Quick answer: Hexagon and kite-shaped diamonds should be selected by exact outline, millimeter dimensions, facet pattern, corner condition, and intended orientation—not carat weight alone. Their points often need V-prongs, double claws, or bezel protection, and their nonstandard proportions usually make a stone-specific basket and wedding-band review more reliable than a generic setting.
Geometric diamonds attract attention before they begin to sparkle.
A hexagon can feel balanced, architectural, and quietly unconventional. A kite can introduce movement, direction, and an asymmetry that looks entirely different from a traditional oval or round center stone.
Yet these shapes create a buying problem that common engagement-ring guides rarely solve.
The name used in a product title may describe the diamond, the way a conventional diamond has been rotated, or only the metal frame around it.
Even when the center stone is genuinely hexagonal or kite shaped, there may be no standard outline, facet map, length-to-width ratio, or ready-made setting that fits every example.
The ring must therefore be planned around the exact stone.
This guide begins by identifying what you are actually buying. It then explains orientation, face-up measurements, optical style, vulnerable corners, custom setting construction, wedding-band fit, repairability, and the approval information a buyer should request.
First Identify What “Hexagon” or “Kite” Describes
Do not judge the center-stone shape from the product headline alone.
Retail descriptions may use geometric words in several different ways.
A Genuine Hexagon-Shaped Diamond
A true hexagon-shaped diamond has a six-sided face-up outline.
The six sides may be:
- Nearly equal
- Elongated along one axis
- Finished with sharply defined vertices
- Cut with softened or truncated corners
- Arranged with a flat side at the top
- Rotated so that a point faces upward
Two hexagonal diamonds can therefore look very different even when their carat weights are similar.
A Hexagonal Setting Around Another Shape
A round, oval, cushion, pear, or other conventional stone may sit inside a six-sided halo or metal frame.
The ring may correctly be described as having a hexagon design, but the center gemstone itself is not hexagon cut.
This distinction affects:
- Center-stone value
- Replacement availability
- Laboratory-report wording
- Corner durability
- Custom-setting requirements
A Genuine Kite-Shaped Diamond
A true kite-shaped diamond has a four-sided outline, commonly with one longer axis and pointed ends.
The outline may resemble a traditional flying kite, but its exact angles and side lengths can vary considerably.
Some kite diamonds are broad and shield-like. Others are narrow, elongated, or highly asymmetric.
A Kite-Set Diamond
“Kite set” commonly describes orientation rather than the actual cut.
A square, princess, Asscher, radiant, or cushion diamond may be rotated approximately 45 degrees so that one corner points toward the fingertip and another points toward the hand.
The diamond remains square, rectangular, cushion, or cut-cornered according to its true outline.
Its position in the ring creates the kite-like appearance.
A Kite-Shaped Motif
A ring, earring, or necklace may use metal and accent stones to create a kite-shaped design while the center stone remains pear, round, marquise, or another shape.
Read the gemstone specification table for:
- Center-stone shape
- Cutting style
- Length, width, and depth
- Stone count
- Setting type
The design silhouette and gemstone outline should not be treated as the same fact.
A rotated princess diamond is one of the most recognizable ways to create a kite-set appearance. Explore princess-cut engagement rings to compare square center stones, corner-prong arrangements and diagonal setting possibilities.
Shape and Cutting Style Are Separate Decisions
GIA explains that shape describes the diamond’s external face-up outline, while cutting style describes how the facets are arranged.
A hexagon or kite outline may therefore use several optical styles.
|
Do not select the diamond simply because its outline looks unusual in a still image.
Request a rotating video and look for:
- Brightness across the complete outline
- Areas that remain persistently dark
- Transparent or watery-looking zones
- Distracting asymmetry
- Uneven facet flashes
- A dead center
- Light leakage near the points
Some contrast is necessary for scintillation. The concern is a large or static dark region that makes the diamond look inactive in ordinary movement.
Orientation Changes More Than Style
The same loose diamond can create several different rings depending on how it is rotated.
Orientation changes perceived finger length, width, setting construction, point exposure, and wedding-band clearance.
North–South Orientation
The diamond’s longest direction follows the length of the finger.
This orientation can:
- Make the finger appear longer
- Emphasize an elongated hexagon or kite
- Create a traditional center-stone direction
- Reduce the amount of width extending toward adjacent fingers
For a kite, the lower point may project toward the wedding band.
The designer should check whether the point, prong, or bezel prevents a straight band from approaching the engagement-ring shank.
East–West Orientation
The longest part of the stone extends across the finger.
This can create:
- Greater horizontal finger coverage
- A modern or unconventional silhouette
- A lower-looking profile
- A stronger visual connection with the band
Check whether the stone or setting touches the neighboring fingers, especially on smaller ring sizes.
An east–west diamond that looks elegant in a magnified image may feel too wide during normal hand movement.
Flat-Top Hexagon
A side of the hexagon is positioned horizontally at the top and bottom.
This orientation can feel stable and architectural.
It may also provide flatter edges for:
- Side-stone alignment
- A three-stone ring
- A geometric halo
- A straight wedding-band relationship
Point-Top Hexagon
A vertex faces toward the fingertip and another toward the hand.
This makes the same six-sided outline look more elongated and dynamic.
The upper and lower points become important impact zones and may require V-prongs, double claws, or bezel protection.
Kite Point Up or Point Down
A kite-shaped diamond may have two ends that differ in angle, width, or visual weight.
Rotating the diamond can change whether the ring feels:
- Ascending or descending
- Top-heavy or grounded
- Sharp or softened toward the fingertip
- Compatible with a straight wedding band
There is no universal symbolic meaning that determines the correct direction.
Choose the orientation by appearance, comfort, protection, and stack fit.
Compare Millimeters Before Carat Weight
Carat measures weight.
It does not tell you how large a geometric diamond looks from above.
For every hexagon or kite candidate, record:
- Maximum length
- Maximum width
- Total depth
- Carat weight
- Girdle description
- Corner or point condition
Two one-carat diamonds may distribute their weight differently.
One may have:
- A larger face-up outline
- A deeper pavilion
- A higher crown
- Thicker corners
- More weight hidden below the girdle
A larger length measurement does not automatically mean a larger-looking diamond either.
A very narrow kite may be long but offer limited visual area. A broad hexagon may look substantial even with a shorter maximum length.
Use Rosec Jewels’ millimeter-to-carat guide for the general relationship between weight and visible dimensions, but evaluate these nonstandard shapes from their actual measurements and video.
There Is No Universal Ideal Ratio
Common shapes such as oval or pear have familiar length-to-width preferences in the market.
Hexagon and kite diamonds are less standardized.
A ratio can describe the outline, but it cannot tell you whether that outline is beautiful.
For a Hexagon, Examine:
- Whether opposite sides feel balanced
- Whether corresponding corners align
- Whether the top and bottom widths suit the chosen orientation
- Whether elongated sides bow outward or inward
- Whether the outline looks deliberately geometric rather than accidentally uneven
For a Kite, Examine:
- Whether the long axis is visually straight
- Whether the left and right sides balance where symmetry is intended
- Whether the upper and lower points look purposeful
- Whether one side bulges or collapses inward
- Whether the broadest part sits where you want visual weight
Personal preference can support a broad, narrow, asymmetric, or elongated result.
The seller should not describe one ratio as universally ideal without explaining the specific cut design.
Symmetry Matters More in a Geometric Outline
A small outline inconsistency can be easier to notice in a straight-sided diamond than in a softly curved cushion or oval.
GIA defines symmetry as the exactness of the diamond’s outline together with the shape, placement, and alignment of its facets.
Review:
- Opposing side lengths
- Corner alignment
- Point alignment
- Table position
- Facet junctions
- Culet position
- Visual balance when the diamond moves
A laboratory symmetry grade is useful, but it does not replace your own assessment of the outline.
A deliberately asymmetric kite can be attractive even though it is not mirror-symmetrical in the same way as a regular hexagon.
The important question is whether the shape looks intentional and whether the setting is designed for that exact outline.
Corner and Point Protection Is a Design Requirement
Diamond is highly resistant to scratching, but it is not immune to chipping.
GIA warns that points, sharp corners, and thin girdle areas are particularly vulnerable when struck or placed under setting pressure.
Inspect each corner for:
- A very thin girdle
- A feather or surface-reaching inclusion
- An existing chip
- An abrasion
- An unusually acute angle
- A corner hidden beneath an oversized prong
V-Prongs
A V-prong wraps around a pointed corner rather than placing a small claw only on its tip.
It can protect the point from direct impact and help distribute setting pressure.
V-prongs may suit:
- The upper and lower points of a kite
- A point-oriented hexagon
- Very acute hexagonal vertices
- Rotated princess or radiant diamonds
The V should fit the corner accurately. It should not be so large that it changes the apparent outline unnecessarily.
Double Claw Prongs
Two smaller claws can support one corner and create a refined vintage or architectural appearance.
They may provide more balanced contact than one narrow claw.
They do not automatically protect an exposed point as completely as a properly fitted V-prong or bezel.
Tab Prongs
Wider flat prongs can complement straight geometric sides.
They may visually continue the diamond’s architecture and provide broader contact at selected positions.
Ask whether the actual points remain protected.
Full Bezel
A full bezel surrounds the diamond’s perimeter with metal.
It can:
- Protect the girdle and corners
- Create a smooth outline
- Reduce snagging
- Support a low-profile design
- Emphasize the geometric silhouette
A bezel can also cover a small part of the diamond’s edge and alter its perceived outline.
Setting pressure must be controlled carefully around thin or included corners.
Partial Bezel
A partial bezel can protect selected ends or sides while leaving other areas open.
It may suit an elongated hexagon or kite when the most vulnerable points need coverage but the buyer prefers less surrounding metal.
Halo Protection
A halo can create a protective visual border, but it does not automatically secure the center diamond’s corners.
The center stone still needs an appropriate prong or bezel system.
Maintain enough separation so the diamond does not strike the halo during setting, repair, or impact.
Explore halo engagement ring designs to compare how surrounding accent stones can change the center stone’s apparent size and overall silhouette. Remember that a halo does not replace the prongs or bezel needed to secure the geometric center diamond itself.
How Many Prongs Does a Geometric Diamond Need?
There is no universal number.
The correct plan depends on:
- Diamond size
- Number and angle of corners
- Girdle thickness
- Inclusion position
- Setting metal
- Basket structure
- Wearer lifestyle
Possible Hexagon Prong Plans
- One prong at each of six corners
- Four prongs positioned to preserve selected vertices
- Double claws at the most visible corners
- V-prongs at two pointed ends with side prongs elsewhere
- A full or partial bezel
Possible Kite Prong Plans
- V-prongs at the top and bottom points with side claws
- Four individually fitted corner prongs
- Double claws at one or both points
- A partial bezel over vulnerable ends
- A complete bezel tracing the outline
Do not reduce the number or size of prongs simply to expose more diamond.
The setting must first hold the stone securely. Prong refinement should happen within that safety requirement.
Why These Diamonds Often Need a Custom Setting
Standard ring heads are commonly manufactured for calibrated round, oval, pear, princess, cushion, emerald, and marquise stones.
Hexagon and kite diamonds can vary too widely for a generic head to fit every outline securely.
A stone-specific setting allows the designer to control:
- Prong position
- Prong angle
- Corner coverage
- Basket width
- Pavilion clearance
- Stone orientation
- Setting height
- Band connection
- Wedding-band clearance
The center diamond should be selected before the final basket is approved.
A CAD created around a placeholder stone with different measurements may not represent the finished ring accurately.
Measurements to Give the Designer
- Maximum length
- Maximum width
- Total depth
- Corner-to-corner dimensions where relevant
- Side-to-side dimensions
- Girdle thickness around the complete outline
- Location of any surface-reaching inclusions
- Laboratory-report number
The usual length-by-width-by-depth line may not fully describe an irregular geometric outline.
Ask whether the jeweler will physically inspect or digitally map the actual stone before final production.
To understand what happens after the stone is selected, review our guide to how custom rings are made, including the journey from measurements and CAD planning to setting and finishing.
The Custom CAD Approval File
Do not approve the setting from one attractive perspective render.
Request a dimensioned review that answers the following questions.
Stone Position
- Is the diamond centered over the shank?
- Is its long axis aligned correctly?
- Which point faces the fingertip?
- Does the table sit level?
- Is the culet centered within the basket?
Corner Contact
- Which prong or bezel protects every vertex?
- Are the most acute points fully covered?
- Does a prong sit over an inclusion or very thin girdle area?
- Will the prongs still have enough metal after finishing?
Profile
- What is the finished total height?
- How much clearance remains beneath the pavilion?
- Can the diamond be lowered safely?
- Will the point or culet touch the finger?
- How is the basket supported by the band?
Band Dimensions
- What is the final shank width?
- What is the final shank thickness?
- Does the band balance the visual size of the diamond?
- Will the ring rotate because the setting is too top-heavy?
Wedding-Band Relationship
- Can a straight band approach the shank?
- Does a lower kite point obstruct the band?
- Will a prong or bezel rub against the wedding ring?
- Is a curved, chevron, open, or shadow band required?
Use the custom engagement ring design brief to record the chosen orientation, profile, point protection, and stack requirements.
Low Profile vs Flush Wedding-Band Fit
A geometric diamond may have a deep pavilion even when its face-up outline looks flat and angular.
The stone cannot be lowered beyond the space required by:
- The pavilion
- The culet
- Safety clearance
- The supporting basket
- The wearer’s finger
A low basket can improve comfort and reduce snagging, but it may block a straight wedding band.
This problem is especially relevant when:
- A kite point faces the hand
- A point-top hexagon extends below the basket
- A full bezel widens the setting near the shank
- A halo sits low around the center stone
- The diamond is positioned east–west
Review Rosec Jewels’ low-profile engagement ring guide for the general height and wedding-band trade-off.
For the geometric ring itself, request a side-by-side CAD showing both rings together.
Which Setting Suits Which Lifestyle?
|
How to Read the Diamond Report
A report helps you separate documented gemstone facts from retail styling language.
Confirm:
- Natural or laboratory-grown origin
- Shape and cutting style
- Measurements
- Carat weight
- Color
- Clarity
- Polish
- Symmetry
- Girdle description
- Fluorescence
- Comments and inscriptions
GIA Reports and Fancy Shapes
GIA currently reserves its standard overall diamond cut grade for qualifying round brilliant diamonds.
For fancy shapes, the report still provides important information such as:
- Shape and cutting style
- Measurements
- Polish
- Symmetry
- Proportion information
- Girdle thickness
Do not interpret the absence of an overall cut grade as proof that a hexagon or kite is poorly cut.
It means the shape must be evaluated through its measurements, craftsmanship grades, and visible performance.
IGI Reports and Fancy-Shape Cut Assessment
IGI currently offers fancy-shape cut assessment on eligible diamond reports and evaluates craftsmanship, proportions, shape-specific requirements, and light return.
Do not translate an IGI fancy-shape cut grade directly into a GIA grade that GIA did not issue.
Read the report according to the issuing laboratory’s methodology.
Use Rosec Jewels’ IGI report verification guide when the center stone has an IGI report.
Report Shape Name vs Retail Shape Name
The report’s shape and cutting-style wording may differ from the seller’s shortened marketing description.
A retailer may use “kite,” “hexagon,” or “shield” to communicate the visual category, while a laboratory may use a more technical modified, cut-cornered, step-cut, or brilliant-style description.
Compare:
- The report diagram
- The loose diamond
- The measurements
- The product photographs
- The final invoice
Natural and Lab-Grown Geometric Diamonds
Hexagon and kite shapes can be cut from either mined or laboratory-grown diamond material.
The outline does not identify origin.
A laboratory-grown diamond should be described clearly as:
- Laboratory-grown diamond
- Laboratory-created diamond
- Another clear equivalent showing that it was not mined
The origin qualifier should appear close to the diamond name rather than only in a distant policy or FAQ.
A lab-grown geometric diamond may give a buyer more flexibility in size, color, clarity, or custom design for a particular budget.
It can still be difficult to replace when its exact outline is highly unusual.
Explore our lab-grown diamond engagement rings to compare solitaire, bezel, halo, vintage-inspired and bridal-set design directions before preparing a custom geometric-ring brief.
Price and Replacement Risk
There is no universal hexagon or kite premium.
Price can be affected by:
- Natural or laboratory-grown origin
- Carat weight
- Color and clarity
- Cutting quality
- Face-up spread
- Outline rarity
- Demand for the specific design
- Custom setting labor
- Independent documentation
An unusual natural diamond may command a premium because finding another with the same outline is difficult.
A nonstandard cut can also carry replacement risk.
If the diamond is lost or damaged, a new stone may not fit the original basket.
The jeweler may need to:
- Source a closely matched custom-cut stone
- Rebuild the basket
- Modify the bezel
- Remake the complete setting
Keep:
- The laboratory report
- Exact measurements
- Clear face-up and side photographs
- The invoice
- The final setting specification
- An appraisal where appropriate
Repairability Matters Before the Ring Is Made
A well-designed geometric setting should be maintainable.
Ask whether:
- Individual prongs can be retipped
- A V-prong can be rebuilt without removing the stone
- The bezel has enough metal for future repair
- Pavé prevents access to the center basket
- Two-tone construction complicates color matching
- The ring can be resized
- A matching wedding band can be remade later
A setting that appears extremely delicate in photographs may leave little metal for future repair.
Custom design should improve the relationship between the diamond and ring—not make normal maintenance impossible.
Before-You-Buy Inspection
Confirm the Diamond
- Is the center stone genuinely hexagon or kite shaped?
- Is it a conventional stone placed inside a geometric setting?
- Is “kite” describing the cut or only the orientation?
- Does the report match the actual diamond?
- Are natural or laboratory-grown origin and treatments disclosed?
Inspect the Outline
- Do opposite sides and corners look balanced?
- Are intended points aligned?
- Does one side bulge or collapse inward?
- Is the outline attractive in the intended orientation?
Inspect Light Performance
- Does the diamond remain lively while rotating?
- Are there large static dark or transparent areas?
- Does the chosen facet style create the appearance you expect?
- Are inclusions distracting through open step facets?
Inspect Durability
- Are very thin girdle areas present at a corner?
- Are feathers or surface-reaching inclusions near a point?
- Has any corner already chipped or abraded?
- Does the setting protect every vulnerable point?
Inspect the Ring Design
- Was the basket developed around the exact measurements?
- Is the chosen orientation shown correctly in the CAD?
- Will the setting feel comfortable between adjacent fingers?
- Can the intended wedding band fit safely?
- Can the ring be resized and repaired?
Common Buying Mistakes
Mistake 1: Assuming the Design Shape Is the Stone Shape
A hexagonal halo or kite motif does not prove that the center diamond has that outline.
Mistake 2: Buying by Carat Weight Alone
Nonstandard diamonds can distribute weight very differently. Compare face-up dimensions and depth.
Mistake 3: Choosing Orientation After the Setting Is Made
Rotating the stone can change prong placement, setting width, profile, and wedding-band clearance.
Mistake 4: Leaving Points Exposed
Sharp corners are part of the visual appeal, but they require a protection strategy.
Mistake 5: Expecting a Universal Ideal Ratio
Outline beauty and facet performance cannot be reduced to one number for every hexagon or kite design.
Mistake 6: Approving a Generic Basket
A head built for another shape may grip the stone unevenly or force prongs onto vulnerable areas.
Mistake 7: Ignoring Future Replacement
A highly individual diamond may be difficult to match if it is lost or damaged.
Mistake 8: Assuming Diamond Hardness Prevents Chipping
Diamond resists scratching exceptionally well, but an exposed point can still chip after a precise impact.
Which Geometric Diamond Path Suits You?
Choose a Hexagon When You Want:
- Balanced six-sided geometry
- An architectural or Art Deco-influenced appearance
- A choice between flat-top and point-top orientation
- A shape that works in solitaires, halos, and three-stone rings
- Visual symmetry with more structure than a cushion or oval
Choose a Kite When You Want:
- A directional, unconventional silhouette
- Stronger asymmetry or movement
- A design that changes dramatically when rotated
- A focal point suited to bespoke or sculptural settings
- A ring unlikely to resemble a standard catalog design
Choose a Kite-Set Conventional Diamond When You Want:
- A geometric orientation without sourcing a rare outline
- A rotated princess, Asscher, radiant, or cushion
- More familiar laboratory-report terminology
- Potentially easier replacement than a one-of-a-kind kite outline
Choose a Geometric Frame When You Want:
- A round or familiar center-stone shape
- A hexagon or kite silhouette created by metal and accent stones
- More conventional center-stone sourcing
- The option to emphasize geometry without custom-cutting the diamond
Let the Exact Diamond Lead the Design
A geometric diamond should not be forced into a ring concept chosen before its measurements are known.
Its outline determines the direction.
Its depth determines part of the profile.
Its corners determine the protection plan.
Its orientation determines how the ring meets the hand and future wedding band.
Select the diamond first. Study it from more than one angle. Confirm what the report actually calls it. Then develop a setting that respects the shape rather than covering, distorting, or underprotecting it.
Explore Rosec Jewels’ engagement rings to compare solitaire, bezel, halo, vintage-inspired, three-stone, and geometric design directions.
For a hexagon, kite, shield, rotated square, or another nonstandard center stone, contact Rosec Jewels with the report, exact measurements, preferred orientation, ring size, lifestyle needs, and wedding-band plan.
Review the live return and customization policy before approving a stone-specific or personalized setting. The current policy states that custom and personalized orders cannot be returned.
Frequently Asked Questions
-
What is a hexagon-shaped diamond?
It is a diamond with a six-sided face-up outline. It may be regular, elongated, flat-top, point-top, brilliant style, step cut, mixed cut, or another custom variation.
-
What is a kite-shaped diamond?
It is a four-sided geometric diamond whose outline resembles a kite. Exact side lengths, angles, symmetry, and facet arrangements vary because there is no single standardized kite cut.
-
Is a kite-set diamond the same as a kite-shaped diamond?
No. A kite-set diamond is commonly a square, princess, Asscher, radiant, or cushion rotated so that a corner faces up. A true kite-shaped diamond has a kite outline before it is mounted.
-
Does a hexagon ring always have a hexagon diamond?
No. A round or another conventional gemstone may be surrounded by a hexagonal halo or metal frame. Check the center-stone specification.
-
Are hexagon diamonds more expensive?
Not automatically. Price depends on origin, carat, color, clarity, cut, rarity, demand, documentation, and whether custom cutting or setting work is required.
-
Are kite-shaped diamonds rare?
They are less standardized and less widely stocked than common round, oval, cushion, or pear diamonds. Availability varies, especially when a precise outline and measurements are required.
-
Do hexagon and kite diamonds receive a GIA cut grade?
GIA does not currently provide its standard overall cut grade for most fancy-shaped diamonds. Its reports can still include measurements, shape and cutting style, polish, symmetry, girdle information, and other quality details.
-
Can IGI grade the cut of a fancy-shaped diamond?
IGI currently offers fancy-shape cut assessment on eligible reports. Read the grade according to IGI’s methodology rather than treating it as a grade issued by another laboratory.
-
What is the best length-to-width ratio for a hexagon diamond?
There is no universal ideal. A near-regular hexagon, elongated hexagon, and point-oriented hexagon are different designs. Compare outline balance and face-up appearance.
-
What is the best ratio for a kite-shaped diamond?
No single ratio suits every kite. Some buyers prefer a broad shield-like outline, while others prefer a long narrow silhouette. Evaluate symmetry, point angles, width distribution, and visible performance.
-
Which direction should a kite diamond face?
It may face point up, point down, or east–west. Choose the direction according to visual balance, point protection, comfort, and wedding-band clearance.
-
Can a hexagon diamond be set east–west?
Yes. An elongated hexagon can be positioned across the finger. Check total width and adjacent-finger comfort before approving the design.
-
Are hexagon and kite diamonds prone to chipping?
Their sharp points and corners can be more exposed to impact. Risk also depends on girdle thickness, inclusions, setting pressure, and the protection provided by prongs or a bezel.
-
What setting protects a kite diamond best?
A full bezel provides broad perimeter protection. V-prongs, double claws, or partial bezels may also work when designed around the exact stone and its vulnerable areas.
-
How should a hexagon diamond be prong set?
Possible plans include six corner prongs, four selected prongs, double claws, V-prongs at pointed ends, or a combination. The correct plan depends on the individual outline and girdle.
-
Do these diamonds require custom settings?
Often, yes. Their dimensions and corner angles vary widely, so a basket made around the exact stone is generally more dependable than forcing it into a standard head.
-
Can a straight wedding band sit flush with a kite diamond ring?
It depends on the orientation, lower point, basket width, bridge height, and setting profile. A curved, chevron, open, or custom shadow band may be required.
-
Can a geometric diamond ring be resized?
Many can be resized, but pavé, engraving, asymmetric shanks, low baskets, and custom bands can limit the adjustment. Confirm resizing before production.
-
Are lab-grown hexagon and kite diamonds real diamonds?
Laboratory-grown diamonds have essentially the same optical, physical, and chemical properties as mined diamonds. Their laboratory-grown origin must be disclosed clearly.
-
What should I save after purchasing a custom geometric ring?
Keep the laboratory report, invoice, appraisal where applicable, exact stone measurements, clear photographs, final design specification, and care or warranty documents.
Explore Engagement Ring Setting Styles
Compare solitaire, halo, vintage-inspired and three-stone designs to find the right setting direction for a hexagon, kite-shaped or other geometric center diamond.
Authoritative Sources
- Gemological Institute of America: Guide to Diamond Shapes and Cutting Styles
- GIA: Cut Grading and Fancy-Shaped Diamonds
- GIA: Buying Fancy-Shaped Diamonds
- GIA: Protecting Diamond Points and Corners From Chipping
- GIA: Prong, V-Prong and Bezel Protection
- International Gemological Institute: Laboratory-Grown Diamond Reports
- IGI: Fancy-Shape Diamond Cut Assessment
- Federal Trade Commission: Diamond and Laboratory-Grown Disclosure Guidance