All woman inlove and in a long serious relationship dream of receiving that special gift from her partner - an engagement ring that symbolizes his love and commitment. Diamonds are the most popular choice amongst brides-to-be and it is imperrative that men start to understand everything there is to know about diamonds. The four c’s, shapes, settings, styles and it is also important that men take in to consideration the taste and character of his bride-to-be. It should reflect her personality, lifestyle and it should be something she will love to wear everyday for the rest of her life.
Here are the different diamond shapes and what it says about the woman wearing them:
Round - Traditional
Women who wear this shape are usually the traditionalist. It is the most common and popular shape due to its brilliance. It has been noted that 75% of the diamonds sold in the world are the round brilliant-cut diamonds. It is the most versatile shape as it can go with any settings and can suit any style of fashion. To sum it up, this is the best shape you can get if you want all the sparkle and to be on the safe side because it is a shape that many bride-to-be like to wear.
Who is wearing this shape? Barbara Streisand and Mary J. Blidge
Princess - Trendy
A modern cut with the brilliance of a round diamond popular amongst the fashionistas and trendsetters from around the world. It has additional facests giving it more fire, brilliance and making flaws less noticeable. Princess cut diamonds are one of the least expensive diamond shapes to create.
Who is wearing this shape? Christine Baumgartner - wife of Kevin Costner
Emerald - Glamourous and Confident
Emerald cut diamonds represent inner strength, power and influence. One of the most popular choice amongst the A-listers and royalties alike. It’s large table shows off its beautiful and clear clarity making this shape less forgiving to flaws. The bigger the stone the more beautiful it gets.
Who is wearing this shape? Paris Hilton, Princess Grace Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor
Cushion - Classic and Romantic
A classic cut that has been there for centuries and been worn by royalties dating back to an era of romance and elegance. It has more than 100 facets making this the most difficult shape to create and is one of the reason for its scarcity - but it is an engagment ring worth all the effort finding and waiting for.
Who is wearing this shape? Heidi Klum, Ashley Judd and Brooke Shields
Asscher - Vintage
There is a very 1920’s vintage feel to this shape making it suitable for someone who wants something strikingly beautiful, fashionable and dramatic. It has been popular since the 1920’s and one of the favourites especially in the latest global fashion trent of antique and vintage style.
Who is wearing this shape? Elizabeth Hurley, Kate Hudson and Reese Witherspoon
Marquise - Drama Queen
A distinctive and regal shape suitable for someone who loves the opulence and drama in life. This cut dates back from the 18th-century and this cut looks larger than it actually is due to its elongated shape. A good shape if you want to maximise the carat weight of the diamond that will be gracing your fingers.
Who is wearing this shape? Catherine Zeta-Jones and Victoria Beckham
Pear - Feminine
A unique and beautiful shape that is suitable for the very feminine type of women who want to be taken care of, pampered and loved. It is a very popular choice for pendants and earrings but can be equally nice as engagement rings - it can stand beautifully on its own with such grace and class.
Who is wearing this shape? Jessica Simpsons, Anna Kournikova and Liza Minelli
Oval - Innovative and Creative
A shape suitable for women who want to be different but love the brilliance of a round diamond.
Who is wearing this shape? Katie Holmes, Whitney Houston and Toni Braxton
Heart - Romantic and Sentimental
A popular choice for all the hopeless romantic and very sentimental women - this is the diamond shape that is most suitable.
Who is wearing this shape? Charlene Gonzales and Joan Collins
Radiant - Diva
For a modern, stylish and powerful women who want the brilliance of a traditional round diamond and the elegance of an emerald cut diamond. Like the cushion cut, there is a great scarcity in this cut and is commonly used for coloured stones as it helps maximize the effect of its colour refraction.
Who is wearing this shape? “Bennifer” - Jennifer Lopez from ex-fiance Ben Affleck
DDK Note: Enjoy diamond ring shopping - it will be fun!!