The Round Brilliant has 58 triangle and kite-shaped facets that are cut to maximize brilliance, with fire and brightness determined by the precision of its cut.

The Oval cut diamond has coveted brilliance and inclusion-hiding abilities with a desirable finger-lengthening effect and generous surface area. It’s one of the most popular diamond shapes among VRAI’s customers.

Pear cut diamonds have a teardrop silhouette that combines curved and sharp edges. Pears have a Modified Brilliant cut to maximize brilliance while also hiding inclusions.

The Marquise cut diamond owes its name to the Marquise de Pompadour, one of Louis XV’s paramours. The king allegedly commissioned a diamond to be cut to resemble her lips. Featuring an elliptical shape with pointed ends, Marquise cuts maximize carat and brilliance.

The Bageutte cut is a rectangular shape that embodies the Art Deco era. It features long, symmetrical Step cut facets that draw in light and spotlight the diamond’s clarity.

The oval cut diamond is an elongated shape filled with elegance. It contains a larger surface area compared to its ancestral round cut, which gives the appearance of being larger. It is one of the only alternatives to the classic brilliant round cut that is able to match its sparkle and beauty.

The pear cut is a combination between the round brilliant cut and the marquise cut. It and also belongs into the family of brilliant cut diamonds.Pear shape cut diamonds are very elegant and are a good match for a buyer with a taste for uniqueness and personal style that favors the uncommon.

Princess cut diamonds, otherwise known as square modified brilliants, are reckoned to be the most popular diamond shape following the round brilliant. It was first created in the 1960s and its creation is attributed to a London jeweler.

The Emerald Cut, also known as the octagon cut, due to its octagonal outline, is the most popular of the fancy shapes family. When we set Emerald cut stones in a layout,their larger ratio provides the effect of looking bigger.

The Marquise Cut remains very popular to this day is due to its unrivaled feminine quality, and flattering asthetics. The Marquise appears before than it actually is due to its elongated shape, and its shape offers a slimming effect when worn as a ring.

The Heart Shape Cut Diamond is a valentines day favorite that dates back to 1562, when it was presented as a gift to Queen Elizabeth by the Queen of Scots, Mary. Technically speaking, the heart shaped diamond is achieved by taking a Pear Cut Diamond and removing a notch from its top.

A tapered baguette, also known as "Taper", is a relatively small, elongated diamond where the two long sides taper inward to form a long trapezoidal shape. It is the most common side stones used in engagement rings.

The Bageutte cut is a rectangular shape that embodies the Art Deco era. The word “baguette” is a French word for a long, narrow loaf of bread. It features long, symmetrical Step cut facets that draw in light and spotlight the diamond’s clarity.

A Cadillac Cut is a diamond with five sides. It's called this way because its outline is reminiscent of the famous Cadillac logo. Cadis are the perfect side stones for center Rounds, Emeralds, Asher cuts and Cushions.

The radiant cut combines the advantages of high brilliance and the fine elegance of a square or rectangular shape. The radiant cut is one of the best-known mixed cuts and has grown in popularity in recent years. A radiant cut is a good choice for a buyer who wants a rectangular diamond shape, but prefers more brilliance than for instance an emerald cut can provide.

THe Trapezoid cut, or "Traps" are probably the most popular side stones used in jewelry. The term trapeze is probably derived from the flying trapeze made famous in the circus. Trapezoids work best with elongated or very large stones.

The Trilliant Cut, also known as the Trillion or Triangle Cut is a three equally sided diamond cut which forms the shape of a triangle. The Trilliant is primarily used as a side stone, however, it has such tremendous fire and brilliance that is can also be used as a center piece Solitaire.