Top 4 Ways to Chooose a Diamond Shape and Cut for Your Engagement Ring

1. Explore Popular Diamond Shapes

Choosing a diamond or gemstone shape is one of the decisions you'll have to make, and it's an important one, because you'll wear this ring every day. Comfort is as important as looks.

2. Diamond Shape and Cut Aren't the Same Thing

Did you know that the term diamond cut does not refer to its shape? Sure, you have to cut a diamond to make it a shape, but when gemologists say "cut," they are talking about a diamond's proportions, such as its depth and width and the uniformity of its facets

3. How to Make a Diamond Look Larger

Choosing certain diamond shapes is one way to make a diamond look larger than its true carat weight. Find out which shapes look larger and learn a few more size enhancing tips.

4. Popular Cutting Styles

Photos and explanations of cutting styles give you one more of the tools you need to visualize diamond shape and cut.