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# For elongated diamond shapes (Oval, Marquise, Pear, and Emerald), what does length to width ratio mean?

The length-to-width ratio is calculated by dividing the length of the diamond by its width. This conveys how relatively square or rectangular a fancy-shaped diamond appears when viewed from the top.

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