Engagement Rings

Choose Your Diamond Shape. (Cut)

THE PERFECT RING needs the perfect diamond. Round is the most popular diamond shape and suits a woman with classic tastes. If she prefers more clean, modern styles, she?ll love the appeal of the princess cut. Does she love the vintage trend? Opt for a vintage cut, like emerald or asscher. For the woman who likes to stand out in a crowd, a marquise is as unique as she is.

• Round Brilliant

  With 58 facets, the round-brilliant cut sparkles more than any other, which probably explains why it is the most popular for engagement diamonds.

• Princess

  The princess has plenty of brilliance; plus, its square shape offers a modern, sophisticated look to wedding jewelry. It is especially flattering to delicate, long fingers.

• Asscher

  With its rectangular facets, the Asscher cut is similar to the emerald, but its overall shape is square. An Asscher-cut diamond gives a ring an elegant Art Deco style.

• Oval

  The oval shape is an elliptical version of the round brilliant and is usually cut with 56 facets.

• Emerald

  The rectanglar emerald shape features beveled corners and broad, flat facets that resemble steps. It is a good choice for showcasing diamonds of exceptional color and clarity.

• Marquise

  This slender oval has 56 facets and points at both ends. Its long profile has a slimming effect on fingers.

• Cushion

  The cushion shape can best be described as a rounded square. It has large facets and lots of sparkle.

• Radiant

  The radiant shape has trimmed corners and can be a square or rectangle. Its unique facet-design produces a sparkle similar to the brillant cuts.

• Pear

  Also known as the teardrop, the pear shape makes the fingers appear longer and thinner. Wear it pointed toward the end of the finger.

• Trillion

  One of the brilliant-cut shapes, the trianglar trillion has slightly curved edges. A similar shape, the trilliant, has straight edges and defined points.