What is a shield cut diamond?

Shield cut diamonds have a triangular shape with three sides bowed so the diamond sort of resembles a shield. They’re often used in rings as side accents to the center stone, so they rest a large side against the stone and then taper down the band. Shop a collection of authentic shield cut diamonds from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.

What is a sugarloaf-cut gemstone?

A sugarloaf cut gemstone or cabochon cut involves one of the oldest stone-cutting techniques. It sees that the doming and polishing of a gemstone are carried out, which gives it a flat edge that is best suited for a fine jewelry setting. It is most popular for displaying the natural colors of stones in their pure state. Shop a diverse range of vintage sugarloaf cut gemstone rings on 1stDibs today.

Shield Cut Gemstone

Mozambique Ruby Earrings

Shield Brooch

Diamond And Sapphire Shield Ring

Carved Aquamarine Jewelry

Set in 18K white Gold, carved Aquamarine, Tanzanite & Diamonds Dangle Earrings

Sold|~~$7,500~~

Set in 18K white Gold, carved Aquamarine, Tanzanite & Diamonds Dangle Earrings

By JEWEL HUB

Located in Hong Kong, HK

: Tanzanite ✦ Gemstone Cut: Trillion/ Shield ✦ Gemstone Weight: 2.74 ct. Approx. ✦ Gemstone: Natural Diamonds

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

13.00 Carat Natural Loose London Blue Topaz Shield Cut Gemstone

Sold|~~$480~~

13.00 Carat Natural Loose London Blue Topaz Shield Cut Gemstone

Located in Peshawar, PK

: Shield Color: Deep Blue Certificate: On Customer Demand London Blue Topaz is a mesmerizing variety of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Blue Topaz

Amethyst Top Quality Fancy Shield Smooth Loose Gemstone For Jewelry

Sold|~~$581~~

Amethyst Top Quality Fancy Shield Smooth Loose Gemstone For Jewelry

Located in Jaipur, RJ

Gemstone-Amethyst Shape - Shield Fancy size - 22 MM Weight - 38.74

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Amethyst

Natural Topaz Gemstone: Golden Fancy Cut, 2.08 Carats

Sold|~~$80~~

Natural Topaz Gemstone: Golden Fancy Cut, 2.08 Carats

Located in Peshawar, PK

Wight - 2.08 Carats Dimensions : 7.500 * 7.500 * 5.000 MM Color : Golden Yellow Shape : Fancy Cut

Category

2010s Pakistani Loose Gemstones

Materials

Topaz

3.90 Carat Fancy Cut Natural Loose Aquamarine from Shigar Valley Shield Shape

Sold|~~$320~~

3.90 Carat Fancy Cut Natural Loose Aquamarine from Shigar Valley Shield Shape

Located in Peshawar, PK

Gemstone Type : Aquamarine Weight : 3.90 Carats Dimensions : 10.5x10.6x6.8 mm Clarity : Eye Clean

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Aquamarine

3.80 Carat Natural Loose Untreated Aquamarine Fancy Cut Shield Shape Ring Gem

Sold|~~$400~~

3.80 Carat Natural Loose Untreated Aquamarine Fancy Cut Shield Shape Ring Gem

Located in Peshawar, PK

Shape: Shield Color: Light Blue Treatment; Non Certificate: On Client Demand Certainly! "Aquamarine" is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Aquamarine

0.62 Carat Natural Color Change Russian Alexandrite Loose Gemstone

Sold|~~$1,190~~

0.62 Carat Natural Color Change Russian Alexandrite Loose Gemstone

By Tsarina Jewels

Located in Bangkok, TH

collectors and connoisseurs. Please note that due to the unique nature of natural Alexandrite, each gemstone

Category

2010s Russian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Alexandrite

0.75 Carats Shield Shape Loose Green Emerald from Swat Pakistan Mine

Sold|~~$500~~

0.75 Carats Shield Shape Loose Green Emerald from Swat Pakistan Mine

Located in Peshawar, PK

: Shield Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand . Wearing an emerald gives strength to the planet Mercury

Category

2010s Pakistani Loose Gemstones

Materials

Emerald

Shield Shape Loose Ametrine Gem For Necklace 7.85 Carats

Sold|~~$350~~

Shield Shape Loose Ametrine Gem For Necklace 7.85 Carats

Located in Peshawar, PK

Loose Ametrine Weight: 7.85 Carats Dimension: 16 x 11.1 x 9.3 Mm Origin: Brazil Shape : Shield Cut

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Quartz

Cartier 1940s Patriotic Diamond, Sapphire, and Ruby Winged Shield Brooch

Sold|~~$17,500~~

Cartier 1940s Patriotic Diamond, Sapphire, and Ruby Winged Shield Brooch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

A Retro patriotic multi-gemstone brooch with pavé diamond wings framing a sapphire, ruby, and

Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Palladium

Shield Cut Orange Spessartite & Green Tsavorite Pendant by Rock N Gold Creations

Sold|~~$3,600~~

Shield Cut Orange Spessartite & Green Tsavorite Pendant by Rock N Gold Creations

By Rock N Gold Creations

Located in San Diego, CA

-of-a-kind vibrant pendant featuring a collection rare shield cut orange spessartite gemstone

Category

1990s American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Set in 18K Gold, natural Mozambique Rubies & Yellow Diamonds Cocktail Ring

Sold|~~$6,700~~

Set in 18K Gold, natural Mozambique Rubies & Yellow Diamonds Cocktail Ring

By JEWEL HUB

Located in Hong Kong, HK

✦ Gemstone Weight: 7.35 ct. Approx. ✦ Gemstone: natural Mozambique Ruby ✦ Gemstone Cut: Shield cut/ Uneven

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Set in 18K White Gold, 5.61 carats Aquamarine, Tanzanite & Diamond Cocktail RIng

Sold|~~$950~~

Set in 18K White Gold, 5.61 carats Aquamarine, Tanzanite & Diamond Cocktail RIng

By JEWEL HUB

Located in Hong Kong, HK

: Shield ✦ Gemstone Weight: 0.38 ct. Approx. ✦ Gemstone: Natural Diamond ✦ Gemstone Cut: Round ✦ Diamond

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

23.18 carats, natural Zambian Emerald, Mozambique Ruby & Diamond Dangle Earrings

Sold|~~$10,500~~

23.18 carats, natural Zambian Emerald, Mozambique Ruby & Diamond Dangle Earrings

By JEWEL HUB

Located in Hong Kong, HK

: Shield cut & Hexagon cut ✦ Gemstone Weight: 5.24 ct. ✦ Gemstone: Natural Diamonds ✦ Gemstone Cut

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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Shield Cut Gemstone For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact shield cut gemstone you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of 18k Gold, Gold and Platinum, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 6 antique edition and 7 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a shield cut gemstone may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A shield cut gemstone from Merkaba, Cartier and Tom Castor — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any shield cut gemstone from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 7 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a shield cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes kite cut and mixed cut alternatives. Most of our shield cut gemstone for sale are for women, but there are 8 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Shield Cut Gemstone?

On average, a shield cut gemstone at 1stDibs sells for $12,150, while they’re typically $4,000 on the low end and $26,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Questions About Shield Cut Gemstone

What is a shield cut diamond?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Shield cut diamonds have a triangular shape with three sides bowed so the diamond sort of resembles a shield. They’re often used in rings as side accents to the center stone, so they rest a large side against the stone and then taper down the band. Shop a collection of authentic shield cut diamonds from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
What is a sugarloaf-cut gemstone?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
A sugarloaf cut gemstone or cabochon cut involves one of the oldest stone-cutting techniques. It sees that the doming and polishing of a gemstone are carried out, which gives it a flat edge that is best suited for a fine jewelry setting. It is most popular for displaying the natural colors of stones in their pure state. Shop a diverse range of vintage sugarloaf cut gemstone rings on 1stDibs today.