Round, Oval, Pear: Popular Gemstone Cuts
How each cut shapes sparkle, color, and the look of a finished piece.
The cut is how a stone is faceted, and it changes how light and color move through it. Round cuts maximize sparkle, while ovals and pears look larger for their weight and lengthen the finger.
Cushion cuts feel soft and vintage. Emerald cuts use long step facets that show off clarity and deep color—ideal for clean, saturated stones.
Choose the shape you love first, then judge how well that particular stone is cut.