Shopping for the best engagement ring can be challenging, especially when you consider that this ring is something that will last a lifetime. It’s important to select the most appropriate setting and diamond cut for the bride-to-be. Solitaire engagement rings really set off a single stone and are considered one of the most classic stone settings. Once you’ve selected a solitaire setting, you can start selecting the perfect diamond cut. These cuts are the most popular:
Round cut
For solitaire settings, the round cut is the most popular. It has a dazzle that really shows off the diamond’s sparkle from every angle. It’s also the classic cut most often depicted in fairy tales and is seen as the archetypal engagement ring. For a woman who wants to show off a single stone as her highest priority, a round cut is likely the most appropriate choice.
Emerald (Mine)
Emerald cuts were popular at the beginning of the 20th century and give a sense of vintage or antique class. While the emerald cut doesn’t quite sparkle as much as a round cut diamond, it retains a vertical and horizontal symmetry that still allows the diamond to stand out without further embellishments. Emerald cuts can also make a lower weight diamond seem bigger because two axes are elongated relative to the round cut.
Pear
The pear cut is best for women who want a paired wedding ring set where the wedding ring has a setting of its own. The wedding ring and engagement ring can then be crafted to fit together, especially with a v-shaped setting on the wedding ring that fits the point on the pear cut engagement ring stone. For women who love to embellish and enjoy many stones sparkling together, a pear shaped cut is likely the best option.
Heart
One of the most modern and unique cuts for a solitaire engagement ring is the heart shaped cut. Like the pear cut, this stone can also be decorated and set off by an embellished wedding ring, but with such a unique cut many women prefer to keep the heart-shaped stone as a stand-alone diamond so the eye isn’t distracted from the heart shape. For a woman who prefers sentimental cuts and enjoy modern looks, this cut is probably among her favorites.
If you’re considering purchasing an engagement ring and aren’t sure about exactly what kind of cut, weight, clarity, or setting you prefer and that fits your budget, contact us for further assistance. We can help with those difficult decisions that are important for you to get right the first time.
