Diamond Shapes For Engagement Rings
There are almost as many different styles and types of engagement rings as there are couples planning to get married. Finding the right types of engagement rings is an important step along the path to marriage. Looking beyond the common, traditional types of diamond engagement rings may be just the opportunity you have been searching for to find a really unique style.
One option for making engagement rings look unique and original is to change the traditional yellow gold or white gold type of band to something new and different. New metals popular for wedding bands include silver, platinum, palladium and titanium. Even very unique metals such as rose or pink gold are more common either as the full band metal or as accent metals on the band. Flatter, traditional simple bands are always elegant, however there are other styles available. Curved bands or bands that interlock or fit into each other are wonderful options for something out of the ordinary .
The type of cut of the stone, usually a diamond, in the engagement ring can also add to the originality of the ring designs. Many engagement rings feature the more traditional round, heart or oval shapes of diamonds, but just a small change on the shape of the diamond can give a completely new look to a traditional band and ring .
One shape of diamond that is becoming very much in demand is found with princess cut diamonds. This cut provides a square shaped cut that is very tapered on the underside. The diamond has many facets on all sides that reflect light back into the center. The detail gives this particular cut a vibrant sparkle that makes even a smaller stone look impressive.
For a stunning and striking solitaire ring the elongated marquis cut is a great match. Engagement rings featuring a marquis cut diamond are ideal for women with longer fingers or those with longer, thinner hands. The tapered ends of the marquis shape make even a small diamond look larger.
Ascher, princess cut diamonds and Marquise cut diamonds can be stand-alone stones in solitaire engagement rings but they can also be used in three stone engagement rings. The natural shape of both these cuts lends to being bordered on either side with smaller baguette style gems or diamonds. Other shapes that do well in three stone bands and rings include round cut, oval and princess cut diamonds.
Making the choice of between traditional and more unique styles of engagement rings is really a personal preference. Since this is such an important decision looking at a variety of engagement rings before deciding is important now as well as in the future.
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