Measuring Stones
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, Cushion, and Antique 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.