Shopping for an engagement ring is very important and is something you usually only get one shot at. While getting the right engagement ring is important, it is not really about price anymore. The main thing you should look at is how the ring will look on their finger. Most women know the type of engagement ring they would like. Shape is among the most vital parts of getting the ring that she would pick out herself. You can sometimes get the cut wrong and get away with it. You do not want to get the actual shape wrong though. The wrong shape will simply look wrong on her finger, at least in her eyes. Here are some various shapes, along with what is special about each one:
Round Shape Diamond Engagement Rings
The round shape is the most common of all shapes. It is exactly as it sounds – round. It is the engagement ring that seventy five percent of all women are expecting and the safest bet for those men that have no idea what their woman is expecting in her jewelry.
Emerald Shape Engagement Rings
This shape has been catching on with many future brides lately, as it is simple and elegant. The Emerald shape is long and rectangular, but the largest parts of the surface is flat. This simplicity is attractive to many, and most major retailers carry them still.
Asscher Shape Engagement Rings
This is essentially an Emerald shape stone with extra facets (angles) in the stone. It is a favorite among potential brides that want a bit more pizzazz, but with the Emerald shape.
Oval Shape Engagement Rings
The oval has been around for a very long time and is a variation of the round shape stone. Some like the round, but want something that will stand out from other engagement rings. The oval shape is perfect for those that are not satisfied with the round stone.
Marquis Shape Engagement Rings
The Marquis is a stone that is popular when money is tight, but aspirations are high. The marquise is a stone that can make a smaller stone seem bigger. It is cut with sharp ends and rounded sides, giving the stone a bit of a visual boost. The marquis stone is very popular among young engagement ring purchasers.
Princess Shape Engagement Rings
The princess shape is a rather popular one on the current engagement ring scene, and it is because of the brilliant sparkle that it is known for. A princess shape has extra facets in the stone and plenty of flat area to show off any sized stone. The princess stone is a fairly new stone compared to the rest.
Pear Shape Engagement Rings
The pear shaped is rounded on one end and sharp on the other giving the appearance of a pear shape. Some call this shape the tear drop because of the visual similarity. The pear shape is not very commonly requested and so is not usually in large supply at most diamond stores.
