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Lab-Grown Kite Cut Diamond
Angular Artistry The kite cut is a four-sided diamond with two pairs of adjacent sides of equal length, forming a distinctive kite or rhombus shape. Its ang...
Sourced to your specification
Cut
Kite
Origin
Lab-grown
Certification
IGI / GIA
Lead time
4-6 weeks
How it works
From your specification to your door
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01 Specify Tell us shape, carat and clarity.
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02 Curate We return three certified options.
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03 Reserve A 50% deposit locks in your stone.
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04 Settle Balance paid before dispatch.
4-6 weeks turnaround. Stones sourced from international laboratories.
An overview
The kite cut diamond is a four-sided shape with two pairs of adjacent sides of equal length, creating a distinctive rhombus or kite silhouette. Its angular, asymmetric profile produces a dynamic visual presence that changes character with every shift in perspective. Favoured by avant-garde designers and bespoke jewellers, the kite cut is a shape for those who view jewellery as wearable art.
Origin & development
The kite cut belongs to the family of geometric fancy shapes that emerged as diamond cutting technology and consumer taste evolved beyond traditional forms. Its development was driven by creative jewellers seeking shapes that could break the conventions of symmetrical ring design. The kite form allows for asymmetric settings, east-west orientations, and clustered arrangements that are impossible with conventional round or square stones.
How it's shaped
The kite cut features four straight sides arranged so that two pairs of adjacent sides are equal in length, creating a shape wider at one axis than the other. The longer axis typically runs from one pointed end to the other, while the shorter axis spans the two wider corners. Faceting varies from modified brilliant patterns for maximum sparkle to step-cut arrangements for a cleaner, more architectural aesthetic.
Highlights
Kite diamonds are the designer's diamond - a shape that invites creative setting design and unconventional compositions. They can be set point-up for a dramatic elongating effect, east-west for a modern horizontal profile, or clustered with other geometric shapes for mosaic-like arrangements. The angular form catches light differently from every direction, creating a kinetic quality that keeps the eye engaged. For buyers seeking individuality, the kite is a statement of creative confidence.
Cut
Kite
Carat range
1.0 to 5.0
Clarity
VS1 to FL
Origin
Lab-grown
Certification
IGI / GIA