When it comes to engagement rings, diamonds really are a girl’s best friend. But that doesn’t mean that they have to be sporting a traditionally shaped diamond, such as the round brilliant cut or a princess cut. If you’d like an engagement ring with an interestingly shaped diamond, your local independent jeweller will be able to help, by making a unique custom piece just for you – and a wedding ring to fit too!
Rectangular cut
If you’re after an engagement ring with an interesting, but also sleek and simple look, a rectangular cut diamond could be just the shape you’re looking for. This kind of cut does mean that the diamond doesn’t have as many facets, and therefore would not give as much sparkle, but it may suit someone that would rather have an interesting design on their ring finger rather than lots of bling – the cut is designed to bring out the colour and clarity of the stone instead. Ask your local jewellery shop about this unusual cut and the subtle but elegant look it would give.
Marquise cut
Among the most unique of diamond cuts, a marquise cut diamond offers a look different from any other diamond shape, yet it still has a classic feel. As your local jeweller will explain, the cut is also known as ‘Navette cut’ and looks a bit like an elongated oval shape with pointed ends. This shaped diamond is quite unusual within an engagement ring setting, but if this cut takes your fancy, your local jewellery shop will be able to create a custom piece for you using a marquise cut diamond.
Kite cut
A Kite shaped diamond looks great when set on a thicker band, either with the whole stone set in the metal or with the stone’s points protruding from the band. The look offers an almost Art Deco inspired piece, so if you’re after an engagement ring with a vintage twist, speak to your local independent jeweller about this cut.
Heart cut
For true romantics, what could be more symbolic of your everlasting love than a heart shaped diamond for an engagement ring? With a heart shaped diamond, it’s important to ask your local jeweller about its length-to-width ratio. If you want a traditional heart-shaped diamond, and not a stone which will look like either a squat or elongated heart when viewed from the top, ask your local independent jeweller for a stone with a length-to-width ratio of between 0.90 and 1.10.
Wedding rings to fit
If you do decide to go for an engagement ring with an interestingly shaped diamond, it’s important to consider the type of wedding band which will fit against it. Another service which your local independent jeweller will be able to offer you is the design of a custom wedding band. This means that your local jeweller will design either a band with a cut-out to fit around the stone on the engagement ring, or a plain band which will sit next to the engagement ring but underneath the protruding edges of the stone – therefore banning unsightly gaps between the two rings.
When it comes to interesting and unique wedding and engagement rings, your local independent jeweller will be in a league of their own, offering custom rings in a shape and fit to suit you!
When it comes to interesting and unique wedding and engagement rings, your local independent jeweller will be in a league of their own, offering custom rings in a shape and fit to suit you!
