The heart's single pointed tip — at the bottom of the stone — is its only vulnerable point, and requires a V-prong to protect it. This is non-negotiable for an engagement ring worn daily: without a V-prong at the tip, the point can chip if struck at the right angle. A 3-prong setting — one V-prong at the tip and two prongs at the upper lobes — is the most common heart setting, showing off the outline clearly while providing complete protection.

A 5-prong setting offers additional security and a more cushioned appearance. Bezel settings protect the tip entirely but obscure the pointed bottom — trading security for a softer, rounder look. For pendants, a simple bail at the top (cleft) of the heart is the classic setting: the stone hangs with its point downward, creating the classic heart silhouette in motion. Halo settings amplify the heart's face-up size dramatically and are particularly popular for engagement rings.

Heart shaped diamonds offer strong value relative to rounds. As a general guide at G colour and VS2 clarity: approximately €700–€1,100 for a 0.50ct stone, €1,350–€2,200 for a 1.00ct, €2,400–€4,000 for a 1.50ct, and €5,200–€8,500 for a 2.00ct.

Note that for heart diamonds, we recommend 0.70ct as a practical minimum — below this, the heart outline becomes difficult to read clearly. At Diamantwerp, our prices are typically 75% below what you would pay at a traditional jeweller for the same certified stone.

Antwerp is the world's diamond capital — over 80% of the world's rough diamonds pass through the city's diamond district each year. Buying certified natural diamonds in Antwerp means purchasing direct from the source, with none of the retail markups added by high-street jewellers or international online platforms.

At Diamantwerp, our office on Pelikaanstraat 62 sits at the heart of the Antwerp diamond district, allowing us to source heart shaped diamonds directly from cutters and sight-holders and pass the savings to you.

Unlike round brilliants — which can achieve a Triple Excellent cut grade from GIA — heart shaped diamonds receive no standardised cut grade. GIA grades heart diamonds on polish and symmetry only. For a heart, symmetry is the single most important quality indicator: any imbalance between the two lobes, or a cleft that is too shallow or too deep, is immediately visible and fundamentally compromises the shape's appeal.

When assessing a certified heart diamond, always view the stone face-up — preferably in high-quality video — to verify lobe symmetry, cleft depth and shoulder balance. Check the length-to-width ratio (ideally 0.90–1.10 for a classic heart outline) and ensure the certificate shows Good or Excellent symmetry. Every heart shaped diamond at Diamantwerp comes with a verified certificate from GIA, HRD or IGI — and our team assesses symmetry carefully before adding any heart to our inventory.