which shape looks the biggest?

[sushi]

Hi guys,

just curious, lets say we have a 1ct diamond, ideal in every way (ratios, cut, color etc), in each shape..

ie round, square, marquise, oval etc..

What will LOOK the biggest?

Thank you!

 

[kcoursolle]

There aren''t really "ideal" standards for non-rounds, so it''s hard to say. Round looks bigger than most princesses, asschers, etc. Many think that long tall stones like pears, mq, etc. look slightly larger than rounds.

 

[Skippy123]

I agree the oval and marquise look bigger, then the round and lastly square shapes.

This link should help

a little http://images.amazon.com/media/i3d/01/actual-diamond-size.pdf

 

[sushi]

thats really useful, thank you skippy.. and to everyone else too

 

[Lorelei]

Basically marquise, oval, and pears can look the largest for the weight.

 

[stone-cold11]

Thanks skippy, for the useful chart.

 

[vespergirl]

In this order, biggest first:
Marquise, pear, oval, emerald, cushion (elongated shape), radiant, round, princess, cushion (square shape), asscher