Explore Gemstone Shapes

The round shape is the most classic and versatile outline in the gemstone world - a perfect circle when viewed from above. It suits almost every setting style, works across all stone types, and pairs well with both faceted and cabochon cuts. A safe, timeless choice for solitaires and everyday jewellery.

The oval shape is a soft, elongated silhouette that gives the illusion of longer fingers when set in a ring. It offers more surface area than a round of similar weight, making colour appear more prominent. Popular for engagement rings and pendants, especially in sapphire, ruby, and morganite.

The square shape is a clean four-sided outline with equal proportions - modern, geometric, and architectural in feel. It works particularly well in bezel and channel settings, and pairs naturally with step cuts like the emerald cut. A strong choice for contemporary and minimalist jewellery designs.

The rectangle is an elongated four-sided outline that emphasises length and elegance. It shows off colour and clarity beautifully, especially in stones like emerald, aquamarine, and tourmaline. Rectangular shapes are often paired with step cuts and are a favourite in art deco and vintage-inspired jewellery designs.

The cushion is a rounded-corner square or rectangle, softer than a straight square but more structured than an oval. It's an antique-style shape that has been popular for over 200 years, especially in sapphires and rubies. A romantic, vintage-feeling silhouette that suits classic and heirloom-style jewellery.

The pear shape combines the round and the marquise - rounded at one end, pointed at the other, resembling a teardrop. It's often used in pendants and drop earrings where the point sits downward, and in rings for an elongating effect. A graceful, flowing outline with strong presence.

The marquise is an elongated shape with two pointed ends - sometimes called a navette. It maximises visible surface for its carat weight, making stones appear larger than they are. A dramatic, elegant outline that suits vintage-inspired rings and pendants, though the sharp points need protective settings.

The heart shape is a symbolic outline - instantly recognisable and emotionally resonant. It works best in stones with strong colour like ruby, garnet, or amethyst, and is most often used in pendants and gift jewellery. Requires skilled cutting to keep the lobes even and the cleft crisp.

The trillion is a triangular shape with three equal sides, either straight or slightly curved. It offers a modern, geometric look with strong presence, and is often used as a centre stone or as side stones flanking a larger gem. Common in tourmaline, tanzanite, and citrine.

The freeform is an organic, irregular outline that follows the natural shape of the rough stone rather than forcing a symmetrical geometry. It maximises weight retention and gives each piece a one-of-a-kind character. Especially popular for opal, turquoise, and other stones where uniqueness is celebrated.

The hexagon is a six-sided geometric shape that has become a modern favourite, particularly in alternative bridal jewellery. Its clean, honeycomb-like symmetry works beautifully with both step cuts and rose cuts. Popular in salt-and-pepper diamonds, rustic sapphires, and other stones with a contemporary edge.

Geometric shapes feature distinctive outlines such as shields, kites, hexagons, trillions, and other unconventional forms that move beyond traditional cuts. They’re chosen for their bold, sculptural character and are often set east-west or at unexpected angles. Ideal for bespoke and one-of-a-kind jewelry where the gemstone’s unique shape becomes the focal point of the design.