Are you intending to propose to your loved one, but uncertain which engagement ring style to choose depending on your partner’s preferred style? Would your partner favour something classic rather than risking a trendy design that will be outdated in a few years?
You also need to consider the shape of the stone. Let’s look at engagement ring styles that will never go out of vogue. Diamond Rings
Diamond Cut for Engagement Ring Styles
Round Brilliant Cut Diamond
The most popular diamond cut of all is the Round Brilliant with 58 facets that give exquisite brilliance and scintillation to the diamond. Round Brilliant diamonds work in several setting engagement ring styles, especially in solitaires and in two- and three-stone settings. The round shape represents unending love and the people drawn to it are romantic and traditional.
Princess Cut Diamond
Princess cuts are modern and elegant in shape and retain a lot of brilliance. They can be either square or rectangular in shape. They are generally less expensive than the Round Brilliant shape. Ensure that they are in a protective setting though, as they are known for chipping at the corners or falling out. Princess cut says the wearer likes to be the centre of attention, a person who enjoys taking risks and who has an air of excitement about them.
Cushion Cut Diamond
This beautiful cut is often compared to a pillow as it has soft corners and a square cut combination. Cushion cut was very popular in the 19th century when most diamonds were cut in this shape and was also called the ‘mine cut”. The cushion cut is both traditional and trendy and is perfect for someone looking for a soft and feminine look.
Emerald Cut Diamonds
Emerald cut diamonds are elegant with an elongated, rectangular shape and are cut to perfection with smaller chiseled step cuts and straight linear facets. The corners of an emerald cut diamond are usually cropped. Emerald cut diamonds exude refinement and are great for someone who prefers understated sophistication, still classy but with an edge.
Oval Cut Diamonds
Oval shapes are an elongated, oblong shape of a Round Brilliant diamond with as many facets as a round cut and can sparkle as much. It has beautiful brilliance, fire, and scintillation. This stone shape is for the woman who has flair, is creative and individualistic. This cut is great for those who love a classic, elegant aesthetic but who love to stay ahead of the trends. Diamond Engagement Rings Cape Town
Marquise Cut Diamonds
A Marquise diamond, also called the boat shape, is a regal choice for an engagement ring and is striking and flattering. It is the ultimate in elegance and is essentially an elongated oval with points on either end that also creates the illusion of elongated hands. The stone also looks bigger than a Round Brilliant diamond. This shape is for the woman who loves all things glamour, who has a joi de vivre attitude and a passion for the exotic.