Top Trending Diamond Cuts in 2025

In 2025, diamond cuts are more expressive than ever. While brilliance and beauty remain essential, today’s styles are shifting toward personal storytelling, bold proportions, and refined originality.

At Plateau Jewelers in Sammamish, WA, we’ve seen a clear evolution: clients are selecting shapes not only for sparkle, but for symbolism, proportion, and individuality. This year’s leading diamond cuts reflect that balance—classic foundations elevated by modern interpretations and strong design choices.

The Diamond Shapes Defining 2025

1. Oval Cut: Elongated Elegance

The oval cut has seen a steady rise in popularity—and in 2025, it’s among the most requested shapes. With its elongated outline and brilliant-style faceting, it gives off a graceful shimmer while making the finger appear longer.

Why it’s trending:

  • Maximizes visible size per carat

  • Soft curves pair beautifully with modern, vintage, or bezel settings

  • Looks stunning in east-west orientations

Oval diamonds strike the perfect balance between classic sparkle and updated style.

2. Pear-Shaped: Romantic and Refined

Combining the best of two shapes—the round and marquise—the pear cut offers a unique teardrop silhouette. It blends romance with individuality, making it ideal for someone looking for a less conventional but elegant design.

Why it’s trending:

  • Distinctive shape with eye-catching motion

  • High brilliance at the rounded end, tapering into a refined point

  • Popular for east-west settings and minimalist bezels

Pear-shaped diamonds work especially well in asymmetrical styles and custom solitaires.

3. Round Brilliant: Always in Style

The round brilliant diamond remains the benchmark in cut quality and optical performance. Its 58 carefully calculated facets are engineered to reflect the maximum amount of light, creating a sparkle that’s hard to beat.

Why it endures:

  • Perfect symmetry delivers unmatched brilliance

  • Adaptable to virtually any setting

  • Appeals to those who value tradition and versatility

Round diamonds remain the top choice for classic solitaires, pave halos, and timeless three-stone designs.

4. Marquise: Dramatic and Making a Comeback

The marquise cut—once a vintage favorite—is returning in full force. With its long, pointed tips and curved edges, this cut creates a regal silhouette with dramatic flair.

Why it’s gaining momentum:

  • Makes the diamond appear longer and larger

  • Perfect for those drawn to antique influences

  • Lends well to bold, customized settings

As designers reinterpret marquise cuts in modern east-west settings or mixed-metal bands, they’re quickly becoming a favorite for those seeking originality.

5. Emerald Cut: Clean, Cool, and Contemporary

The emerald cut is known for its step-cut faceting and mirror-like clarity. While it offers less sparkle than brilliant cuts, it creates a refined “hall of mirrors” effect—perfect for lovers of sleek geometry.

Why it’s trending:

  • Offers a refined, architectural profile

  • Flat planes highlight clarity and symmetry

  • Works beautifully in vintage, three-stone, or east-west settings

This cut continues to grow in popularity among those who appreciate minimalist luxury.

Celebrity Influence & the Rise of “Maximalism”

Celebrity jewelry choices are playing a major role in defining 2025's bolder aesthetic. From oversized diamonds to unexpected silhouettes, stars are leaning into luxury, symbolism, and personal design—and clients are following suit.

Selena Gomez: The Marquise Comeback

Selena Gomez’s marquise-cut engagement ring reignited interest in elongated, vintage-inspired cuts. The ring’s sharp silhouette, paired with its storied royal history, elevated the marquise into the spotlight as a statement of individuality and sophistication.

Zoe Kravitz: Redefining the Centerpiece

Rather than choosing a traditional ring, Zoe Kravitz embraced a 20-carat oval diamond pendant worn on a rope-style necklace. This bold move showcased how diamond cuts can shine in nontraditional formats—ushering in a new era of expressive, avant-garde fine jewelry.

Zendaya, Lady Gaga, Adele, and Emma Roberts: More Is More

These icons are embracing dramatic stones, vintage east–west settings, and unexpected pairings. Their pieces feature pear shapes, bold yellow gold, bezel frames, and vivid colored gemstones—a clear shift away from minimalist norms toward a more maximalist, expressive aesthetic.

Design Trends Beyond the Stone

While cut is the centerpiece, how a diamond is set dramatically impacts the overall style. In 2025, these design choices are shaping what feels fresh and personalized:

East-West Settings

  • A sleek twist that turns elongated shapes like ovals, emeralds, and pears horizontally.

  • Modern, minimalist, and increasingly popular in custom designs.

Bezel and Half-Bezel Frames

  • Secure, protective, and stylish.

  • Highlights the diamond shape while offering clean lines and subtle shine.

Hidden Details

  • Secret halos, inner-edge pavé stones, or personal birthstones add depth and sentiment.

  • These features are especially suited for custom settings at Plateau Jewelers.

Find Your Signature Cut at Plateau Jewelers

Whether you’re drawn to the symmetry of a round brilliant, the structure of an emerald cut, or the drama of a marquise, your diamond cut should reflect your style and story.

At Plateau Jewelers, our custom design process is built around your vision. We’ll help you pair your favorite shape with the right setting, metal, and finish to create a piece that feels entirely your own.

Visit us in Sammamish, WA to explore trending cuts in person

  • Ask about our Diamond Trade-Up program for long-term upgrades

  • Book a private consultation to start your custom design journey

  • Let’s bring your story to life—cut with meaning, crafted with care.

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