Round Solitaire Ring

The solitaire diamond is one that is extremely versatile, however, the common feature of solitaire stones is that they emanate. They convey sophistication and simplicity at their best. Regardless of any accompanying diamonds, whether they are in the form of bagetts or round side stones, this style simply sparkles.

Three Stone Ring

Traditional 3-stone rings feature three diamonds with the same cut, prong-set to showcase the beautiful cut, color and clarity of the diamonds. Popular cuts for these rings include the round diamond, princess diamond and oval diamond. One alternative, emerald-cut diamonds, forms a particularly sophisticated design.

Asscher Cut Ring

First designed in 1902 by Joseph Asscher. Shaped in a square, it nevertheless contains 72 facets. Its deep corners as well as the fork of the front facet make it look like an octagon. The Asscher cut offers an incredible sparkling as soon as the gem gets the light and will highlight the hand of the lucky woman wearing it.

Emerald Cut Ring

The emerald cut appears to a popular choice amongst certain celebrities. If you choose an emerald cut diamond it is recommended that you choose a higher colour graded diamond than perhaps you would with a different cut. The reason for this is quite simply the way emerald shaped diamonds are cut. Because there are not as many facets in the diamond it appears more open and, therefore, any presence of colour or imperfections will become more obvious.

Always bear in mind that cuts have a very important part to play on a diamond settings, and especially on its reflection. In the following are presented and outlined some other diamonds cuts. Cuts go along with the rest of the 4 C's, if you want to read more about the 4 C's, just visit the Jewelry page. Over the diamonds with your mouse for a better view of the stone.

	Oval cut: A diamond cluster ring in the shape of a long pointed oval was popular as an engagement ring during the time of Louis XVI, and remained fashionable so far. Once again, this cut is really popular as an engagement ring: because, the cut highlights the gem feature and because this shape accent longer the woman hand.
	Radiant cut: With its square shape and trimmed corners the radiant cut diamond is a very versatile diamond that combines the classic emerald shape with the brilliance nearly matching a round cut diamond. It is quite similar to the princess cut but is usually slightly more in the shape of a rectangle and it has its corners blocked.
	Princess cut: Introduces on the market 30 years ago, the Princess cut is one of the most common diamonds cut on the market nowadays. Despite its square design, the Princess cut, it equals other round cuts in term of sparkling. It is also very popular for engagement rings.
	Heart cut: The most romantic of diamond shapes! The complexity of the shape requires skilled cutting to ensure proper brilliance. Symmetry is obviously important, the lobes should be rounded (not pointed) and clearly defined.
	Pear cut: Also called the teardrop because of its shape, the Pear cut is to be compared to the Oval cut. Its asymmetric pattern makes it really unique and, as a consequence remarkable on a woman's hand.
	Cushion cut: An antique style cut that looks like a cross between an Old Mine cut (deep cut with large facets, common in late 19th Century) and a modern oval shape.
	Marquise cut: The marquise cut diamond, also known as the navette cut in some instances, is shaped kind of like a football. It's rounded in the middle with two points at the end. It's very brilliant in the centre with light not returning as effectively on the corners. This shape tends to flatter the finger, making it appear longer.