Guide to Loose Diamonds

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Kinds of Loose Diamonds include the following:

Asscher Loose Diamonds

Asscher Loose Diamonds have cropped corners, earning them the name of square emerald cut diamonds. Their cut allows the eye to focus on the center of the diamond. They are usually available in 0.60 to more than 2 carats.

Cushion Loose Diamonds

Cushion Loose Diamonds have semi-round edges that give them a softer look. They can be set in platinum, sterling silver, gold, or white gold earrings, rings, and pendants. They are usually available in 0.63 to 1 carat.

Emerald Loose Diamonds

Emerald Loose Diamonds are square or rectangle pieces with step-cut facets and beveled corners. They are usually available in 0.39 to 2 carats and higher.

Heart Loose Diamonds

Heart Loose Diamonds are among the rare diamonds. They are usually available in 0.39 to 2 carats and higher.

Marquise Loose Diamonds

Marquise Loose Diamonds are elongated stones with protruding ends featuring 56 facets. They are usually available in 0.69 to 1 carat and higher.

Oval Loose Diamonds

Oval Loose Diamonds have unique elliptical shapes. They look like round brilliant cut diamonds. They contain 56 facets showing off a bow-tie design. Oval Loose Diamonds are usually available in 0.49 to 2 carats and higher.

Pear Loose Diamonds

Pear Loose Diamonds have the combination of the marquise and oval cuts. They have a teardrop shape. They are well-proportioned and excellent light reflectors. They are usually available in 0.69 to 1.5 carats and higher.

Princess Loose Diamonds

Princess Loose Diamonds are square. Each corner has a 90-degree angle. They are extremely brilliant. They usually are available in 0.29 to 2 carats and higher.

Radiant Loose Diamonds

Radiant Loose Diamonds have a rectangular shape and rounded corners. Their unique facets give them a complex cracked ice appearance. They are usually available in 0.49 to 2 carats and higher.

Round Loose Diamonds

Round Loose Diamonds are the most popular diamond cuts. They offer the most scintillation and fire. They can be made with as many as 57 facets for a brilliant glow. They are usually available in 0.29 to 2 carats.

Triangle Loose Diamonds

Triangle Loose Diamonds have a unique triangular shape ideal for pendants and earrings. They can be set in different metal shades. They are usually available in 0.60 to 1 carat and higher.

Cut: Choose loose diamonds with a “good” rating in the “cut” category. These loose diamonds are good light reflectors and refractors, making them sparkle even more.

Color: If you want almost transparent loose diamonds, choose those in the the D to Z color scale. However, they tend to be expensive.

Carat: Choose larger loose diamonds if you want to use them for rings or pendants. If you want to use them with other precious stones, get several smaller loose diamonds that are less than a carat. 

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