What is a fancy shape diamond?

A "fancy shaped diamond" refers to any diamond shape other than round, such as princess, emerald, cushion, baguette, marquise, heart, oval, and others.

Are fancy shaped diamonds the same price as round diamonds?

Fancy shaped diamonds are generally less expensive than round diamonds. This is because a significant amount of diamond rough is lost when cutting a round shape compared to other shapes, which drives up the price. Conversely, fancy shapes are cut to retain as much carat weight as possible from the rough, making them more affordable than their round counterparts.

Do fancy shaped diamonds sparkle as much as round diamonds?

Each fancy diamond shape uses a different cutting style. Some, such as the princess and cushion cuts, use cutting principles similar to the round brilliant, resulting in beautiful sparkle. Others, such as the emerald, baguette, and asscher cuts, use a "step cut" style, which does not provide as much brilliance as a round cut, but instead offers a modern, minimalist, and cool look with a unique character that is highly popular.

Is it true that fancy shaped diamonds have low resale value?

We often hear this from customers who are hesitant to purchase fancy shaped diamond jewelry. It is important to understand the pricing principle: fancy shaped diamonds are already cheaper than round diamonds at the time of purchase. Therefore, when reselling, comparing them to a round diamond of the same quality and size will naturally result in a lower resale price, as the value is pegged to the market price for fancy shapes, not round ones. So, the claim that they cannot be sold for a good value is actually untrue.

Advantages of choosing fancy shaped diamonds

If you want jewelry that stands out from the common designs or prefer a shape that you feel better suits your personality than a round cut, fancy diamonds are the perfect choice. Furthermore, certain shapes, such as the oval and pear, can make the diamond appear larger and complement longer finger shapes better than a round cut.

For those with a sweet, delicate style, pear, heart, or marquise shapes are a wonderful choice.

If you have a confident, bold, and adventurous personality, marquise, emerald, princess, and baguette cuts will further enhance your look.

Alternatively, if you prefer a minimalist style, using baguette diamonds interspersed with round diamonds creates an exceptionally chic and unique piece of jewelry.