Think you can use the words cut and shape interchangeably? Think again. While cut is one of the 4Cs along with carat, clarity and color, and refers to the arrangement of the stone’s facets, diamond shape is the outline of the stone and is more relevant when it comes to choosing the style of a piece of jewelry.

While a diamond can be an emerald cut and shape (for example), the quality can vary based on how the stone is cut. This can change the value of the diamond and that the other 3 Cs should be taken into consideration as well. The shape of a diamond on its own doesn’t have an impact on price.

Diamonds can be purchased in a wide variety of shapes. Whether you’re shopping for an engagement ring or another piece of diamond jewelry, learn more about the most common diamond shapes you have to choose from.