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I was really stuck between a radiant and an asscher for a while, but today I tried on a few marquise, and I really like those too. It''s so frustrating because I''d like to make up my mind pretty soon so I can get engaged, hehe. My boyfriend and I have been to about 5-6 jewelry store so far, including ones in the Chicago diamond district. Unfortunately the places with the best selection mostly had loose diamonds, so I couldn''t see the diamonds on my hand. Did all of you just have an ah-ha moment when picking out the shape?
 
well we went with this branded RB because I wanted this cut and it didn''t come in any other shapes. Im happy with it. Originally we bought a different shape and it was a nightmare experience with whom we bought from so we just completely started over. I loved this cut so we got it.
 
I always knew I wanted a round because it sparkled the most, was traditional, and matched the style of my setting best. My setting has all rounds, and I am matchy matchy so I didnt want round sides and pave with a square stone. If I would have picked a modern style set, I would have gone with channel set princess and a princess center. If I would have gone with a Lucida style setting, it would have been an asscher.

Man I wish I had more than one e-ring finger!
 
I have always loved the elegance, brilliance, and sparkliness of round cut diamonds, so that is what we ended up choosing.
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I wanted the most sparkle for the buck so I chose a ideal cut round. Once I did some shopping around, there was no going back. An asscher would be my second choice just because I think they look so unique.
 
Ha, ITA with Jelly! Princess cut is very popular in my age bracket so of course I started there, but quickly decided I''d rather have a round because it''s the most brilliant cut (and what''s the best thing about diamonds, but their fire??) and also because it is a classic and elegant cut which will never go out of style.

However, if I had double the fingers and double the budget, I''d get an asscher. They''re just so... stunning!
 
I decided on a round brilliant for the reasons the above posters stated. Classic, and full of sparkle and fire. I agree with GoldenGirl about the asschers though- if I could get a 2 carat or larger, I''d love one of those!
 
Several years ago, I used to think I wanted an emerald cut, because I loved the understated elegance I saw in my sister''s EC engagement ring. However, soon the sparkle bug bit me, and I started leaning towards rounds...

Ultimately, I decided that I had to maximize the sparkle factor to satisfy the bling-loving girly girl inside, so I decided on a RB, because it is the most sparkly, yet still very classic and elegant, IMO.

But I must add that I love so many other shapes as well...I wouldn''t mind having a nice pear pendant, or maybe a haloed east-west marquise RHR!
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I''ve laways loved the understated elegance of an EC, so that''s what I went with!
 
I used to like princess stones mostly because of their names I guess. But then over time I realized I was more of a ''traditional'' person for the rings and I thought round was the way to go. We saw a Dream in person and I adored it. We saw an OEC and I adored it. But in the end I wanted that classic well-cut round brilliant. I adore alot of other shapes, but for the hand, so far I like the round! But it doesn''t mean I can''t have other shapes for the OTHER fingers! I would love a stunning asscher or a marquis E/W ring...yum!
 
Peonygirl, I am curious - did the stores not have a little solitaire mounting with empty prongs that they could place the loose stones in temporarily while you were wearing it so that you could get a feel for how the shape looks on your hand?? Most stores should at least have that much. You have to use your imagination a bit to get a feel for how the stone would look in a different setting, but at least you can see the shape on your finger and decide if it''s for you or not.

I have a princess because I absolutely adore them. I can''t explain it, I just have a huge attraction to them. I tried on other shapes and nothing else really drew me in, especially rounds. I know i''ll be hated for saying this, but I personally don''t like RB''s. Too simple and common for me, but again, that''s just me. I have seen some really nice ones on other people though. My boss can''t stand princess cuts and everyday I have to listen to him talk crap about them, it really bothers me. He thinks the radiant cut is the most ingenious idea ever invented and got his wife a 2 carat one for their 10th anniversary. They are ok, IMO, but I don''t know if I like the "cracked glass" look of the faceting structure. I have really grown to adore emerald cuts and asschers!! I''m currently working on an idea for a RHR with a nice little 87 pointer in a cathedral mounting.

Basically, just try on everything you can!! And believe me, that''s the fun part - besides actually getting the ring of course!!
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I was going to ask the same question as IrishEyes. I have always been partial to RBs even though my one cousin has a princess cut 3 stone e-ring and my other cousin has a 3 stone heart shape e-ring. When I was looking at the stones, I had narrowed it down to two and the jeweler placed both of them empty settings so that I could visualize how they would look and then there was no question in my mind which stone to go with. It just stood out against the other stone. I was in the store with my sisters and mom as well and my sister came over to see and I asked her which diamond she liked better and she pointed to the same one I had decided on :)

I think it''s a matter of really seeing the stone in some sort of a setting on your hand that would sell me. I do like some of the other cuts but when I look at them on my hands they just don''t look right. The interesting thing w/my e-ring setting was that the display one we used to look at the diamonds in, had princess cut side stones and I decided to go with rounds all the way, so my e-ring has an RB center, rounds on both sides, and my wedding ring is a 1/2 eternity channel set round.
 
Throughout my search, I fancied just about every shape at least once. I drove myself and my fiance crazy!
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But a marquise is the last shape I thought I would get. I ended up getting one because I fell in love with an east-west setting that requires a marquise. I actually do not love the way a marquise looks when set tradionally but it definetly does flatter long/skinny fingers. I think I went sort of backwards with my shopping but it worked out. I like marquise because they are different (especially set E/W) and large for their size. They have also got alot of sparkle when cut well (mine has virtually no bow tie). I do not even have my completed ring yet (just sent the diamond out to be set Fri) but I know I''ll be really happy with the marquise. So have you considered if you would set the marquise the tradional way or E/W?
 
There are certain shapes that I just don''t like (but many I do) Since I picked out the setting we went to look at loose stones. I told my FI that I would be happy with a round, oval, or emerald cut. He fell in love with the emerald cut. He liked that it wasn''t as popular and is elegant. He also loved the step cuts. I am so glad that is what he chose. I love it and contrary to popular belief it is VERY sparkly.
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I originally wanted a radiant cut because I have a round OMC and did not want to get a round stone again. Then I found pricescope and everyone here was talking about H&A''s, so I got one instead.
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I chose a 1.15 carat emerald cut solitaire in a simple white gold setting of matching rounded comfort bands. My diamond has more fire than sparkle. I''ve always preferred simple, understated jewelry, and I love the understated elegance of the ec. A bit of trivia: the ec. was the favored stone of Japanese brides throughout the 1950''s, because of it''s simplicity. It was considered to be in poor taste to wear flashy or showy jewelry.
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Emerald cuts are (to me) extremely elegant and understated..................................I also prefer the broad flashes of brilliance as oposed to the chopped up little bits that rounds throw off (showing my bias here).....................I have never like rounds...............would rather have nothing if a round was my only option
 
Date: 10/9/2005 1:16:39 PM
Author: windowshopper
Emerald cuts are (to me) extremely elegant and understated..................................I also prefer the broad flashes of brilliance as oposed to the chopped up little bits that rounds throw off (showing my bias here).....................I have never like rounds...............would rather have nothing if a round was my only option
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Well, tell ya what, if a round is your only option, take it and give it to me!!
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I''d suggest going into random jewerly stores in the local mall and try on every shape they have, just to get an idea of how it looks on your hand. That''s what we did, even though we would never purchase a diamond from such a place.

I always thought I''d want an emerald cut and never wanted a round. I thought rounds were boring... Then I tried on some rings and I fell in love with the sparkle of a round and loved the way it looked on my finger. I have short fingers and the emerald cut didn''t really flatter my hand, especially in a solitaire, which is what I wanted most... Now I have a beautiful ideal cut RB 1.03 to stare at all day long!

Basically, though...I love pretty much all shapes of diamonds. I''d love to have a piece of jewelry in every cut imaginable!
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Irisheyes and bettyboop, they did place it very precariously in a temporary setting for me, but it wasn''t very helpful because the second I would move my hand the stone would shift in the setting and be crooked. I couldn''t really look at my hand from different angles and such.
 
I had always wanted an Oval. My grandmother has a three stone oval ring that is simple and stunning. However, I have never seen any other ovals that look quite like those, they always seem to have bowties and less sparkle. I also found that three stones look a bit funny on my hand. My second choice would have been an emerald cut in a solitaire setting. Again my fingers though not huge, size 5 3/4-6, they do not look very nice with the longer shapes that I like so much.
I am pretty well decided on a round, I like the classic and I definately do not want anything tendy.
Fingers are so diffrent looking even when the exact same size look very diffrent with the exact same ring. I would say go to stores where they have the little stone holders, and try one a similair size in each. You may also want to consider your budget, certiain shapes need a much higher carat weight to have the same dimensions. HTH.
 
Here''s how it went for me:
1) grew up with Mom & Aunt having ECs, my initial impression of "e-rings"
2) grandma got a not-so well cut round upgrade, didn''t love
3) inherited tiny OMC in art-deco filigree tank setting w/ sapphires LOVE IT
4) sister #1 gets a lovely RB in a gold setting - classic but not "me"
5) coveted square, industrial sapphire/diamond right hand ring ... didn''t get it
6) flirt with Lucidas and Princesses as friends pick their rings
7) fall in love with Asschers for e-rings, not in the market
8) sister $2 gets a lovely RB in a platinum setting - gorgeous but not "me"
9) in the market, still love Asschers ... begin shopping
10) find out Asscher look smaller than RBs - pout, consider Cushions
11) see lots of sucky Asschers, begin coveting Cushions
12) find the perfect stone & setting ... it''s an Asscher!
13) wait & wait ... (to be continued)
 
I was convinced that I absolutely did not want a round. Everyone I knew had beautiful RBs, but they were just so commonplace. I wanted my e-ring to have a uniqueness to it, and I didn''t think that would be acheived with a round. Thought they were lovely, but I wanted to stand out.

So, I fell in love with ovals. I researched numbers, proportions, settings, you name it. I sent my sister a lost of my personal criteria for ovals "just in case." To me, they combined the beauty of a round while still being a bit different.

Then, lo and behold I came across an antique ring. It was from the 1950''s, and it had a round. I kept thinking "I absolutely LOVE that ring, but I don''t want a round." But, my heart was taken. I absolutely fell in love with the ring, despite the round shape.

When he placed it on my hand, I knew that I had truly been a RB girl all along. I think I had been trying to fool myself!

So, in a way. I guess I did have an "aha" moment when I saw the one.
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Date: 10/9/2005 3:19:00 PM
Author: decodelighted
Here''s how it went for me:
10) find out Asscher look smaller than RBs - pout, consider Cushions
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Ha ha ha ha, I did that too.
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I have ALWAYS loved ec''s for their understated beauty, elegance, and classic simplicity. At one point I considered cushions and asschers, but then eventually went right back to ec''s, which looked better on my hand anyway. I would choose a well-cut emerald over a RB- to my eye they are so much more attractive. And, imo, a well cut emerald can compete no problem with a rb anyday!!!!!
To each is own!
 
I would love to see the "crisscut" diamond in person, or even more pictures.....I love the classic ec. It would be interesting to see how this compares....
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Thanks, Jazmine.....those pix left me breathless. Now I want to "visit" one in person!! Definitely not the classic appearance of the ec, but I bet there''s a lot more sparkle.....
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Peony!! I think we are the same person! LOL I had to look and make sure that I hadn't posted under a different name!

I'm having the same problem - Asscher or Radiant. Tried loose ones in a store in a setting, but they kept moving around and I couldn't get a good look. Love the Asscher but don't like that it looks smaller. Also like the idea that I might be able to "get away with" a lower color and clarity in a Radiant to trade for larger carat. And I want a halo, so I am having trouble "visualizing" the diamonds in a halo setting when I see them loose.

My fiance is going to kill me. It's been like 3 weeks and I can't even let him ORDER one because I can't decide between the 2 cuts.

I also saw a CrissCut-type - called a "prince" at Bailey Banks and Biddle. Loved it! But the one I saw was 2.4 carat solitare - looked good, but when I tried a 1.0 carat Emerald solitare it looked TINY on my 6.5 size finger. I think we will be buying about a 1.5 and haven't gotten a chance to try one of those to see how it looks.... Also, figure the Prince or CrissCut will be expensive (carat per carat basis) as they are "named" cuts...
 
This is the perfect thread at the perfect time...

I''ve been searching out setting styles and stone shapes for a couple of months now.

At first, I had to have a crisscut halo, but then realized that they were just so pricey because of the branding.
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Then, I switched to coveting an EC halo, but read a variety of opinions that felt the halo clashed with the simplicity of the EC. So, then i thought i had it all sorted out -- an oval halo
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. i felt it suited me, an oval cut diamond with tiny surrounding pave was my "dream ring"

Unforunately, since my beloved BF has yet to find a permanent job since graduating in may (he''s trying ever so hard, just an oversaturated lawyer market) the building of our budget sort of grinded to a halt. ouch! I have been pretty disappointed by the resulting postponment, but i understand -- what can be done about it.

Anyway, things may have changed and changed a lot. Last night, I got a call from my mom and she told me that my grandma, who is the person most dear to me, very much would like me to have her diamond. now, like windowshopper (who''s post made me laugh out loud) i have never been interested in a RB -- it''s just not me. However, I love my grandma and the thought of wearing the diamond that belonged to her, well that is just so overwhelmingly sentimental and meaningful...plus, we definately have the budget for a beautiful setting if we didn''t have to worry about the diamond

I know very little about the diamond itself only that it is a RB, maybe about 1ct. i have to wonder what kind of cut it is because i think it has to be over 100 yrs old because i think it belonged to my grandpa''s mother???

right now, i''m trying to decide if i should scrap my ring designs and focus around a new design using my grandma''s ring or keep my own ring style and maybe make my grandma''s into a pendant (near and dear to my heart)?????

the more i think about it, the more touching the idea of wearing my grandma''s diamond, in my own ring, becomes.

thoughts, suggestions???
 
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