The origin of the heart shape can be found with the pear shape diamond. if you look closely at the heart shape
diamond, you will notice that it is quite similar to the pear shaped diamond. This is not simply a
coincidence. The heart shape is actually derived directly from pear shaped diamonds.

The heart shape diamond often begins as a pear shape that has an inclusion within the rounded end. A skilled
diamond cutter will cut the rough stone into a pear shape that has the inclusion located, ideally,
centered in the rounded end of the pear. By excising the inclusion from the rounded end, the
diamond shape is divided into two equal lobes, thus creating the heart shape. It is
essential to the heart shaped diamond to have a highly skilled cutter, to insure
that the distinctive lobes are balanced, smooth and well defined,
while retaining a brilliant shine.

The diameter of the heart shaped diamond is measured across the widest portion of the lobes, rather than from
the tip of the bisecting of the lobes. Using this diameter the proportions of the heart shape is found,
such as the table size, the girdle thickness, and the depth, crown and pavilion measurement.

This is an ideal pendant diamond, although it is popular for any type of setting. The setting itself should have five
prongs to ensure security, stability and protection. The prongs should be distributed with two for the lobes of
the heart, two for the heart's sides, and a v-shaped prong to secure and protect the heart's tip.
Personalities drawn to the heart shape of diamond tend to be sentimental,
sensitive and romantic.



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