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Even though there are many different cuts available for engagement rings, most couples choose to stick to just a few popular ones.
An engagement ring is often a simple stone or trio of stones, as it must be safely set, stable when under working conditions, and appropriate looking under many circumstances. The limitations of one stone in a secure setting- or a trio of stones mounted in the same way- and designed to be worn for any occasion, show that final selections most often favor clean, timeless cuts that can be safely mounted and give intense visual impact regardless of a modest setting.
The most common stone of all is the round cut. Just what it sounds like, the round cut is considered by many jewelers the brightest cut with the very best fire, taking full advantage of every facet of the stone. Round of cuts in what are often called “Tiffany settings or settings issue raised is the classic idea of an engagement ring: a stone that floats above the bands of the ring, with the maximum exposure of the stone to light. A good round stone can look great in a Tiffany setting. There are few places to hide a small, muddy, stone.
The long rectangle often called an emerald cut, as it is very popular for those lush green stones, is another well-loved cut. Not as ostentatious as the round cut, the emerald cut can carry a very large stone, show it to its advantage, yet appear quite traditionally formal. Also, the Princess style cut, is a square shaped cut stone, allows a 4 square, secure look with beautiful color and a lot of security that you won’t lose it. If mounted correctly these linear cuts can be very safe because of prongs on the corners and protecting the side.
Cushion cut diamonds are extremely flexible from the design standpoint merging well with other stones, balancing the shine and glitter of the round cut with much of the dignity and grace of the linear cuts. Stones that are said to be cushion cut are stones with a rounded edge and are square or a rectangle with curved sides and the corners also rounded off.
Pear cut, or tear drop diamonds are very beautiful, but the uneven balance of the form is harder to use in a stable and simple setting. It is difficult to set a solitaire diamond, especially a pear cut stone, setting it wrong can make it look lopsided or off kilter, and the stone can, not match the final wedding ring design. You can keep these stones for earrings, necklaces or rings of a special nature and not for the wedding band.
The Marquise, a long eye-shaped cut roughly oval but sharply pointed at each end, is often used in multi-stone rings. Choosing a central Marquise flanked by triangular trillion cut stones produces a stunning, more elaborate design.
Other stones may exist, but these stones are both industry standards and beloved, stunning in settings and beautiful when combined. With a sense of these diamond cuts you have a foundation of a most classical design of your ring.
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