Diamond Engagement Rings and Wedding Rings
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Diamonds come in many shapes and sizes and though the classic one that is usually chosen for engagement rings is the round shape, diamond rings for other occasions and other diamond jewellery use diamonds of other shapes as well. When it comes to engagement rings, surprisingly both the young as well as older couples and women tend to veer towards the classic style made so popular by Tiffany’s years ago. This is a round shaped solitaire set in a simple yellow gold band. The only change that most people make perhaps is in substituting yellow gold for white gold or platinum today. Let’s take a look at the usual shapes that are available.


This is the most popular shape of diamonds and it is also known as the traditional or the classic shape. The round shape has always had a religious connotation as well as it has no beginning and no end. This is also the shape that is most conducive to diamonds because it lets the maximum light shine through and therefore dazzles brilliantly.


This is a shape that women love to have in a ring or as earrings, maybe even a pendant. It is the closest to the round shape though it does not shine as brilliantly.


This is a rather different shape and not everyone chooses it for a ring or other jewellery. This shape is usually favoured by people who want to stand out and be different.


This is also a bit of a traditional shape and men in olden times used to prefer a square shaped diamond if they wore a ring. It stands for a more masculine look and is also rather regal in its shape. There’s a certain timeless elegance in this shaped diamond and today, many women who stand up and want to be counted also choose this shape.


Though this shape does not really catch the light and dazzle like some of the other shapes, this is a romantic shape and you’ll find many a young couple in love choosing this shape for a ring.


A marquise shaped diamond is usually the choice of someone who likes diamonds to appear showy. It is usually also set in rather opulent settings and is the kind of shape that goes well with someone who is always in the limelight.


This is also a rather showy diamond though younger looking and more sparkling than the marquise. This is also usually worn by someone who loves centre-stage.