Diamonds Boca Raton

Getting engaged requires two things: a proposal and a ring.  And while the proposal is very important for obvious reasons, the ring is something that she will keep forever.  So you want to make sure to get the right one.  But you’ve seen so many different kinds; round diamonds, square diamonds, oval diamonds, etc.  How do you know which one she will love?  Which one is the best?  We have compiled a list of the most popular diamonds Boca Raton for engagement rings.  They are below.

1.  Round

This is the most obvious choice for the most popular diamond shape.  When you think of a diamond, you think of a round diamond.  The majority of diamonds sold throughout the world are round cut diamonds.  Throughout history, the round cut has has been most desirable.  There is no other time when any other shape has taken over for the number one spot.  The round cut is incredibly brilliant because of the way it can be cut.  It maximizes the reflection of light to create a huge potential for brightness.  See for yourself.  Make it a point to notice engagement rings around town.  I bet that more than half you see will be round diamonds.

2.  Princess

The princess cut diamond remains the most popular fancy cut diamond.  At first glance it looks like a square.  However, sometimes princess cut diamonds can also look more rectangle.  It just depends on how symmetrical the cut is.  It is actually still growing in popularity and you can see why.  It has a lot of brilliance and is a very versatile stone.

3.  Radiant

The radiant cut diamond is very similar to a princess cut diamond, except that it is usually longer than it is tall.  Also, it is a modified cut that has eight sides.  Four of the sides are very short in length and can be found at the four corners.  This is to add brilliance to the stone.  It looks like the child of a princess cut and round cut.

4.  Cushion

The cushion cut is combines a square cut with rounded corners.  It has a reputation for being an older cut.  A lot of vintage jewelry you see today will feature some sort of cushion cut.  However, it has recently undergone many refinements to make the stone a lot better.  It has been gaining popularity recently, especially with the trend towards vintage engagement ring settings.