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There are not many types of cuts that are popular choices for engagement rings, but there are many, many choices available for each type of popular cut.

When choosing an engagement ring, if you think of such qualities as the safety of the setting, whether it will be stable when worn under daily conditions of work and play, often you will choose a simple stone or at most a ring with minor chips as embellishment for the central stone. The limitations of one stone in a secure setting- or a trio of stones mounted in the same way- and designed to be worn for any occasion, show that final selections most often favor clean, timeless cuts that can be safely mounted and give intense visual impact regardless of a modest setting.

The round cut  is the most common of all stones. Many jewelers say that round cut is the best with very best fire and all facets of the stone are taken care of. Surrounding cuts in what are often called "Tiffany settings" or raised prong settings, are the characteristic idea of an appointment ring: a lone stone balanced just higher than the band of the loop with most experience of the sandstone to beam. A Tiffany setting is at its best when set with a brilliant round cut diamond. A muddy and small stone has nowhere to hide, you know.

Another very popular cut is the emerald cut, so named for the stone which is often cut into long, faceted rectangles as well. Not as ostentatious as the round cut, the emerald cut can carry a very large stone, show it to its advantage, yet appear quite traditionally formal. A Princess cut stone, with its four-square look, reminds us of stability and security. If mounted correctly these linear cuts can be very safe because of prongs on the corners and protecting the side.

Cushion cut diamonds have the shine and beauty of round cut diamonds but also the grace of linear cuts, making them very diverse. A cushion cut stone is square or slightly rectangular, with rounded off corners.

The uneven balance of the form is difficult to use in a stable and simple setting,but a pear cut, or tear drop diamonds are much beautiful. Solitary stones must be set properly in order to avoid looking unbalanced and awkward. You can keep these stones for earrings, necklaces or rings of a special nature and not for the wedding band. 

One cut, known as the Marquise is typically cut in an oval shape, however, unlike a typical oval, the Marquise is sharply pointed on the ends.  The Marquise is often used in rings with multiple stones. Choosing a central Marquise flanked by triangular trillion cut stones produces a stunning, more elaborate design.

Although there are certainly other gems, these are the most traditional and popular choices and come in a variety of gorgeous settings.  The foundations of most classical engagement ring design can be acquired with a sense of these few cuts.

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