While measuring a stone is quick and easy, the process varies from shape to shape. Learn how to properly measure stones like Round, Heart, Triangular and more using the guide below.

Tapered Baguette Stones

Measured vertically from the top to the bottom, and across the widest part on straight baguettes or both end widths on tapered baguettes.

Pear-Shaped Stones

Measured vertically from the top to
the point, and across the widest part.

Heart-Shaped Stones

Measured vertically from the top to the bottom, and across the widest part.

Rectangle-Shaped Stones

Measured vertically from the top to the bottom, and across the widest part (Includes Octagon and Cushion shapes).

Hexagon-Shaped Stones

Measured flat side to flat side.

Round-Shaped Stones

Measured across the widest point.

Marquise-Shaped Stones

Measured from the top point to the bottom point, and across the widest part.

Square-Shaped Stones

Measured vertically from the top to the bottom and horizontally from side to side (Includes Antique, Princess-cut and Square, Step-cut shapes).

Oval-Shaped Stones

Measured vertically from the top to the bottom, and across the widest part.

Triangle/Trillion-Shaped Stones

Measured vertically from the base to the point.


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