Learn · Diamond and gemstone shapes
Emerald cut
Long, clean flashes instead of sparkle. Quietly glamorous.
What it is
A rectangle with cut corners and long, stepped facets.
Why people love it
- Elegant, architectural flashes of light rather than sparkle.
- Looks large for its weight.
- Costs less per carat than a round.
Trade-offs
- Step cuts hide nothing: clarity and color show more, so the stone needs to be cleaner.
- Less sparkle than brilliant cuts.