{"id":47,"date":"2015-03-25T16:32:12","date_gmt":"2015-03-25T20:32:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ndrdiamond.com\/blog\/?p=47"},"modified":"2024-12-26T16:05:36","modified_gmt":"2024-12-26T21:05:36","slug":"best-proportions-in-a-fancy-shape-diamond-oval-cushion-cut-emerald-cut-pear-shape-radiant-cut-princess-cut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ndrdiamond.com\/blog\/best-proportions-in-a-fancy-shape-diamond-oval-cushion-cut-emerald-cut-pear-shape-radiant-cut-princess-cut\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Proportions in a Fancy Shape Diamond &#8211; Oval, Cushion Cut, Emerald Cut, Pear Shape, Radiant Cut, Princess Cut"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Best Proportions in a Fancy Shape Diamond &#8211;\u00a0Oval, Cushion Cut, Emerald Cut, Pear Shape, Radiant Cut, Princess Cut<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The best answer to the question of &#8220;What are the best proportions of a fancy shape diamond (the generic term for an Oval, Cushion Cut, Emerald Cut, Pear Shape, Radiant Cut, Princess Cut, among others) is that there is not any <em>best<\/em> proportion. \u00a0No laboratory assigns a grade for the proportion of a fancy shape diamond. \u00a0Moreover, there are no scientific parameters for determining what is or is not the &#8220;proper&#8221; dimension or ratio of any particular fancy shape diamond<\/p>\n<p>The idea of what is &#8220;best&#8221; in regard to proportion is somewhat like asking &#8220;What should a beautiful woman look like?&#8221;. \u00a0Everyone has their own idea of beauty. \u00a0It is something that cannot be put on paper with any degree of authority. \u00a0At best, we can perhaps come up with a &#8220;range&#8221;. \u00a0Even then, we must assume that there will always be a multitude of exceptions &#8211; whether it be a beautiful woman or a diamond. \u00a0Some are truly beautiful despite being different from our preconceived notions or parameters.<\/p>\n<p>My 40+ years of working within the diamond trade has given me a thorough understanding of what dimensions are most desirable and advisable. \u00a0Even with such an understanding, one must understand that often the proper dimensions or ratio will change depending on the type of mounting that will be utilized in setting the diamond. \u00a0For instance, it is my experience that a three-stone ring may often look better with a longer Emerald Cut that that which might be in a plain &#8220;solitaire&#8221; mounting or in a classic &#8220;Tapered Baguette&#8221; mounting. Furthermore, a &#8220;Halo&#8221; style \u00a0may require something different from either of the above mounting styles.<\/p>\n<p>Before continuing, I have one very important bit of advice. \u00a0It is not advisable to purchase a fancy shape diamond simply based upon dimensions or ratios or any other descriptive element contained on a GIA grading report! \u00a0I see hundreds of diamonds every week. \u00a0The information that is contained within the grading report has almost nothing to do with the overall beauty of the diamond! \u00a0This is something that must be observed with you eyes -preferably live and in person &#8211; or at least in a photograph. To make you purchase decision based solely on a paper report is setting yourself up for disappointment.<\/p>\n<p>AND now for my suggested parameters: . \u00a0. \u00a0.<\/p>\n<p><strong>OVAL Diamond Proportions: \u00a0Oval <\/strong>\u00a0shaped diamonds come in a wide range of length width ratios ranging fron very short to extremely long. The standard acceptable range is a ratio between 1.20:1 and 1.55:1. \u00a0In my own experience I would not suggest going much below 1.32:1. \u00a0This is a somewhat shorter and wider dimension. \u00a0Some people may prefer a somewhat longer length : width ratio. \u00a0I would \u00a0consider going up to a ratio of 1.50 : 1. \u00a0This, however, is considered long and must be taken into consideration with many other factors of the diamond. Ideally, a ratio of between 1.33:1 and 1.45:1 is almost always a beautifully shaped oval<\/p>\n<p>The 2.02 carat Oval pictured here measures 9.15 x 6.82mm. The ratio is 1.34 :1.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to keep in mind that an Oval diamond &#8211; as well as many other fancy shape diamonds &#8211; is about the length to width ratio as well as the depth and table specifications.<\/p>\n<p><strong>EMERALD CUT Diamond Proportions:\u00a0<\/strong>The correct ratio for Emerald Cut diamonds is basically the same as that for Ovals. \u00a0The ratio is approximately 1.25:1 to 1.50:1. \u00a0Again, this ratio may be somewhat less (like<a href=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.ndrdiamond.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25002-1.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-attachment-id=\"665\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.ndrdiamond.com\/blog\/best-proportions-in-a-fancy-shape-diamond-oval-cushion-cut-emerald-cut-pear-shape-radiant-cut-princess-cut\/25002-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.ndrdiamond.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25002-1.jpg?fit=750%2C750&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,750\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;14&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D7100&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1624541909&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;60&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;500&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.02&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"25002\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.ndrdiamond.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25002-1.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.ndrdiamond.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25002-1.jpg?fit=625%2C625&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-665 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.ndrdiamond.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25002-1.jpg?resize=300%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.ndrdiamond.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25002-1.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.ndrdiamond.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25002-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.ndrdiamond.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25002-1.jpg?resize=624%2C624&amp;ssl=1 624w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.ndrdiamond.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/25002-1.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a> 1.20 : 1), however a longer Emerald Cut may be preferred.<\/p>\n<p>A ratio of 1.55 : 1 is close to the maximum range that I would recommend \u00a0for anyone who is seeking a &#8220;long&#8221; Emerald Cut shape. One must be aware, however, that it is somewhat difficult to find a &#8220;long&#8221; emerald cut that is lively and bright and &#8220;well-cut&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>The 2.04 carat Emerald Cut picture here measures 8.26 x 6.05 mm. The ratio is 1.37 : 1.<\/p>\n<p>A ratio of 1.40:1 is often referred to as a &#8220;credit card&#8221; shape as these dimensions are represented by any standard credit card. This is a desirable ratio \u00a0u<\/p>\n<p><strong>ASSCHER CUT Diamond Proportions: \u00a0<\/strong>An Asscher Cut diamond\u00a0is basically a square Emerald Cut. \u00a0A ratio of 1.05 :1 or less is\u00a0most preferred. It is important top note that GIA will designate Square Emerald Cut within this ratio. \u00a0A \u00a0ratio of up to 1.10 : 1 will still appear square when set into a mounting, although this ratio may<img data-attachment-id=\"51\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.ndrdiamond.com\/blog\/best-proportions-in-a-fancy-shape-diamond-oval-cushion-cut-emerald-cut-pear-shape-radiant-cut-princess-cut\/3-00asschercurevs2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.ndrdiamond.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/3.00AsscherCurEVS2.jpg?fit=450%2C404&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"450,404\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;13&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D70&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1254331178&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;60&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"3.00 Asscher Cut\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.ndrdiamond.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/3.00AsscherCurEVS2.jpg?fit=300%2C269&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.ndrdiamond.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/3.00AsscherCurEVS2.jpg?fit=450%2C404&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-51 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.ndrdiamond.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/3.00AsscherCurEVS2-300x269.jpg?resize=300%2C269\" alt=\"Asscher Cut Proportion\" width=\"300\" height=\"269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.ndrdiamond.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/3.00AsscherCurEVS2.jpg?resize=300%2C269&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.ndrdiamond.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/3.00AsscherCurEVS2.jpg?w=450&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/> be\u00a0discounted more than the 1.05 : 1 ratio as the GIA designation will not designate &#8220;Square&#8221;. \u00a0The ratios between 1.10 and 1.20 : 1 is the &#8220;lost&#8221; area between Emerald Cut and Asscher Cut and are usually less desirable and less expensive..<\/p>\n<p>This 3.00 carat Asscher Cut diamond measures 7.83 x 7.62mm. The ratio is 1.03 :1.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CUSHION CUT Diamond Proportions: <\/strong>The Cushion Cut has become the &#8220;IT&#8221; diamond shape over the past several years &#8211; replacing the Princess Cut as the &#8220;hot&#8221; non-round brilliant shape. I personally think that this is for good reason as a Cushion Cut combines the brilliance of a round diamond with a somewhat square shape. \u00a0For this reason GIA refers to this shape as a &#8220;Cushion Modified Brilliant&#8221; or &#8220;Cushion Brilliant&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>There is no preferred length by width ratio for a Cushion Cut diamond. \u00a0Most Cushions are <a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ndrdiamond.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/5.00CusionHVS2.jpg\"><img data-attachment-id=\"54\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.ndrdiamond.com\/blog\/best-proportions-in-a-fancy-shape-diamond-oval-cushion-cut-emerald-cut-pear-shape-radiant-cut-princess-cut\/5-00cusionhvs2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ndrdiamond.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/5.00CusionHVS2.jpg?fit=450%2C387&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"450,387\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;20&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D70&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1367252811&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;60&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;500&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.008&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"5.00CusionHVS2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ndrdiamond.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/5.00CusionHVS2.jpg?fit=300%2C258&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ndrdiamond.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/5.00CusionHVS2.jpg?fit=450%2C387&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-54 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ndrdiamond.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/5.00CusionHVS2-300x258.jpg?resize=300%2C258\" alt=\"Cushion Cut Proportion\" width=\"300\" height=\"258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ndrdiamond.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/5.00CusionHVS2.jpg?resize=300%2C258&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ndrdiamond.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/5.00CusionHVS2.jpg?w=450&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a>somewhat square in dimensions. \u00a0Others may be somewhat rectangular, although it is extremely difficult to find a Cushion Cut that is of the rectangular dimensions of an Emerald Cut or Oval.<\/p>\n<p>The 5.00 carat Cushion Cut diamond pictured here measures 10.5 x 9.29mm. \u00a0The ratio is 1.11 : 1.<\/p>\n<p>Cushion Cut diamonds, more so than any other shape, can be exceptionally beautiful or not pretty at all. \u00a0It is not a question of dimensions that make a Cushion Cut beautiful; it is a question of the overall shape and faceting &#8211; none of which is characterized by any information on a GIA grading report, including the Polish and Symmetry grades. \u00a0Cushion Cut diamonds must be purchased based on their actual appearance. \u00a0To purchase a Cushion Cut in any other way will lead to serious disappointment. \u00a0(For more insight, please see my post \u00a0<a title=\"Buying a fancy shape diamond \u2013 BUYER BEWARE.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ndrdiamond.com\/blog\/2015\/03\/17\/buying-a-fancy-shape-diamond-buyer-beware\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buying a Fancy Shape Diamond &#8211; BUYER BEWARE!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>PEAR SHAPE Diamond Proportions: <\/strong>Like many fancy shape diamonds, many pear shape diamonds are ugly.\u00a0 A well made and well proportioned Pear Shape can can be spectacular.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.ndrdiamond.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/24717.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-attachment-id=\"666\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.ndrdiamond.com\/blog\/best-proportions-in-a-fancy-shape-diamond-oval-cushion-cut-emerald-cut-pear-shape-radiant-cut-princess-cut\/attachment\/24717\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.ndrdiamond.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/24717.jpg?fit=750%2C750&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,750\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;14&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D7100&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1607356987&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;60&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1000&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"24717\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.ndrdiamond.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/24717.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.ndrdiamond.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/24717.jpg?fit=625%2C625&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-666 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.ndrdiamond.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/24717.jpg?resize=300%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.ndrdiamond.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/24717.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.ndrdiamond.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/24717.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.ndrdiamond.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/24717.jpg?resize=624%2C624&amp;ssl=1 624w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.ndrdiamond.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/24717.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a>My recommended L:W ratio for a Pear Shape diamond is 1.50 :1 to 1.65 : 1.\u00a0 Pear Shape diamonds below 1.45 :1 tend to look squatty.<\/p>\n<p>Pear Shapes, like Ovals, must be looked in terms of the overall shape of the diamond &#8211; and not just the ratio. There should be some degree of roundness to the faceting on the sides. For instance, a poorly cut pear shape can look like a shied or an arrow -despite it being with my recommended ratio parameters.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RADIANT CUT Diamond Proportions: \u00a0<\/strong>A\u00a0Radiant Cut diamond is, in many ways, similar to a Cushion Cut when it<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ndrdiamond.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/24846.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-attachment-id=\"664\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.ndrdiamond.com\/blog\/best-proportions-in-a-fancy-shape-diamond-oval-cushion-cut-emerald-cut-pear-shape-radiant-cut-princess-cut\/attachment\/24846\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ndrdiamond.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/24846.jpg?fit=750%2C750&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,750\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"24846\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ndrdiamond.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/24846.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ndrdiamond.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/24846.jpg?fit=625%2C625&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-664 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ndrdiamond.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/24846.jpg?resize=300%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ndrdiamond.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/24846.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ndrdiamond.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/24846.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ndrdiamond.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/24846.jpg?resize=624%2C624&amp;ssl=1 624w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ndrdiamond.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/24846.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a> comes to dimensions. \u00a0There is no clear cut or &#8220;proper&#8221; length by width ratio. \u00a0Radiant Cuts can be squarish or they can be somewhat rectangular. \u00a0Some may be as rectangular as a long Emerald Cut. \u00a0Most Radiants tend to be squarish; rectangular Radiant Cuts are much more difficult to locate.<\/p>\n<p>The 2.51 Carat Radiant Cut pictured here measures 8.48 x 6.83 mm. The ratio is 1.24 :1. \u00a0This is a beautiful &#8220;rectangular&#8221; Radiant Cut.<\/p>\n<p>Like most fancy shape diamonds, the beauty of this pictured Radiant Cut diamond is not the result of any characteristics noted on the grading report. \u00a0It is simply a matter of beautiful faceting which has nothing to do with the Polish or Symmetry grades as noted on the certificate. \u00a0For more information on this subject, please see \u00a0my post \u00a0<a title=\"Excellent Cut in a Fancy Shape Diamond \u2013 Oval, Cushion Cut, Emerald Cut, Pear Shape, Radiant Cut, Princess Cut\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ndrdiamond.com\/blog\/2015\/03\/13\/excellent-cut-in-a-fancy-shape-diamond-oval-cushion-cut-emerald-cut-pear-shape-radiant-cut-princess-cut\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Excellent Cut in a Fancy Shape Diamond \u2013 Oval, Cushion Cut, Emerald Cut, Pear Shape, Radiant Cut, Princess Cut\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>MOST IMPORTANTLY, though the focus of this post is about ratios and proportions of fancy shape diamonds, I urge the reader and consumer to shop with your eyes and look at each diamond.\u00a0 The GIA report contains a lot of information about a diamond.\u00a0 It in no way describes what the diamond really looks like. Every diamond is a unique combination of a natural gem as well as the work of a diamond cutter\/polisher that must be seen with your eyes to be appreciated.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Best Proportions in a Fancy Shape Diamond &#8211;\u00a0Oval, Cushion Cut, Emerald Cut, Pear Shape, Radiant Cut, Princess Cut \u00a0 The best answer to the question of &#8220;What are the best proportions of a fancy shape diamond (the generic term for an Oval, Cushion Cut, Emerald Cut, Pear Shape, Radiant Cut, Princess Cut, among others) is [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"spay_email":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false},"categories":[7,8],"tags":[6,5,10,3,4],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v16.0.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Best Proportions in a Fancy Shape Diamond - Oval, Cushion Cut, Emerald Cut, Pear Shape, Radiant Cut, Princess Cut &ndash; N D Reiff Company - Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Proportions in a Fancy Shape Diamond - Oval, Cushion Cut, Emerald Cut, Pear Shape, Radiant Cut, Princess Cut Diamond. 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