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Whenever people think of an engagement ring, most of them think to buy diamond solitaire rings as these have been the perfect example of true love. With the changing styles, designs of rings and numerous engagement ring options, diamond solitaire rings are still the number one choice for engagement rings. The solitaire is not only beautiful but also makes diamond solitaire rings impressive.
Previously, these rings were designed in a gold band with the diamond set in a prong setting but now platinum and silver are also used for bands and apart from prong, several settings are available nowadays.
Types of diamond solitaire rings
There are various types of diamond solitaire rings that are very popular among people. These are:
Round brilliant cut These type of diamond solitaire rings are the most preferred choice for engagement rings. Apart from its elegant and stunning look, the round brilliant cut is also an excellent way to grab the diamond's brilliance, fire and sparkle.
Princess-cut diamonds - These type of diamonds are generally square shapes. These are gaining the popularity because these are preferred a very stunning and stylish diamond cut. The princess cut is the latest design.
Marquise diamonds - These type of diamonds are preferred flattering for ladies with slender fingers. These have elongated shapes such as ovals with pointed ends.
Heart-shaped diamonds These diamonds are shaped like a heart. Selecting this diamond shape is so romantic and lovely choice of diamond solitaire.
Emerald-cut diamonds - Emerald-cut diamonds are actually rectangular shapes with cut corners. These type of shapes are good for ladies with classic tastes.
Pear-shaped cut - A pear-shaped diamond is a mixture of an oval and a marquise diamond. Both creates an amazing teardrop shape. It is perfect for earrings and pendants.
Oval-shaped diamonds These type of diamonds look classic. These are the best choice of ladies who have small fingers because they appear to extend them.
Asscher - The Asscher cut diamonds are also in more demand. They look very similar to the emerald diamonds, but they are square shapes, not rectangle.
The other types of setting that looks elegant in these type of rings are the bezel, flush and tension.
