2646	View
marquise	3.09	Ideal	H	SI1	$2507 $1880	View
marquise	2.55	Ideal	F	VS1	$2341 $1756	View
marquise	3.03	Ideal	D	VS2	$3704 $2778	View
marquise	3.04	Ideal	F	VS1	$3053 $2290	View
marquise	3.04	Ideal	E	VS1	$3187 $2390	View
marquise	2.16	Ideal	G	VS1	$1824 $1368	View
marquise	3.01	Ideal	F	VVS2	$2560 $1920	View
marquise	3.03	Ideal	F	VVS2	$2576 $1932	View
marquise	2.20	Ideal	G	VVS2	$1432 $1074	View
marquise	3.03	Ideal	G	VS2	$4059 $3044	View
marquise	3.07	Ideal	G	VS1	$4507 $3380	View
marquise	2.53	Ideal	E	VS2	$2281 $1711	View

Pear Cut Diamond

The pear shape resembles a teardrop or a pendeloque and has some appeal to it as it usually points towards the owner when put on a ring. Its signature outline is immediately recognizable.

It is donned by many celebrities, most recently being Ariana Grande with her engagement ring. However, since it is a fancy shaped diamond, it is not allotted a cut quality grade from GIA and is incredibly hard to master. More so, it is also vulnerable to damage at the tip.

Shape	Carat	Cut	Color	Clarity	Price
pear	2.30	Ideal	G	VS1	$550 $524	View
pear	3.06	Ideal	I	VS1	$872 $830	View
pear	2.51	Ideal	D	VS1	$1071 $803	View
pear	2.58	Ideal	E	VS1	$995 $746	View
pear	3.08	Ideal	F	VVS2	$1356 $1017	View
pear	2.10	Ideal	E	VVS2	$1113 $835	View
pear	3.09	Ideal	F	VVS2	$1360 $1020	View
pear	2.37	Ideal	F	VVS2	$1044 $783	View
pear	2.57	Ideal	F	VS1	$1052 $789	View
pear	2.50	Ideal	E	VS1	$1035 $776	View
pear	3.07	Ideal	G	VS1	$1203 $902	View
pear	2.10	Ideal	F	VVS1	$955 $716	View
pear	3.00	Ideal	G	VS2	$1281 $961	View
pear	3.03	Ideal	F	VS2	$1320 $990	View
pear	2.60	Ideal	E	VVS2	$1244 $933	View
pear	2.57	Ideal	E	VVS2	$1713 $1285	View
pear	3.08	Ideal	D	VVS2	$3067 $2300	View
pear	2.32	Ideal	E	VS1	$1128 $846	View
pear	3.03	Ideal	E	VVS2	$1380 $1035	View
pear	3.00	Ideal	D	VVS2	$1867 $1400	View

Cushion Cut Diamond

Also known as the pillow-cut due to its cushion-like shape, is essentially a square cut with rounded corners. It has become the de-facto diamond shape in the 20th and 21st centuries. Since it has a large open table, cushion cuts must be stones with higher clarity and a colorless palette.

Shape	Carat	Cut	Color	Clarity	Price
cushion	2.74	Ideal	E	VVS2	$810 $771	View
cushion	2.47	Ideal	D	IF	$5892 $5611	View
cushion	2.91	Ideal	E	VVS2	$1166 $1110	View
cushion	3.04	Ideal	E	VS1	$813 $774	View
cushion	2.74	Ideal	F	VS1	$1047 $785	View
cushion	2.59	Ideal	E	VS1	$1403 $1052	View
cushion	2.58	Ideal	F	VS1	$1519 $1139	View
cushion	2.52	Ideal	F	VS1	$2301 $1726	View
cushion	2.85	Ideal	G	VS1	$1635 $1226	View
cushion	3.10	Ideal	E	VS2	$1457 $1093	View
cushion	3.03	Ideal	E	VS2	$1429 $1072	View
cushion	2.50	Ideal	F	VS1	$2284 $1713	View
cushion	3.03	Ideal	F	VVS2	$1480 $1110	View
cushion	2.85	Ideal	F	VVS2	$1281 $961	View
cushion	3.00	Ideal	F	VS1	$1800 $1350	View
cushion	3.01	Ideal	D	VVS2	$1827 $1370	View
cushion	3.06	Ideal	E	VVS2	$1751 $1313	View
cushion	3.06	Ideal	D	VS1	$1528 $1146	View
cushion	3.10	Ideal	E	VVS2	$1595 $1196	View
cushion	2.79	Ideal	F	VS1	$1281 $961	View

Radiant Cut Diamond

This fancy diamond shape resembles a square with rounded corners. With 70 facets, the radiant cut has an extraordinary sparkle due to its cut. This fancy diamond shape is used to maximize the effect of its original color, it is not a common cut. A man-made diamond of radiant cut will look great on rings and earrings.

Shape	Carat	Cut	Color	Clarity	Price
radiant	2.76	Ideal	D	VVS1	$2401 $1801	View
radiant	2.10	Ideal	F	VS2	$899 $674	View
radiant	2.10	Ideal	F	VS2	$899 $674	View
radiant	3.01	Ideal	H	VS1	$3197 $2398	View
radiant	3.02	Ideal	G	VS1	$3691 $2768	View
radiant	2.10	Ideal	F	VS2	$899 $674	View
radiant	2.56	Ideal	F	VS1	$1029 $772	View
radiant	2.10	Ideal	F	VS2	$907 $680	View
radiant	2.93	Ideal	D	VVS1	$3611 $2708	View
radiant	2.58	Ideal	E	VVS1	$2212 $1659	View
radiant	2.31	Ideal	G	VS2	$2403 $1802	View
radiant	2.59	Ideal	E	VVS2	$2524 $1893	View
radiant	2.58	Ideal	D	VVS2	$3032 $2274	View
radiant	2.34	Ideal	F	VS2	$983 $737	View
radiant	2.50	Ideal	G	VS1	$1121 $841	View
radiant	3.10	Very Good	D	VVS1	$5203 $3902	View
radiant	2.56	Ideal	D	VVS1	$2287 $1715	View
radiant	3.07	Ideal	E	VVS2	$3136 $2352	View
radiant	2.90	Ideal	E	IF	$9887 $7415	View
radiant	3.07	Ideal	E	VS1	$3652 $2739	View

Heart Cut

This cut is a modified version of the round cut. It usually has 56 to 58 facets, very close to the round cut. A forever symbol of love, the heart shaped cut is in itself a declaration of love. However, visibility can be a problem with a cut having a very specific shape, or rather, representing a symbol.

A length-to-width ratio that is close to 1.00 is ideal and the stone must weigh more than 1 carat or it will risk having a confusing appearance. It can serve all purposes, with the earliest well-known example being a ring of heart cut famously gifted as a symbol of friendship from Mary Queen of Scots to Queen Elizabeth in 1562.

Shape	Carat	Cut	Color	Clarity	Price
heart	3.09	Ideal	F	VS1	$2272 $1704	View
heart	2.53	Ideal	E	VS1	$2655 $1991	View
heart	3.09	Ideal	E	VS2	$2661 $1996	View
heart	3.10	Ideal	F	VVS2	$3035 $2276	View
heart	2.72	Ideal	F	VS2	$1917 $1438	View
heart	2.96	Ideal	E	VS2	$2348 $1761	View
heart	3.01	Ideal	E	VS1	$2903 $2177	View
heart	2.79	Ideal	E	VS1	$2112 $1584	View
heart	2.42	Ideal	E	VS2	$1648 $1236	View
heart	2.54	Ideal	H	VS1	$1725 $1294	View
heart	2.50	Ideal	E	VS2	$1768 $1326	View
heart	2.48	Ideal	D	VS2	$1752 $1314	View
heart	2.46	Ideal	G	VS2	$1779 $1334	View
heart	3.07	Ideal	G	VVS2	$2635 $1976	View
heart	2.51	Ideal	E	VVS1	$2720 $2040	View
heart	2.14	Ideal	D	VVS2	$1627 $1220	View
heart	2.91	Ideal	D	VS1	$4391 $3293	View
heart	2.70	Ideal	E	VS1	$2467 $1850	View
heart	2.23	Ideal	D	VVS2	$1689 $1267	View
heart	3.01	Ideal	G	VS1	$2000 $1500	View

Things to Consider While Choosing the Best Diamond Shape:

We know one question, “What is the best diamond shape?”, will come to your mind whenever you think of purchasing a new diamond. But don’t worry, we are here to answer your question.

Appearance and Size

The appearance and size of a man-made diamond are widely dependent on the cut which is given to it. A cut of the diamond can make it look bigger or smaller depending on how shallow, deep, or just right the cut is. It is how the diamond is cut that determines the precise size. This diamond size chart will give you a thorough approach to identifying your size.

The table of a diamond is the flat surface on top, which resembles a table. At times diamonds are faced with their table facing upwards, this gives a sense of clarity to diamonds. This is present in shapes like emerald or asscher. However, due to this shape, the diamond may not look as large as a diamond with the same carat weight. According to experts the princess and marquise are cut to maximize the size of a diamond.

Preferred Price

Different cuts have different prices. It all depends on the complexity and the shine and brilliance the cut provides. Many fancy diamonds that have oval or emerald cuts are seen to be cheaper than other cut diamonds. These cuts also allow a larger carat weight in the finished man-made diamond. The reason is that less part of the diamond will be wasted in these cuts, while if a fancy cut were to be given more parts of the diamond are wasted.

Other shapes like pear or heart can help in the removal of more inclusions from the rough diamond; this leads to less wastage of the rough diamond. Cuts like the marquise, princess, and asscher are expensive cuts. You can use our diamond price calculator to determine the right price for your diamond.

Personal Preference

While the price and appearance of the diamond matter significantly, it is your preference that has the optimum place in these parameters. What type of man-made diamond would you like to wear? Or what type of lab grown fancy diamond would you like to buy? Buying a man made diamond or a diamond, in general, is an investment, hence such questions matter.

Make Sure You Receive Grading Reports For Your Diamonds

One must ask before deciding to purchase a diamond is the lab grown diamond grading report. An expert, or yourself, must peruse and be satisfied with the same to ensure the quality of the diamonds from an authoritative and recognized gemological institute. 

This report will contain and certify all the minute details of the 4 Cs of a diamond, identify your lab grown diamonds as those made in the laboratory and list out all the proportions, identifications, measurements, and finish of the stone. 

These reports also verify the process of creating the diamond and make sure only the best technologies are used in the laboratory.

Where to Buy the Best Shape of Lab Diamonds?

When looking to buy lab-grown diamonds opting to purchase diamonds online can be cost-effective, potentially allowing you to save up to 20% on your diamond purchase.

We offer a wide range of lab-grown certified diamonds in various shapes or sizes and also offer customization options. Explore exclusive savings with our promo code when elevating your diamond shopping experience.

Conclusion

When it comes to lab grown diamonds, their specifications are easy to trace and point out, making the purchase an easily well-informed one. You must endeavor to ensure whether the company making the diamonds has legitimate interests and whether it is really sustainable.

With the perfect company, no matter what the cut, the diamond will always be a green option and an ethical purchase. The people facing hardships in diamond mines can have other career options whereas demand for a sustainable alternative in the same business will also grow simultaneously, making it a win-win.

We Hope, you will like this guide “How to Choose Best Diamond Shape for Your Beloved”. We at Loose Grown Diamonds create high-quality lab grown diamonds which are eco-friendly and certified by GIA/IGI/GCAL. Each of these stones is made with love and care to meet our customer’s needs and exceed their expectations.

Be sure to check out our diamond inventory if you are interested in purchasing a lab-cultured diamond at the most affordable price possible.

FAQs

Which lab diamond shape is the most popular?
The round brilliant cut is the most popular lab diamond shape and is widely preferred for its timeless and classic appeal.

What diamond shape looks the biggest?
The oval diamond shape often appears larger due to its elongated design.

What is the most expensive diamond shape?
The round brilliant cut is generally the most expensive diamond shape due to its optimal light reflection and popularity.

Can lab diamonds be customized into unique shapes?
Yes, we offer customization options, allowing customers to create unique shapes based on their preferences.

Can lab diamonds have inclusions based on their shape?
Inclusions and flaws in lab diamonds are not shape-dependent. They are typically influenced by factors like the diamond’s growth process and the quality of manufacturing. A diamond’s clarity is assessed separately from its shape.

Are lab diamonds shape suitable for engagement rings?
Lab diamonds shape are highly suitable for engagement rings. The choice of shape depends on personal preference, style, and the overall design of the ring.