Almost every little girl wakes up to the dream of being proposed by the love of their life with a dazzling rock. However, you’ll be surprised to know that the trend of putting diamonds in engagement rings is quite recent. It came into being not until the late 1940s after the diamond mines in South Africa and Brazil were discovered in the 1800s. Before that, diamonds were a rare thing in the world market. 

Traditional or otherwise, every engagement ring today silently whispers ‘diamonds’, and people prefer them over all other gemstones to propose to their loved ones. 

Do you know that each diamond cut or shape has a definite meaning? 

In this guide, we’ll help you pick the most suitable rock for your beloved by giving you an idea as to which shape of diamond carries what message. 

Massive round cut – A symbol of timelessness

The classic, round-shaped diamond is meant for someone, who values the timelessness of tradition. If a woman’s eyes sparkle at the sight of a round, solitaire diamond ring, you can say that she prefers classics and is probably a romantic person, who tends to focus on the stars in the night sky instead of the darkness. 

With their 360-degree symmetry and 58 facets, these round diamonds reflect maximum light, giving the ring it’s characteristic brilliant shine. Its immense popularity is endorsed by Mila Kunis, Miranda Kerr, Allison Williams, and other celebrities, who flaunt the classic, round-shaped rocks on their fingers. 

Magnificent Marquise cut – A ring for the royals  

Having carefully curved sides and elongated, sharp ends, the marquise cut (or Navette cut) depicts elegance and power, common in the aristocrats. It makes the finger look longer and shapely, besides giving out the essence of class and distinction.

Flaunted by celebrities like Ashlee Simpson Ross, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Christina Milian, and others, the royal marquise cut also gives the impression of an enlarged diamond by maximizing the carat weight.

Eccentric emerald cut – Symbol of honesty and sophistication

Mostly meant for an artistic mind, who is upfront and prefers exuberant fashion, this diamond shape depicts hard work, dedication as well as honesty and sophistication. 

Beyonce, Olivia Wilde, Anne Hathaway, Amal Clooney, and other eminent celebrities flaunt emerald cut diamond engagement rings on their fingers. With long facets and layered corners that look like stairs, the beautiful rock also gives an impression of boldness. 

The peaceful pear – A ring for the calm and devoted mind

Also referred to as teardrop, water droplet or single point diamond, the pear-shaped rock conveys the message of devotion and adaptability. If your life partner has these qualities, this is the best engagement ring you can buy for her. 

Mia Farrow, Princess Charlene of Monaco and Katherine Heigl are some of the celebrities, whose fingers are adorned by this rare and unconventional beauty. Propose your partner with it today and watch her shed pear-shaped tears of joy. 

Soft cushion-cut diamonds – For the tradition-loving dependable partner

Ranging between rectangular and square cuts, the cushion-cut engagement rings evoke traditional essence along with a tinge of feminine charm. Also known as pillow-cut diamonds in Australia, these rings have been around for more than a century because of their softness and brilliant, kaleidoscopic effect. 

The cushion-cut rock is proudly endorsed by celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Leighton Meester, and Gabriel Union among others.

Sparkling Radiant-cut diamonds – For a cheerful fashionista 

The radiant-cut rock was discovered lately, by Henry Grossbardcatches in 1977. Its special, eye-catchy radiance is a result of the classic emerald-cut shape with 70, carefully crafted facets that reflect maximum light. 

Meant for a cheerful, bubbly woman with a high sense of fashion, this dazzler varies in the degrees of the quadrilateral angles between their facets. Celebrities from Jennifer Anniston to Khloe Kardashian, the radiant-cut rocks adorn the fingers of many non-conventional, cheerful personalities. 

Antique Asscher-cut diamonds – A ring for the vintage lovers

Do you have a soft corner for aristocratic shapes and antique jewelry? These diamonds also display a step-cut design, the reason for commonly referring to it as a blend of the princess-cut and emerald-cut rocks. If your bride-to-be has a thing for vintage fashion, this rock will grace her finger like nothing else. 

Elizabeth Taylor adorns the most famous Asscher-cut rock on her finger, and Jessica Alba has a 5-carat one with pavé stones on its shank. 

Wrapping it up

When you’re buying an engagement rock for your beloved, you should focus on the little details like the shape of the diamond, no. of facets, surrounding stones, degree of shine, etc. to create an everlasting impression. On top of that, if you’re aware of the messages each shape of diamond carries, you’ll be able to choose the perfect ring for your life partner – a ring that not only depicts her sense of fashion but also her overall personality. 

Let you’re beloved know how much you know her! 

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