Diamond Shapes For Your Engagement Ring

By Author: Raymond McDonald
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Which diamond shape should you choose? Read on to make a decision.

Round Brilliant: Choose a round brilliant if you want the most sparkle. It's the amazing light performance that makes it the most popular choice. Also, it is versatile enough to complement a modern and sleek ring design or an elaborate vintage one.

Princess: This is the second most popular shape after the round brilliant, and may be a good choice for hiding any inclusions due to the numerous facets. It is often mounted as a solitaire or can be complemented with accent stones on the shank.

Cushion: Making a comeback, the cushion cut is right now the third most popular choice. It's an excellent choice for making a statement, as the shape is generally not made on smaller diamonds, and the large facets mean only stones with superior clarity are used for this cut. People certainly know who the romantic Kim Kardashian is! She was proposed to back then, by her now - husband Kanye West with a beautiful Cushion engagement ring.

Emerald: Unlike round brilliant, princess and cushion, the emerald cut is rather about 'depth' than sparkle. The step-like ...
... facets give the diamond a striking look. This cut has attracted many famous fans, with the likes of Angelina Jolie and Grace Kelly sporting emerald cut engagement rings. It's all about glamour. If that's what one is looking for, then this is the diamond you should go with.

Asscher: The Asscher is similar to the emerald cut, but square in shape. It's known to be called the "square emerald cut" at times. It was invented in 1902 by jeweler Joseph Asscher. One of the most famous Asscher engagement ring was worn by Elizabeth Taylor given to her by Richard Burton.

Radiant: Rectangular in shape but with the sparkle of a round, the radiant cut is quite rare mainly due to it's scarcity. Those who prefer a rectangular shaped diamond engagement ring, can look towards the Radiant as an alternative to the Princess and Cushion diamond. Jennifer Aniston wears an absolutely spectacular 8 carat radiant diamond engagement ring.

Oval: Suited for short fingers, the oval shape helps to give an appearance of elongated fingers. With it's unusual shape, an oval stone is the star of the show so you can have it mounted as a simple solitaire. For those who like the beauty of the Round diamond but want something unique, the Oval is the perfect engagement ring.

Pear: One of the unusual shapes for engagement rings, a pear diamond is also generally mounted in a solitaire design. But, a slim halo would be ideal for highlighting the beautiful shape. It is highly sophisticated having a combination of two different cuts. At one end is the sparkle-fest round and the elegant marquise at the other.
Marquise: Uniquely tapered, the marquise cut is quite striking and a great choice for an east-west engagement ring, where the center stone is set horizontally. Catherine Zeta-Jones wears a beautiful 10 carat one on her finger.

Heart: The classic symbol of love, heart shaped engagement rings are for the true romantic. The sparkle and beauty of this shape can only be defined by the true skill and precision of a diamond cutter. Thus, it is a good idea to have the stone examined by a gemologist before purchasing it.