Square Cut Engagement Ring Types
Square cut engagement rings are quickly becoming all the rage — this shape of diamond is flattering on almost anyone. The more you know about your engagement ring, the more you will grow to love and cherish it.
Making precise diamond cuts is a skill. Square cut engagement rings have not always been so easy to come by. Luckily, recent technology has made these rare cuts available for anyone to purchase. There are many different types of diamond cuts out there, but the focus of this article will be the elegant square cut — of which, there are four types. Before choosing your ring, consider all of the different variations: Princess, Emerald, Asscher, and Radiant.
Princess Cut
The princess cut is the most popular amongst square engagement rings. This diamond cut design has been around since 1970. It is characterized by being perfectly square with beveled edges, resembling an upside-down pyramid. When these straight cuts are applied to a diamond, the brilliance is noteworthy. This type of cut is generally paired with platinum or white gold, further enhancing the diamond’s radiance. These rings can indeed be jewelry fit for royalty.
Emerald-Cut Diamonds
Emerald-cut diamonds are rectangular in shape, with rounded edges. This style is almost as popular as the princess cut, but more so in fashion jewelry than engagement rings. However, if you’re looking for a unique engagement ring to make a statement, the Emerald cut is a good choice. As an added bonus, Emerald-cut diamonds tend to be smaller and are therefore more cost-effective.
Asscher Style Engagement Rings
The Asscher style of square engagement rings was introduced in 1902 by a diamond dealer in Amsterdam. The style caught on and eventually became used by jewelry makers worldwide. This cut has recently been popularized by the television show “Sex and the City”. It is now known as one of the most fashionable cuts for square cut engagement rings today. Asscher-cut diamonds are square in shape, with rounded edges —like the Emerald cut and cropped corners.
Radiant Cut Diamonds
Last but not least is the Radiant cut. The Radiant cut gets its name from the sparkle it gives off. Radiant cut diamonds are just as brilliant as round-cut diamonds, because they are rounded on the bottom. Yet, they still have the edginess and sass of a square cut, being shaped like an Emerald. If you’re looking for a show-stopper, this is it.
It should be mentioned that both the Princess cut and the Emerald cut have another stage of brilliancy. Princess-cut and Emerald-cut Signature Diamonds represent the most perfect cut stones in the world—they are in the top 0.05%. These are the most sought after diamonds of all, and are always in demand.
In the end, you should choose a ring that corresponds to your individual style— after all, you will be the one wearing it, hopefully every day for the rest of your life. Sometimes, going down to your local jewelry store and trying on the different rings can give you an idea of what you’ll like. Square cut engagement rings, although made more popular in recent years, are timeless and never go out of style.
