Is round the most brilliant diamond cut?

Yes, the round brilliant cut is engineered specifically to maximize light return, making it the most fire-and-brilliance-optimized shape available.

What cut grade should I choose for a round diamond?

We recommend Excellent or Ideal cut grade, since cut quality has a bigger impact on a round diamond's sparkle than carat weight or clarity.

No, the bow-tie effect only appears in elongated shapes like oval, marquise, and pear; round's symmetrical cut avoids it entirely.

Generally yes, because more rough diamond is lost cutting a round brilliant compared to fancy shapes.

Yes, round is the most versatile shape and pairs well with every setting style TINCH offers.