Let's Do it the Hard Way Trivia Quiz

The princess cut is one of the most popular diamond cuts. It is square shaped with a rounded top and a pyramid shape in the center. The term princess cut was used inconsistently until the 1960s and 70s when a generally agreed upon definition was formed.

The radiant cut has rectangular or square edges. It was created in the 1970s as a more affordable way to cut diamonds. This cut allows for higher brilliance in the diamonds while also hiding inclusions more easily than other cuts. It is also easier to cut than other cuts, which cuts down on costs.

The round cut is the most popular cut of diamonds and the most recognizable. It is one of the oldest cuts of diamonds and also the most brilliant. Round cuts tend to follow the natural shape of an uncut diamond crystal, which allows their natural brilliance to shine.

The pear cut is a diamond cut that is rounded at one end and tapered to a point at the other. It is essentially a combination of the round and marquise cuts. The tapered point is called a French tip. It was originally called the pendeloque cut.

The cushion cut is a square diamond with rounded corners and sides. It is so named because its shape resembles a pillow or cushion. The cushion cut has many facets which allow for a greater dispersion of light, making them sparkle more. Pictured here is the famous cushion cut Cullinan II diamond.

The marquise cut is also called the little boat cut. It resembles an oval cut but is tapered at both ends. This cut is heavily associated with French Royals as it was designed for King Louis XV's mistress, Madame Pompadour. Along with the pear and oval cuts, the marquise cut is one that can suffer from the bowtie effect, a condition in which light is dispersed throughout the diamond which sometimes results in shadows marring the stone. Pictured is the famous marquis cut Cullinan VI diamond.

The Asscher Cut is a square diamond created by the Asscher Brothers in 1902. This cut has rectangular facets which creates an optical illusion called the Hall of Mirror effect. The Asscher Cut resembles the emerald cut except it is a square compared to the more rectangular emerald cut. Pictured is the famous Asscher cut diamond, the Cullinan IV.

The heart cut is one of the hardest cuts to make of a diamond. It resembles a traditional heart shape with the center curve being very difficult to create. Although they appear more romantic, heart cuts tend to be amongst the most expensive cuts, suffer from the bowtie effect and tend to not be cut cleanly or correctly. Featured is the famous heart cut Cullinan V diamond.

Oval cut diamonds are similar to round cut diamonds. They are slightly elongated and have a more ovoid shape. Oval cut diamonds appear larger than other cuts of the same weight. Traditionally, oval cut diamond rings were worn to elongate fingers, making them appear longer and slimmer. Pictured is the famous oval cut diamond, a replica of the Koh-i-Noor.

The trilliant cut, also called the trillion or straight trillion cut, resembles a triangle. It is typically shallower than other cuts of diamonds and because of its lack of depth, it is typically cut from shallower diamond crystals as the thick crystals are reserved for other cuts. The trilliant cut appears the most elegant, although it appears much bigger than other cuts of the same size. Pictured is the famous trilliant cut Raven Black Diamond.