An engagement ring is one of the most important items that a couple will buy, while how do you choose the right stone shape from 11 different stone cuts always seems a little daunting? Here we take a look at several popular different cuts and shapes of diamonds and their benefits.

1. Round cut engagement rings: Round cut was invented by a Russian mathematician Tolkowsky, whom calculated the number of cuts needed to create the ideal diamond shape. Thus, it is the most popular and tradition ring style, it is the sparkliest of all diamond shapes because it has the most facets. Due to popularity, over 75% of diamond engagement rings sold are round cuts.

2. Princess cut engagement rings: This gorgeous style of diamond is square in shape, which becoming the second most popular shape and is versatile with many different designs from solitaires to the most detailed halos. Similar to the round cut, it has a a large number of facets and also offers outstanding sparkle. It’s a ideal substitution to the round cut, and its square shape easily disguising. Therefore it will look beautiful in all carat sizes.

3. Emerald Engagement Ring: With ties back to the 1500s, this is one of the oldest diamond shapes. It is a step cut, which means that the stone’s outline is rectangular, with facets much larger than those of a princess cut diamond. It notably create a ‘box of mirrors’ effect when you peer inside the stone, due to it produced of entirely straight lines. It is worthwile to notice that it has a slimming and elongating effect on the fingers.