A Guide to Engagement Ring Shapes and Styles

Choose Your Favourite Shape And Style Of Engagement Ring

Engagement rings are a major purchase, and you want to make sure that they reflect your personality and style. Whether you're looking to pick out engagement ring bands for yourself or giving one as a gift, reading up on the different styles can help guide your decision-making process. While there are dozens of different shapes available today (and thousands of possible combinations), here we'll focus on just five: round cut, cushion cut, oval cut, marquise cut and pear cuts—or "traditional" styles that have been around for decades; emerald cuts which are more rare but still popular with millennials; princess cuts which are less common but more fashionable than ever before; plus those exotic hybrid pieces known as multi-masterpieces (think something like an infinity necklace wrapped around multiple diamonds).

Round Cut Engagement Rings

Round-cut diamonds are the most popular shape, and they're also ideal for engagement rings. The round shape of a diamond draws attention to itself, making it a great choice for when you want people to notice your ring immediately. In fact, many couples choose round-cut diamonds as their unique wedding bands because of how well they complement each other on the finger!

Round-cut diamonds come in many different sizes: from 0.18 carats (that's about 0.07 inches) all the way up to 8 carats (almost 1/2 an inch).

Cushion Cut Engagement Rings

The cushion cut is a square-like shape with rounded corners. It's a popular choice among women who want a vintage or antique look, because it resembles the shape of old rings. The cushion cut is also ideal for people who have fingers that are short and wide, as well as those who want to avoid having their finger overlap when wearing an engagement ring.

Oval Cut Engagement Rings

Oval cut engagement rings are a popular choice for people who want a more traditional look. Oval-cut diamonds are also good choices because they can be worn as solitaire or stacked with other stones, making them versatile and eye-catching.

However, if you're looking for engagement rings sets that has an edgier look or doesn't take up much real estate on your finger, then oval-cut diamonds may not be the best option for you!

Marquise Cut Engagement Rings

The marquise cut engagement ring is a variation of the emerald cut. It features diamonds that are rectangular in shape, rather than round ones like those in an emerald-cut diamond. The marquise has pointed corners and is long and slender, resembling a letter “M”.

The marquise can be made from any color diamond—white or yellow—but white diamonds are usually preferred because they look more expensive than their yellow counterparts (which may appear too light).

Pear Cut Engagement Rings

Pear cut engagement rings are a classic style that can be worn on any occasion, but they're particularly appealing to brides-to-be. The pear shape is meant to represent the roundness of love and fertility; it's about as traditional as you can get without being boring or cliche! If you want something more unique than just another ring with diamonds or emeralds set inside, look into pear cuts instead—they'll make your engagement rings sets stand out from all of those other slabs of metal floating around out there in cyberspace (and besides, who doesn't like something colorful?).

Pear cuts also make great anniversary rings: they're simple yet elegant enough for everyday wear while still maintaining their value over time thanks to their durability factor versus other materials such as gold or silver which may tarnish over time due not only due oxidation but also friction caused when wearing during daily activities such as working outdoors.

Heart Cut Engagement Rings

The heart shape is a timeless and classic choice for the engagement ring. It's a symbol of love, loyalty and friendship, making it an ideal choice for the bride who wants to express her love for her partner.

The heart-shaped engagement ring is one of the most popular shapes in today's society because it can be worn by both male and female partners alike. The option to choose between two different sizes allows you to make sure that your partner will be happy with their new piece!

Emerald Cut Engagement Rings

The emerald cut diamond is a square-shaped diamond. It has an extremely high polish and brilliance, which makes it one of the most popular engagement ring shapes. Emerald cut diamonds sparkle like crazy; they're light on their feet and can look as though they've been polished with sapphires or rubies!

The emerald cut is great if you don't like round diamonds because it's much more subtle than them (but still very pretty).

Princess Cut Engagement Rings

The princess cut is one of the most popular diamond cuts. A princess-cut diamond has a square or rectangular shape with pointed corners, which gives it its name. The high crown also makes these diamonds sparkle and give off an impression of height and elegance. Princess cut engagement rings are often set in gold settings with other metals such as platinum or palladium used to make them more durable than regular gold settings would be without any additional protection against corrosion or tarnishing over time (though some people still choose to go this route).

When choosing a diamond shape and style, it's important to consider the following factors:

The size of your engagement ring. If you have an unusual finger size, or if you want to make sure that the ring will fit around your partner's hand as well, look for a diamond with similar dimensions.
The type of metal used in making the engagement ring. Some metals are more suitable than others for making durable pieces because they don't chip easily or fade over time (like yellow gold).
Whether or not there are any special features on this particular piece—such as gemstones set into it—that could increase its value over time by increasing its collectibility with collectors when they're looking back at their purchases from 20 years ago!