“If you like it then you better put a ring on it. Oh, Oh, Oh”
Ok, not quite but you get the point. Planning on popping the question or shopping for the perfect engagement ring – clarity and cut matters.
Round diamonds have set the standard for all other diamond shapes, and accounts for more than 75% of diamonds sold today.
Oval diamonds is a perfectly symmetrical design popular among women with small hands or short fingers. Its elongated shape gives a flattering illusion of length to the hand.
Marquise diamonds are enhanced by smaller diamonds. It is elongated in shape with pointed ends
Pear shaped diamonds are a hybrid cut – it is shaped most like a sparkling teardrop. It also belongs to that category of diamond whose design most complements a hand with small or average-length fingers.
Emerald cut diamonds are rectangular shaped with cut corners. It is known as a step cut because its concentric broad, flat planes resemble stair steps.
Princess cut diamonds are either square or rectangular cut with numerous sparkling facets. It is a relatively new cut and often finds its way into solitaire engagement rings. Flattering to a hand with long fingers, it is often embellished with triangular stones at its sides.
Radiant cut diamonds are square or rectangular cut – it combines the elegance of the emerald shape diamond with the brilliance of the round
