What Type of Ring Should an Engagement Ring be?

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What is the best gem shape for an engagement ring?

Gemstone Shape Guide

Everyone has their favorite gemstone shape, and each cut has its own unique charm. But which one works best for an engagement ring?

Fancy cuts or round cuts? Which shape looks the most flattering on your hand? How should you choose the right shape?

The key is to consider your hand shape when picking the perfect cut!

🔴 Chubby Hands

✅ To balance the look, opt for cuts with more width and horizontal length, such as cushion cut and heart-shaped stones. Pear and Asscher cuts are also flattering choices.

❌ Try to avoid cuts with sharp, angular lines like princess cut and marquise cut—they can accentuate the fullness of the fingers.

🟠 Short Hands

✅ To visually elongate the fingers, go for shapes like oval, pear, and marquise cuts—they create the illusion of longer fingers.

❌ Square cuts, though stylish, can visually "cut" the finger in half due to their horizontal lines, making the fingers appear even shorter. Proceed with caution!

🟡 Tapered Hands

✅ If you want to make the base of the fingers look slimmer, go for oval, marquise, and pear cuts—they enhance the natural flow of your hand.

❌ Cuts like cushion, Asscher, and heart-shaped might make the base of the fingers look thicker and heavier.

🟢 Knuckly Hands

✅ Longer shapes like marquise and oval can visually balance out the knuckles and make the finger base appear slimmer.

✅ The bold structure of emerald, radiant, and Asscher cuts complements the strong bone structure, giving an elegant and sophisticated look.

❌ Avoid overly delicate cuts that might make the knuckles seem more pronounced.

🔵 Slender Hands

✅ Feel free to experiment with any shape you love.

❌ Since your fingers are already long, cuts like oval and marquise that elongate the hand may seem unnecessary—unless you're aiming to make everyone jealous!

🟣 Well-Proportioned Hands

✅ Your well-balanced hands can pull off any cut effortlessly.

✅ Whatever shape you love—go for it!

Of course, gemstone cut is just one factor when choosing an engagement ring. A well-designed setting can enhance any cut and make it look even more stunning!

Ready to explore different gemstone cuts for your perfect engagement ring?

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