The Pros and Cons of Every Type of Engagement Ring Cut

There's a lot to consider when deciding on an engagement ring There's metal color, setting, diamond carat, and last but not least, the cut Unless you're GIA certified in diamonds or gemstones, it's nearly impossible to be able to know all the intricacies of each engagement ring cut.

Since I'm no diamond expert myself, although I would love to be, I reached out to one of my favorite jewelry designers, Octavia Zamagias of Octavia Elizabeth Jewelry, to give me the low-down on the pros and cons of every type of engagement ring cut So before you set your heart on one specific cut, be sure to read up on the good and the bad when it comes to all the engagement ring world has to offer Tiffany & Co.

Soleste Oval Halo Engagement Ring.EmeraldPros: Elongates the finger and looks bigger than round cuts "This is a personal favorite and the second most sought-after OE engagement ring shape The emerald cut diamond is a step-cut faceted stone, and it doesn't offer the sparkle many people associate with a diamond.

This is neither a pro nor a con, as with all shapes of diamonds, it's a personal preference A pro is that it elongates the finger and can appear larger than its round counterparts For example, an average 1-carat emerald-cut diamond measures 7-by-5 millimeters.

An average 1-carat round measures 6.5 millimeters." . Source