Fancy-cut diamonds aren’t a new concept – bling in heart, pear, oval, square and rectangular shapes are widely available, appealing to those who seek distinctive stones that aren’t a typical round brilliant. But these days, fancy diamond cuts aren’t limited to just these few shapes? There are plenty of unconventional and surprising shapes that you may not have come across before and present a fresh and alternative take on diamond jewellery. These include unusual geometric shapes, such as the trapezoid, shield and kite, to amusing and out-there forms – of a cloud, lips or cute critters including ducks and kitties.
Here’s where you can find totally unique gems – some are set in jewellery, while others are sold as loose diamonds, which can be an ideal choice for your next piece of custom jewellery that’s certain to be an interesting conversation piece. HOUSE OF GEMS Established in Singapore in 1986, this diamond seller is known for its wide range of fancy-coloured diamonds, particularly yellow diamonds. But that’s not all that sends jewellery collectors to it – House of Gems also produces diamonds in unconventional shapes, such as that of insects and animals including the bee, bull and rhinoceros.
A post shared by House of Gems 1986 (@houseofgems1986) Its ultimate sparkler in the rare and unusual category, however, has got to be its Hello Kitty diamond – created in collaboration with Sanrio Hong Kong to celebrate the world’s most well-loved kitty’s 50th.