A Brief Note about Diamond Square Engagement Rings

Square cut diamond engagement rings are a good alternative for traditional round diamonds. Square cut shapes can be used in a diamond ring to give solitaire style, three stone style, classic antique, or any other pattern for a sleek look.

Although some shoppers may call it a square cut diamond, there is no such thing. The following are the proper names for the types of cuts; princess, cushion, or Asscher.

• Princess cut diamonds come first in brilliance and in terms of its popularity. The factors such as brilliance, shape, and price of the princess cut diamonds, made these cuts a popular choice of diamond square engagement rings.
• Cushion cut rings are your pick of diamond cut if you like the princess cut style but do not like its pointed edges. These cuts are soft and rounded square shapes that resemble a pillow, and hence got the name. Cushion cut diamonds are less expensive than princess cut and round cut stones.
• Asscher cut is a step cut having so beveled corners that they might look octagonal when not mounted. The facets in this cut create a ‘hall of mirror’ effect and distribute light in a glint compared to rainbow dispersion in brilliant cuts.