Every diamond tells a story. and the way it’s cut determines how it’s told.
From elongated shapes that lengthen the hand to soft-edged silhouettes that exude quiet confidence, the cut of a diamond defines not only its brilliance but also its personality.

At LINDELLI, we see diamond cuts as more than geometry,  they’re expressions of individuality. Whether you’re exploring engagement rings or designing a custom piece, understanding the different types of diamond cuts helps you find the one that feels distinctly yours.

How Are Diamond Cuts Defined?

The cut of diamonds refers to how the facets are shaped and proportioned to reflect light. It’s the art and precision that determine a diamond’s fire, brilliance, and character.

There are two main kinds of diamond cuts:

• Brilliant Cuts – designed to maximise sparkle and light return.

• Step Cuts – defined by parallel facets that emphasise clarity, depth, and reflection.

If you’re wondering what diamond cut has the most sparkle, the answer is the round brilliant cut, engineered with 58 facets to create unmatched light performance. But brilliance comes in many forms, and the right cut is the one that resonates with your style.

Fluid Proportions

Elongated Diamond Cut Types

Elongated diamond cut shapes, including oval, elongated cushion, marquise, radiant, and emerald, have an effortless grace. They draw the eye along the finger, creating the illusion of length and elegance. These silhouettes feel modern, sculptural, and quietly confident.

Oval Cut: Romantic and versatile, the oval diamond balances brilliance and elongation. It flatters most hand shapes and offers a timeless yet contemporary look, luminous, fluid, and endlessly wearable.

Elongated Cushion Cut: Known for its soft corners and deep sparkle, this cut bridges the line between vintage warmth and modern refinement. Choose a cushion brilliant cut for maximum sparkle, or an antique cushion for bolder, more structural light play.

Marquise Cut: Bold and directional, the marquise diamond elongates dramatically with its pointed ends — a statement of individuality and confident geometry.

Radiant Cut: For those who love the clean outline of an emerald cut but want more brilliance, the radiant cut combines structure with sparkle. Its brilliant-style facets make it one of the most dynamic types of diamond cuts.

Emerald Cut: Minimalist, architectural, and deeply sophisticated, the emerald cut diamond reveals clarity and composure through its step-cut facets. Ideal for those drawn to sleek precision and understated power.

These elongated forms have a refined presence, often chosen by those who prefer elegance that whispers, not shouts.

Modern Classics

Timeless Cuts with Enduring Brilliance

For symmetry, luminosity, and timeless appeal, classic diamond cuts remain unmatched.

Round Brilliant Cut: The most iconic and scientifically optimised of all diamond cut types, the round brilliant features 58 facets that maximise fire and reflection. It’s radiant, balanced, and universally flattering,  the definitive choice for those who love light.

Square Cushion Cut: Soft square proportions and rounded edges offer vintage romance with a modern sensibility. It’s tactile, warm, and full of character, perfect for those who want subtle sparkle with depth.

These shapes transcend trends, luminous, joyful, and enduring by design.

The Mood of the Cut: Sparkle vs. Subtlety

Every cut of diamond carries its own energy.

• Brilliant Cuts (round, oval, pear, radiant, cushion) create maximum sparkle, full of movement and light.
  

• Step Cuts (emerald, asscher, baguette) reveal structure and purity, their reflections are measured, calm, and composed.

Your choice says as much about your style as it does your spirit, whether you gravitate toward expressive brilliance or minimalist elegance.

Finding Your Perfect Silhouette

There’s no rulebook for the “right” diamond cut, only the one that feels most you.
Consider your hand shape, of course, but also your personal aesthetic. Are you drawn to clean architecture, organic softness, or sculptural geometry?

At LINDELLI, every diamond, whether oval, emerald, cushion, or round, is ethically lab-grown and crafted in Sydney by master jewellers. Each piece is designed to reflect individuality and intention. Because true brilliance lies not only in how a diamond is cut, but in how it reflects you.

Discover the art of the diamond cut at our Sydney Atelier or Westfield Boutique.
Book a personal consultation to explore your perfect silhouette, and find the diamond cut that feels made for you.

FAQs

How are diamonds cut?

Diamonds are cut using precision lasers and polishing wheels to shape the stone’s facets for maximum brilliance, symmetry, and light reflection.

What diamond cut is the most sparkle?

The round brilliant cut sparkles the most, thanks to its 58 facets that maximise light return and fire.

What are the different cuts of diamonds?

Diamonds come in brilliant cuts (round, oval, pear, radiant, cushion) and step cuts (emerald, asscher, baguette), each offering a unique style and light performance.

What is the most expensive diamond cut?

The round brilliant cut is typically the most expensive due to high demand, precision cutting, and greater rough diamond loss during shaping.