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Shape Shift

by Jeff Prine, Executive Editor

With summertime on the way, it�s time to shape up. The round brilliant may still be the most favored diamond cut, but renewed interest in fancy shapes is shaking things up. Designers of diamond jewelry are now mixing shapes, rather than matching them. Many new styles have three or more shapes in the same piece. The result is not only more drama but also an air of nostalgia and novelty at the same time. While the juxtaposition of different cuts is making its way into traditional jewelry set with white diamonds, fancy colored diamond jewelry is leading the way. Mixing both colors and shapes give these designs even more added flair.

Photography By Chris Trayer


	Christian Tse�s 18k white, pink, and yellow gold micro-pav� bracelet with multi-shape and 17.01 carats of colored diamonds, suggested retail $450,000, (626) 577-9288.


	From left: Talisman Unlimited�s 18k gold and diamond rhombus totem pendant on a deerskin thong, suggested retail $3,830, and diamond mosaic disk and 18k gold necklace, suggested retail $9,040, (818) 888-3708. Megan Thorne�s 18k gold �Imperial� pendant with marquise, rose cut, and round diamonds, suggested retail $6,500, (817) 731-4374.


	SES Creations� one-of-a-kind necklace with 40 princess cut, 30 opulate cut, and 10 shield cut diamonds, suggested retail $145,800, (800) 272-8SES.


	From left: Gem Platinum�s fancy yellow multi-shape diamond line pendant, suggested retail $275,000, (800) 356-3192. Cherie Dori�s 18k gold and fancy yellow and white diamond pendant, (800) 226-8816.


	Ara Collection�s oxidized sterling silver rings and 24k gold dome ring, one with 8.14 carat emerald center stone, all with multi-shape champagne diamonds, suggested retail $2,650 to $11,050, (805) 965-3999.


	Kwiat�s �Concerto� platinum bracelet with 22.98 carats of multiple shape diamonds, suggested retail $105,600, (800) 927-GEMS.


	From left: Nina Runsdorf�s brown and white diamond chain with 37.88 carats of brown diamonds and 29.70 carats of white diamonds, suggested retail $89,500, (212) 382-1243. Manak Couture�s antique fancy color diamond and rose cut diamond pendant, (415) 255-4768.


	From top: Cherie Dori�s two 18k gold rings with yellow and white diamonds in multiple shapes including heart shaped stones, (800) 226-8816. Pancis Gems� �Audrey� collection 18k gold ring with multicolored diamonds, suggested retail $2,500, (800) 426-4435.