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Your ultimate guide to diamond engagement ring cuts

A perfect guide for the perfect moment of your life

Your ultimate guide to diamond engagement ring cuts

Wednesday August 23, 2017,

2 min Read

Oh my God, you are doing it!! So you have decided to pop the all-important question and ask your lady love, the love of your life, to marry you. You know how she makes you happier than anybody else ever can, and you have decided that you want to spend the rest of your life with her. So now what?

You find her the perfect ring, of course! That gorgeous piece of jewelry that would look just perfect on her finger.

You know diamonds are a girl’s best friend, and you want to buy her hers. Before you go out to buy her jewellery online, it is important for you to know about the different cuts that those gorgeous,sparkling babies come in, so that you are well equipped to choose the one that you know would look stunning on your lady love. Which is why, today we bring you your ultimate guide to diamond engagement ring cuts. Read on to find out all you need about them!

Princess cut

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The most fancy and popular cut, the princess cut diamond is all the rage in engagement rings these days. A slightly rectangular princess cut diamond is most appealing for an engagement ring, although it depends a lot on what your lady love finds appealing.

Marquise cut

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An oval diamond with pointed ends, the marquise cut is also known as the boat-cut, the football cut or the navette. The marquise cut diamond ring is a rarity and a very unique ring to give your equally unique, one-in-a-million girl. The marquise cuts long, traditional and narrow shape looks absolutely gorgeous on an engagement ring.

Cushion cut

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A cross between an oval and a rectangle, the cushion cut diamond was once referred to as an old mine cut, as it combines the shape of a square cut diamond with elegant, rounded corners, essentially giving it the shape of a pillow. Cushion cut diamonds shine brilliantly and have an inherent fire, which majorly contributes to its appeal.

Round cut

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A classic and traditional diamond shape, the round cut diamond looks absolutely gorgeous on an engagement ring.