Going to buy a diamond engagement ring for your fiancee? So before you buy – Do you know the different diamond settings – or do you have a basic idea of the 4 C’s i.e Color ,Clarity, Carat and the Cut?

Dont jump into buying a ring or you could be fooled into buying that glitering fake diamond ring without realizing its actual value.One of the 4 C’s the Diamond CUT impacts the brilliance of a diamond – the bad the cut the lesser it’s luminosity.The cut defines the shape and brilliance of the Diamond.

Here is a collection of basic info about the best Diamond Cuts and the diamond shapes available in the market

Asscher Cut: The Royal Asscher cut has an extra break on the diamond’s pavilion, giving the diamond 74 facets, compared to the original Asscher’s 58 facets. It is known for superior light performance when compared to other step cut diamonds. – http://bit.ly/7XMjP

The Royal Asscher Cut Diamond Ring - Most sought after diamond engagement ring

Baguette : Inspired from the famous french bread stick  Baguette – it is basically rectangular in shape which is elongated. You get more carat per diamond with this Cut.

Loose Baguette Cut Diamond - This is a straight cut

Heart Shaped/Love Shaped : Love and Heart shaped diamond rings implies that you are in love with someone special and if you are gifting your wife/girl friend as present then don’t forget these beautiful gifts.

Heart - Love Shaped Diamond Ring - The best choice for your Wedding

Half Moon Cut : True to is name it is like a shining moon cut into two halves . The half moon cuts don’t come alone – they are generally used with a different color diamond or a ruby or an emerald at the end. It adds extra shine when used with contrasting color diamonds.

Half Moon Cut Diamond Ring - Also symbolizes that a husband and a wife combine to form one beautiful life

Pear Cut : One of the most good looking diamond shaped is Pear cut Diamond Rings which is in the shape of a pear fruit. It goes well with women especially when it is pink color diamond. See to it that you get the settings right – otherwise it would be a disaster turning into a weird shape while getting it cut.
Note: This is different from Heart Shaped Diamond Ring

Pear Shaped Pink Color Diamond Engagement Ring - The perfect gift for your Girlfriend

Oval Cut : These diamond rings are oval shaped. They look royal and gel well with any kind of attire though I should say that it goes more with Men – A Mens Diamond Engagement Ring. Women especially those from Royal families prerfer these diamond engagement rings as they are large and mesmerizes people.

Oval Shaped Diamond Engagement Ring

Marquise Cut : This diamond shape is close to an Oval shaped Diamond Ring with tapered ends making it all the more beautiful. Named after the smile of a famous queen Marquise de Pompadour this diamond looks very good. It is coslier compared to many other cut but as common with many famous diamond shapes it is worth the money . Your mistress will surely love to have this diamond ring as her anniversary gift.

Marquise Diamond Ring - Perfect gift for your mistress on her anniversary

Trilliant Cut : A wierd name right? Ya this diamond also looks different from the other cuts – It is in the form of three triangles joining at a common point – trying to form a kind of pyramid – It looks fierce and shows the charm and superiority of a person in front of a group of people. A perfect party ware this diamond must be on your list provided you can bear it’s high cost

Trilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

The other common and also not so common diamond shapes are Emerald Cut ( The basic diamond cut) , Round Shaped, Curved Trilliant ( Doesn’t have pointy edges) , Princess Cut and Trapezoid.

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