Moissanite Cuts & Shapes

Welcome to your sparkle guide. From timeless rounds to statement ovals, here’s a quick, style-savvy look at moissanite shapes—so you can find the cut that suits your mood, your outfit, and your budget.

First things first: shape vs cut

Shape is the outline you see face-up (round, oval, pear, etc.).

Cut is how the facets are arranged (brilliant vs step-cut), which changes how the stone plays with light.

In moissanite — as in diamonds — round brilliants are engineered for maximum dazzle, while step-cuts (like emerald/Asscher) give a sleek, mirror-like glow.

The Shapes (at a glance)

Round (Brilliant)

The all-time crowd-pleaser: bright, balanced, classic—and the sparkliest of the lot thanks to its brilliant facet pattern (57/58 facets). Perfect for solitaires, halos, stacks… everything.

Oval

Graceful and finger-lengthening with big face-up presence for the price. Brilliant-cut sparkle with a slim, elegant silhouette—gorgeous in solitaires or hidden-halo settings.

Princess (Square Brilliant)

Modern, clean lines and lively scintillation in a neat square. Think sleek minimal settings or pavé shoulders for a sharp, contemporary look.

Cushion

Soft square with rounded corners—like a “pillow” of sparkle. Reads a touch vintage, looks lush in halos and antique-inspired settings.

Emerald (Step-Cut)

Elegant, art-deco vibes. Long step facets give that chic “hall-of-mirrors” glow rather than disco-ball flash. Ideal if you love understated luxury.

Radiant

Best of both worlds: rectangular/square outline with a brilliant facet mix for high sparkle and crisp corners. A bolder alternative to emerald.

Pear

Playful teardrop that mixes round brilliance with marquise drama. Often cut with ~58 facets for lively fire; fabulous in halos and drop earrings.

Close-up of a hand wearing a diamond ring with a dark background

Marquise

Vintage glam with serious finger-lengthening magic. Big face-up size and a statement look—perfect for fashion stacks and east-west settings.

Heart

Romantic and unapologetically extra. Symmetry is key; looks dazzling in pendants and bold solitaires.

Asscher (Step-Cut Square)

Geometric, glassy glow with clipped corners and stacked facets—very old-world chic, very on-trend in minimalist bezels.

How to choose (Fashionista edit)

Max sparkle, classic look: Round or Radiant. They’re your “goes-with-everything” stones.
Low-key luxe: Emerald or Asscher for sleek, mirror-like flashes (great for office-to-evening).
Trend-forward & flattering: Oval, Pear, or Marquise—elongated shapes look bigger for the budget and photograph beautifully.
Romantic + vintage: Cushion or Heart, especially with halos, milgrain or deco details.

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