By Chloe Harrington-Watts
It's really important when choosing an engagement ring to pick the right diamond. You - or your fiancée - will wear this forever and the choice of cut has a real impact on an engagement ring.
Cut refers to the symmetry, proportions and polish of a diamond. A well cut diamond will reflect light beautifully, setting off your ring perfectly.
Your choice will depend largely on taste. You need to decide if you want an unusual ring or one that truly sparkles. Your diamond will have a major impact on the overall look of your ring so you need to get it right.
* Round A round diamond. The round brilliant cut is the most popular diamond for an engagement ring. It brings out the sparkle of the gem in a simple shape.
* Princess This square cut is the second most popular choice for diamond engagement rings. This won't sparkle in the same way as a round brilliant, but this bold choice gets maximum brilliance from a square shape.
* Oval An elegant oval shape. It works well for ladies with small hands as it elongates the fingers.
* Pear Sometimes known as the teardrop because of its unusual teardrop shape. This cut would give a classic diamond engagement ring a modern twist.
* Marquise This is an elongated shape with pointed ends. Another brilliant cut, this will reflect light beautifully and will look stunning as the sole diamond in a ring.
* Heart A beautiful, heart shape. Use caution when choosing this cut. Only a highly skilled cutter will bring out the true beauty of a heart cut diamond.
* Emerald A rectangular shape with cut corners and a broad surface. The emerald is perfect for a flawless diamond, but will show any inclusions in a stone.
* Tycoon Similar to an emerald cut, but the tycoon is harder to polish and is only attempted by master cutters. A tycoon diamond reflects more light and has more natural sparkle than the emerald cut.
* Ashoka Rectangular with rounded corners. This gives maximum beauty and brilliance and is an
There are many more cuts available. I've described the most popular, and the most beautiful. When selecting the cut for your - or your fiancée's - diamond engagement ring you need to bear some things in mind:
- Does it suit your hands and your personality?
- How will it look with a wedding ring?
- Will you love it forever?
Good luck with making the perfect choice for your diamond engagement ring!
If you need more advice on cuts, I found this guide to how to buy a diamond engagement ring really helpful.
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