| Diamond rings are certainly the most popular rings in | | | | The cushion cut diamond is rectangular with the |
| the world. They are widely used for engagement, | | | | corners rounded. It has more facets than the |
| but are also very commonly used for anniversary | | | | emerald cut and can more effectively hide flaws. It |
| gifts, graduation rings and congratulatory rings, as | | | | has more sparkle and brilliance, but doesn't show the |
| with the birth of a child. If you are in the market for | | | | clarity that an emerald or asscher cut can. Similar to |
| diamond rings, then you probably have a lot of | | | | the cushion, asscher and emerald cut is the radiant |
| questions about cut, carat, clarity and quality. Here | | | | cut. This is a marvelously faceted rectangular cut. |
| we will focus on the cut of diamond that you may | | | | The corners are cut off and the facets are triangular |
| prefer. Diamonds come in all shapes and sizes, so the | | | | like the popular round brilliant. |
| one you choose will have some personal significance. | | | | An oval cut is very beautiful with its smooth lines and |
| Although no two diamonds are identical, there are | | | | sparkling facets. This is a good alternative for people |
| nine basic cuts that you can choose from. | | | | who love round brilliants but prefer something a little |
| The princess cut is the most popular today. This is a | | | | more unique. Another unique shape that really |
| square cut diamond with added facets for fire and | | | | sparkles is the heart shaped diamond. The pear cut |
| brilliance. Square diamonds are beautiful, but have lost | | | | and marquise cut are also popular alternatives to the |
| out in the popularity contest with round brilliants in | | | | traditional round brilliant. All are beautiful and have lots |
| the past. That is why the princess cut has become | | | | of facets to sparkle. Pear cut diamonds are round on |
| so popular lately. The old style of square cut just | | | | one end and come to a point on the other, like a |
| didn't sparkle like the round cuts did. The princess cut | | | | teardrop. Marquise cut diamonds are oval with a point |
| brings you the sparkle of the round cut in a beautiful, | | | | on two ends, giving them a unique yet feminine |
| sophisticated square shape. | | | | shape. |
| The asscher cut diamond is a square diamond with | | | | Whatever styles of diamond rings you are |
| the corners cut off. This helps eliminate chipping risks. | | | | considering, you're sure to make an impression with |
| The asscher doesn't have all of the facets of the | | | | any shape of diamond that you choose. Make |
| princess cut, but does have a unique sparkle. Higher | | | | shopping for diamond rings fun by educating yourself |
| quality diamonds are generally used for the asscher | | | | on what types of diamonds are out there before |
| cut because its design can show flaws more vividly | | | | you shop. Buying diamond rings is an experience that |
| than more brilliant cuts. The emerald cut is basically | | | | you should feel good about. Once you've decided on |
| the same, but more of a rectangle shape. The | | | | the right one for that special someone in your life, |
| emerald cut can also show flaws if the quality of the | | | | you're sure to win her heart. |
| diamond is not high enough. | | | | |