The Rise of the Fancy Cut Diamond

What is a fancy-cut diamond?

The term ‘fancy-cut’ diamond simply means any cut of diamond that is not round brilliant cut. This includes a number of popular cuts such as emerald, oval, pear, marquise, cushion and heart shape cuts. Each fancy-cut diamond has its own unique character, helping to achieve either vintage aesthetics or modern takes on classic styles. 

Are fancy-cut diamonds expensive? 

In comparison to a traditional round-cut diamond, fancy-cut diamonds of the same cut, colour and carat are usually found to be slightly cheaper. This is because of the popularity of round-cut diamonds as a classic and traditional choice for engagement rings, and the fact that more rough diamond waste is produced to create them. 

 

What are the benefits of a fancy-cut diamond? 

Whether you use a fancy-cut diamond as a show-stopping centrepiece, or to gracefully flank a central diamond, there are numerous benefits to featuring them on your bespoke engagement ring. Here are the main 3 benefits of a fancy-cut diamond: 

- Versatility of design: 

There are so many different diamond cuts available from hexagon to half-moon that choosing fancy-cut diamonds means that there are a whole host of dazzling designs available to you. 

- Illusion of size:

Fancy-cut diamonds are cut in a way that can create an illusion of a larger stone in comparison to a traditional round diamond of the same carat weight. For example, an elongated shape, such as a marquise or pear-cut, can make the diamond appear larger when set in an engagement ring. 

- Express your individuality:

With the many distinctive shapes available, choosing fancy-cut diamonds for your bespoke engagement ring gives you the opportunity to create a design that’s truly unique to you and your personal style. If it’s a bold statement you’re after, then a fancy-cut diamond is the one for you! 

Fancy-cut diamond inspiration: 

It’s no wonder then that celebrities are embracing the unique designs available with fancy-cut diamonds, often selecting them as the centrepiece for their engagement rings. Here are some big names you might recognise and their diamonds of choice. 

- Blake Lively: 

The talented actress received a stunning oval-shaped fancy yellow diamond engagement ring from Ryan Reynolds. This particular shape and style perfectly complement Blake’s elegant and contemporary style. 

- Beyonce: 

Beyonce’s engagement ring from Jay-Z features a stunning 18-carat emerald-cut diamond. The elongated lines of an emerald cut are elegant and timeless. 

- Amal Clooney:

George Clooney proposed to the accomplished human rights lawyer with a breath-taking 7-carat emerald-cut diamond engagement ring that perfectly matches Amal’s sophisticated and refined style.