| You're looking at engagement rings because the | | | | is square rather than rectangular. This cut is not a |
| time has come and you have made the decision | | | | traditionally chosen cut for diamond engagement |
| to ask her to marry her. Over the course of | | | | rings, however, it's unique blocked corners make it |
| your relationship she has no doubt made passing, | | | | a great choice in a setting that does not hide this |
| if not direct, comments about what she likes in or | | | | feature. |
| about the engagement ring she wants on her | | | | Oval Cut Diamonds: |
| finger. | | | | As the name says, the oval cut diamond is oval in |
| Diamonds come in a variety of different shapes | | | | shape and the most near to that of the round cut |
| that are called cuts. So, in general terms the cut | | | | diamond. This particular cut features a flattering, |
| of a diamond can also be considered the shape of | | | | longer outline that combines with the brilliance of a |
| a diamond. However, more importantly than that, | | | | round cut diamond. Additionally, oval cut diamonds |
| the cut of the diamond actually refers to the | | | | are popular engagement ring choices because their |
| length, width and depth of the diamond. | | | | length can accent longer, more slender fingers. |
| The cut of the diamond is one of the most | | | | Marquise Cut Diamonds: |
| important aspects to attributing a value to a | | | | With its regal, elongated design the marquise cut |
| diamond and can sometimes account for up to | | | | diamond maximizes the carat weight of the |
| one third or more of the diamonds appraisal. Most | | | | diamond and gives the appearance of a much |
| commonly the reason for this is because certain | | | | larger looking diamond. Its appearance is similar to |
| cuts waste more of the raw diamond in the | | | | the oval cut with the major difference being the |
| cutting process. Thus, the diamonds that waste | | | | tapering points at both ends. Also similar to the |
| more, cost more. | | | | oval cut diamond, the marquise cut also provides |
| In addition to the shape, different cuts will affect | | | | a flattering, elongating effect on fingers. |
| in different ways how the light passes through | | | | Pear Cut Diamonds: |
| the diamond. In this way, how a diamond is cut | | | | A pear cut diamond is very feminine in style and |
| will also determine its brilliance and sparkle. | | | | often called the teardrop shape because of its |
| Ten Common Diamond Cuts | | | | single point on one end with the opposite end |
| Round Cut Diamonds: | | | | being rounded. The pear cut diamond helps to |
| The round cut diamond shape is without a doubt | | | | create a subtle, slimming effect on fingers. |
| the most common cut in most diamond | | | | Radiant Cut Diamonds: |
| engagement rings today. A round-brilliant cut | | | | With its square shape and trimmed corners the |
| diamond is also the most brilliant diamond because | | | | radiant cut diamond is a very versatile diamond |
| of its 360-degree symmetrical shape. In addition, | | | | that combines the classic emerald shape with the |
| for centuries the round cut has been used by | | | | brilliance nearly matching a round cut diamond. It is |
| diamond cutters and is continually being refined to | | | | quite similar to the princess cut but is usually |
| bring out more and more of a diamond fiery | | | | slightly more in the shape of a rectangle and it |
| brilliance. | | | | has its corners blocked. |
| Princess Cut Diamonds: | | | | Cushion Cut Diamonds: |
| The princess cut diamond is the most common | | | | A very unique diamond shape that is makes for a |
| non-round shaped diamond cut on the market | | | | very interesting alternative to the princess or oval |
| today. This cut is considered a modern classic | | | | cut diamonds. It has rounded corners and larger |
| because of its very clean, square lines and | | | | facets that help bring out its brilliance. The cushion |
| dazzling brilliance. Amazingly, even with it's design | | | | diamond is a beautiful combination of round and |
| being square it comes very near the round cut | | | | square and makes quite a statement in solitaire |
| diamond in sparkle. Princess cut diamonds have | | | | engagement ring setting. |
| only been on the market for around thirty years | | | | Heart Cut Diamonds: |
| and are second only to the round cut diamond in | | | | Heart shaped diamonds are considered the |
| popularity for diamond engagement rings. | | | | ultimate and most romantic of all the diamond |
| Emerald Cut Diamonds: | | | | shapes. Not only because of it's shape but also |
| Perhaps one the most common of the classic | | | | because of the skill required by the diamond |
| diamond cuts. It is cut in a stepped rectangular | | | | cutter to bring out the natural brilliance of the |
| fashion and because of this offers a unique optical | | | | diamond and create the smooth shape of a heart. |
| appearance that highlights the diamonds clarity. | | | | With it's tapered point and rounded lobes the |
| Because of this, larger inclusions are sometimes | | | | heart diamond cut makes for an amazing looking |
| more visible to the unaided eye so diamonds that | | | | engagement ring. |
| are cut in this shape typically have to have a | | | | There are many factors to take into |
| higher clarity grade. | | | | consideration when choosing a diamond |
| Asscher Cut Diamonds: | | | | engagement ring and the cut is often considered |
| In 1902 the Asscher brothers of Holland designed | | | | one of the most important. Regardless of what |
| this stunning variation of the emerald cut diamond. | | | | diamond cut you choose for the engagement ring |
| The difference between the asscher cut diamond | | | | of your betrothed, if it's chosen from the heart |
| from the emerald cut diamond is that the asscher | | | | her eyes will sparkle more than any diamond can. |