Featured in HelloNation: How Diamond Shape Affects Size, Style, and Value
We’re pleased to share that Miriam Haviv of H&A International Jewelry in Brookhaven, Georgia, was recently featured in HelloNation, offering expert insight into how diamond shape can influence a ring’s appearance, style, and overall value.
When shopping for a diamond, carat weight often gets much of the attention. But as Miriam explains in the HelloNation feature, the shape of a diamond can make an equally important difference in how large the stone appears and how it looks on the hand.
Elongated shapes such as oval and marquise diamonds, for example, can provide greater visual coverage than a round diamond of the same carat weight. For shoppers working within a specific budget, choosing the right shape can help create a larger-looking ring without necessarily increasing the stone’s weight.
Diamond shape can also influence how clarity characteristics are perceived. Certain shapes and light-reflection patterns may make natural inclusions less noticeable, giving shoppers additional flexibility when balancing clarity, cut quality, setting design, and budget.
Of course, selecting a diamond is about more than specifications. Finger shape, personal style, everyday wear, and setting choice all play a role in finding the right fit. Comparing different diamond shapes side by side can help buyers see these differences firsthand and choose a stone that feels right for them.
Miriam’s advice reinforces an important point: diamond shape is not simply a design preference—it can be a valuable tool for getting the appearance, performance, and value you want from your ring.
For more insights from Miriam Haviv and a closer look at how round, oval, pear, marquise, and other diamond shapes compare, read the full HelloNation feature:
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