What Are The Different Types Of Diamonds Used In Engagement Rings?

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An engagement ring is basically given by a man to his would be spouse while he proposes her for marriage and in some cases directly once she accepts boy’s marriage proposal. In some countries, engagement rings are worn mostly by ladies and may feature diamond, ruby or other gemstones, while in others couple wear matching rings.

In some cultures, the engagement ring is considered as wedding ring while in others, couples wear marriage ring separately. Moreover, engagement ring is traditionally worn in left hand finger, although customs differ across world. Gold engagement rings Birmingham is also a good option for those who are low on budget.

Types of Diamonds for Engagement Rings
While selecting a diamond for your engagement, it’s imperative to select a shape best suitable for your ring. Following is the guide of various diamonds that can be used in engagement rings

• Round Diamond
These diamonds are the most popular choice for engagement rings due to fire, light performance and incredible brilliance they represent. Round diamonds represent almost 75% of all purchases and give maximum sparkle.

• Princess ...
... Cut Diamond
This shape was first created in year 1980 and is one of the popular shapes for engagement and wedding rings. Similar to round cut diamonds, these diamonds are a great choice because of the resilience in working with any ring style.

However, price of these diamonds is lower per carat as compared to round cut ones. The reason of lower price is that it has pyramid shape which is comparable to half of a round shaped diamond. You can look for some princess cut wedding rings Birmingham available in various shops at affordable price.

• Oval Diamonds
Oval diamond is an altered brilliant shape of round cut diamond and both shapes have same brilliance and fire. However, oval cut diamonds com with additional advantage of a stretched shape, which creates illusion of larger size and can make your finger look slimmer and longer, which is an effect desired most often.

Moreover, oval cuts have some extent of bow-tie, which varies from severe to near invisible. The visibility however, cannot be determined by examining the dimension or diamond certificate, but by visual inspection.

If you also want to purchase an engagement ring embedded with an oval cut diamond, its better contacting a diamond consultant first, who can check it on your behalf.

• Marquise Diamond
This diamond has a shape like football and is narrow and long creating illusion of larger size. This diamond is preferred when one is trying maximising perceived size. Just like oval one, this diamond also has an elongated shape which makes finger appear slimmer and longer than actual.
Moreover, these diamonds also possess little extent of bow -tie which varies from nearly invisible to severe, which cannot be ascertained by dimension and certificate of diamond but by visual inspection.

In marquise cuts, symmetry is essential and a slight misalignment in two end pints can lead to a fettle look of final setting.

• Pear Shaped Diamonds
This shape is a combination of marquise and round shape having a abate point at the end. An excellent symmetry is required in a pear shaped diamond. The wings and shoulders of diamond need to form symmetrical and uniform curves. It is worn with narrow end pointing towards wearer’s hand.

These diamonds also come in variety of wide to slim cuts, just like oval and marquise cut ones and have additional advantage of making fingers of wearer look slimmer and longer.

• Cushion Cut Diamond
These diamonds combine a square cut with rounded corner, just like a pillow, hence the name follows. This classic cut has been in tradition since last 200 years and since its existence’s first century it has been one of the most popular diamond shapes.

The standards of this shape are various, more than other shapes and you can choose the one best suitable to you.