Knowing your girlfriend’s personality is a big help when it comes to finding the perfect ring. This can help in your selection of diamond color (link to post on diamond color), band color, and your selection of a diamond shape. Shape is a key indicator what kind of girl your finance-to-be is.
Here are 10 shapes that can help reflect your girl’s personality:
- Does your girl have a timeless style? A round shaped diamond ring would perfectly suit her. This ring is one of the most popular shapes to get for your girl. The cut has 58 faucets allowing much glimmer and shine to spout in all directions. It has a timeless quality that blends with most styles whether it be a modern look or a elegant look, whatever your girl wears this ring will fit in with her style perfectly.
- Is trend setting the way your girl flaunts her fashion? Perhaps the princess cut is the perfect shape for your bride-to-be. With a square shape and 49 – 149 faceted cut (depending on the size) your girl will be the trend starter in the diamond ring realm. It’s a style that has recently come back into fashion with it’s square shape and usually solitaire diamond.
- Does glamorous describe your girl in one word? Than the emerald shape is sure to turn her head. For the glitzy and glamor girl this style is completely right. A clearly cut rectangular diamond, a smooth face like a table, and a stair-like edge create a look that shows off the diamond’s clarity perfectly. Though its luster is limited, its clarity is made as the fore-front attraction. This shape exudes confidence and class in its subtle beauty through it’s elongated look.
- Does your girl’s style reflect retro flair through vintage fashion? Then the asscher shape is best for her. Invented during the early 1900′s the vintage retro style was popular during the 1920′s and 30′s. It is basically a square version of the emerald cut, with a chunky look to it. It is thick and has almost a rounded edge as the corners are cut off giving it a gentler look than the princess. Chunky and fun this ring shows of a girl’s a vintage taste in fashion.
- Is your girl a romantic? Then the cushion shaped diamond will surely fit her expectation. The cushion is a rounded square shape, this was the ring shape to get about a hundred years ago. With larger faucets this ring will exude a bright lustrous shine and reveal even more deeply the diamond’s clarity.
- Does dramatic explain your girl’s style and flair? A marquise shaped ring will probably be the best for her. Unique and stunning this shape dates back to the time of the 18th-century reign of Louis XIV. He supposedly designed and named this cut for his lady, Marquise de Pompadour. The shape reflects this lady’s smile with it’s oval edges and sharp points. It is a dramatic element on the finger, elongating the finger and adding a little elegant flair in it’s length.
- Is creativity the way your girl works? Then the oval shape will best fit her creative personality. Just like the round shaped diamond, the oval shape reflects much light and sparkle. The oval shape elongates the finger and is usually solitary on the band. However, it is popularly flanked by other smaller stones or diamonds.
- Is your girl a unique gem? Well the pear is the best shape to reflect that side of her. It also has the look of a sparkly tear-drop, which she will surely shed at the wedding, though joyful tear-drops that will no doubt sparkle down her face. The pear shape can be adjusted whether you would like it thinner or fatter depends on your taste.
- Does diva describe your girl’s style? A radiant shape is best for her divine diva status. The radiant is a rare cut and shape with elements of the emerald and round cut. It has 70 faucets which maximize its sparkle. It is a scarce shape and is rarely used for engagement rings.
- Does your girl care about the sentiment behind things? Then a heart shaped diamond is the way to go. With its clear image of love and beauty it is perfect for any engagement though not common for engagement rings. It is crucial to examine the heart shaped diamond for any flaws, because it is difficult to execute this shape. Depending on your taste the heart shaped diamond can be thinner or fatter.
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