round cut

Classic gemstone shape

Round cut describes a gemstone, especially a diamond, shaped into a circular form when viewed from above.

The standard round brilliant cut features 57 or 58 precisely angled facets designed to maximize light reflection and sparkle.

It's the most popular diamond shape for engagement rings: She chose a classic round cut over a princess cut.

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light performance · engagement · engagement ring · clarity · carat · solitaire · princess · cushion · oval · marquise · pear · emerald · radiant · setting · prong · band · jeweler · loupe

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Opposites
diamond/gemstone cut shape

round cutsquare cut

Angular gemstone cutting style

emerald cut · princess cut · cushion cut · pear cut · oval cut

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round, cut, rounds, rounded, rounding, rounder, roundest, roundly, roundness

Familiarity
Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G