The Diamond Guide

The Four Cs, decoded.

Every diamond we set is chosen against the four traditional criteria — cut, colour, clarity, and carat — but the most important measure is the one you cannot grade: presence.

C
Excellent · Ideal

Cut

The most decisive of the four — cut governs how a diamond releases light. We favour proportions that maximise brilliance and quiet fire.

C
D — G

Colour

From colourless (D) to warm champagne (Z), colour is a matter of taste. Our signature settings favour the D–G range for icy transparency.

C
VVS1 — VS2

Clarity

Inclusions are nature's fingerprint. We select stones from VVS to VS clarity — eye-clean, luminous, and rich in character.

C
0.30ct — 3.00ct+

Carat

Weight, not size. A well-cut smaller diamond will often out-shine a larger one. Balance carat with cut for the greatest presence.

Diamond Shapes Guide

Fourteen silhouettes, one language of light.

Shape is the first decision — and the most personal. Each outline handles light differently, wears differently, and says something different about the woman wearing it.

Round Brilliant cut diamond

Round Brilliant

The most enduring and most brilliant of all cuts, engineered purely for the return of light. Its symmetry forgives more than any other shape, which is why it accounts for the majority of engagement rings. Choose it when maximum sparkle is the brief.

Facets
58 facets
Best for
Solitaire · Halo
Princess cut diamond

Princess

A crisp square silhouette with brilliant-style faceting beneath the table. It delivers modern geometry without sacrificing fire, and retains more rough than a round, so it reads larger per carat. A confident, contemporary choice.

Facets
57–76 facets
Best for
Modern solitaire
Cushion cut diamond

Cushion

Softened corners and generous facets give the cushion its candle-lit glow. Antique in lineage yet perfectly at home in modern settings, it favours warmth over sharp brilliance. Ideal for romantic, vintage-leaning designs.

Facets
58–64 facets
Best for
Vintage · Halo
Oval cut diamond

Oval

An elongated brilliant that flatters the finger and appears larger than a round of equal weight. It carries almost the same light return with a slender, elegant line. A favourite for those wanting presence with restraint.

Facets
56–58 facets
Best for
East-west · Three-stone
Emerald cut diamond

Emerald

A step cut defined by long, mirror-like facets that flash rather than sparkle. Clarity matters most here, as the open table conceals nothing. Understated, architectural, and quietly the most sophisticated shape in the case.

Facets
50–58 facets
Best for
Bezel · Minimal bands
Pear cut diamond

Pear

Half round, half marquise — a teardrop that draws the eye along the hand. Symmetry is everything; the point should align precisely with the rounded end. Striking in pendants as much as in rings.

Facets
56–58 facets
Best for
Pendants · Solitaire
Marquise cut diamond

Marquise

The longest silhouette per carat, tapering to two fine points. It maximises apparent size and elongates the finger dramatically. A distinctive, regal shape for those who prefer to be remembered.

Facets
56–58 facets
Best for
Elongating solitaire
Radiant cut diamond

Radiant

Cropped corners with full brilliant faceting — the strength of an emerald outline with the fire of a round. It hides inclusions well and holds colour beautifully. A versatile bridge between step and brilliant cuts.

Facets
70 facets
Best for
Halo · Side-stone
Asscher cut diamond

Asscher

A square step cut with deep, concentric facets creating an endless hall-of-mirrors effect. Born of the Art Deco era and still unmistakably of it. Best in high clarity, high colour stones with clean lines around them.

Facets
58 facets
Best for
Art Deco · Bezel
Heart cut diamond

Heart

The most openly sentimental of the cuts, and the most demanding to execute. Balance between the lobes and a crisp cleft define its quality. Best at half a carat and above, where the outline reads clearly.

Facets
56–58 facets
Best for
Pendants · Gifting
Baguette cut diamond

Baguette

A slender rectangular step cut with long, clean facets and a quiet, architectural presence. Traditionally set alongside a centre stone, it lends structure and light without competing. Precision of outline is everything.

Facets
14 facets
Best for
Side stones · Bands
Trillion (Trilliant) Cut cut diamond

Trillion (Trilliant) Cut

Triangular-shaped diamond with pointed corners, high brilliance. The Trillion cut features a bold triangular silhouette with sharp corners and exceptional brilliance. Popular as a side stone or statement centerpiece for modern, edgy designs.

Facets
31–50 facets
Best for
Statement rings · Side stones · Pendants
Classic Star cut diamond

Classic Star

The Classic Star cut is a rare, symmetrical design faceted into a true star silhouette. Its uncommon shape makes it a standout choice for unique, one-of-a-kind jewellery pieces.

Facets
50+ facets
Best for
Custom pieces · Pendants
Starburst cut diamond

Starburst

The Starburst cut combines a brilliant centre with radiating star-like facets, producing an intense, fiery sparkle unlike any traditional shape. A modern, artistic choice for those wanting maximum light play.

Facets
60+ facets
Best for
Modern engagement rings · Art Deco designs
Three-Stone Settings

Three stones, three shapes to balance.

A trilogy setting is a study in proportion — the centre stone sets the tone, and the two shoulders decide whether the piece reads classical, architectural or romantic.

Three-stone diamond ring with round brilliant centre and two round brilliants

Round & Round

The classical arrangement — three brilliants in perfect alignment, past, present and future. Light travels evenly across all three stones, so the eye reads one continuous line of fire.

Centre
Round brilliant
Side stones
Two round brilliants
Three-stone diamond ring with oval brilliant centre and two trillions

Oval & Trillion

Tapered triangular shoulders draw the eye inward to an elongated centre. The most flattering of the trios on the hand, and the one that reads largest for its weight.

Centre
Oval brilliant
Side stones
Two trillions
Three-stone diamond ring with emerald cut centre and two baguettes

Emerald & Baguette

Step cut beside step cut — an architectural, Art Deco composition built on clean lines rather than sparkle. Clarity is everything here, on all three stones.

Centre
Emerald cut
Side stones
Two baguettes
Three-stone diamond ring with pear brilliant centre and two pears, angled outward

Pear & Pear

Petal-like and unmistakably romantic. The outward-facing side stones widen the setting across the finger while keeping the silhouette soft.

Centre
Pear brilliant
Side stones
Two pears, angled outward
Diamond Craftsmanship

From Rough Stone to Brilliant Diamond

Every brilliant diamond begins as a rough natural or laboratory-grown crystal. Through expert craftsmanship, precision engineering, and advanced technology, each stone is transformed into a masterpiece that maximises brilliance, fire, scintillation, and sparkle.

Hand Polishing on the Scaif
Rough Diamond Inspection
Precision Laser Cutting
Diamond Shaping & Faceting
Final Quality Inspection
Beyond the Four Cs

The fifth C — certainty.

Every Luck Xiour diamond arrives with an independent grading report from a recognised gemmological laboratory. Beyond the paper, our gemmologists inspect each stone in person — because a certificate can describe a diamond, but only the eye can love one.

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