This page gathers every gemstone in our collection cut as a round, the most symmetrical of all gem shapes. A round outline allows a cutter to place facets in perfect radial balance, which is why the round brilliant remains the benchmark for even light return, consistent face-up colour and a lively, uninterrupted scintillation across the whole stone. Rounds also set with ease, sitting comfortably in claw, bezel and pavé work alike.
Here you will find Paraiba Tourmaline, Demantoid Garnet, Sphene, Aquamarine and Blue Zircon. Each behaves differently in this shape. Sphene and demantoid garnet are prized for high dispersion, so a round's brilliant faceting releases noticeable flashes of spectral colour. Blue zircon, with its high refractive index, returns light with particular crispness. Paraiba tourmaline is valued chiefly for its copper-bearing neon hue, while aquamarine's gentler colour often reads best in slightly larger rounds, where depth of body colour can build.
When choosing, weigh brilliance against colour saturation, consider how millimetre size relates to carat weight in each species, and check the hardness of the variety against your intended setting.
