What Is a Heart Shaped Diamond?
A heart shaped diamond is a brilliant-cut stone in the silhouette of a heart — two soft lobes meeting at a cleft at the top, narrowing to a pointed tip at the bottom. It uses 56 to 58 facets in a brilliant pattern (similar to a pear cut), and is one of the oldest documented diamond shapes — Mary Queen of Scots gifted a heart-shaped diamond to Queen Elizabeth I in 1562.
Symmetry is the single most critical evaluation criterion for a heart shaped diamond. The two lobes must be perfectly mirrored, the cleft must sit precisely on the center axis, and the point must align directly below the cleft. Even small asymmetries are immediately visible because the brain is highly tuned to recognize heart silhouettes.
Our Atlanta master jewelers recommend a minimum carat weight of 0.50 (ideally 1.00+) for heart shaped center stones — below this size the heart silhouette becomes ambiguous. Length-to-width ratio is typically 1.00 (as tall as wide), with an acceptable range of 0.90 to 1.10.
Why ATL Luxury Jewelers for Your Heart Engagement Ring
For over 15 years, ATL Luxury Jewelers has handcrafted bespoke engagement rings at our Snellville, GA showroom. Our team of 12 master artisans has created more than 10,000 custom pieces, and we hold every heart center stone to GIA certification — paying particular attention to the Symmetry grade, which matters more for heart cuts than for any other shape.
Whether you’re drawn to a three-prong heart solitaire, a bezel-set heart, a heart halo, or a heart three-stone with pear or round flanks, our jewelers will guide you through the design process. Every ring includes lifetime cleaning, prong-tightening, and rhodium-plating service.
Heart Setting Styles
The heart’s pointed tip and delicate cleft both need attention in the setting. The most enduring options:
