which do you think? a round or a princess?

[jem]

hey all -

i am trying to think which diamond shape to use for this setting

http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/18k-White-Gold-2-2mm-Pave-Set-Diamond-Ring.html

I originally thought round, as it is classic, or perhaps the princess cut? i am afraid my budget calls for something only around the 0.38 carat size.

which looks better?
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/sold/pave/1345/Pave-Ring-Set.html 0.4 carat round

or 0.5 princess carat round (but remember mine will be around 0.3

http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/sold/pave/1507/Pave-Ring-Settings.html

 

[clgwli]

I like the look of the princess better. I would take into consideration that a princess cut will face up smaller than a round. I think in that setting either will look good though. To me the princess is more of a modern look while the round is more traditional

 

[Collee]

I would prefer round. I am not a fan of the sharp corners of a princess cut.

 

[exoticisabella]

Date: 11/9/2009 9:36:06 AM
Author: Collee
I would prefer round. I am not a fan of the sharp corners of a princess cut.

Agree. Plus a round would look more fluid with the setting. You''re also looking at a size difference of almost one MM (which shows in the diamond world

)

 

[rockabee]

my personal pref is for round as well. if its well cut, i''ve heard it will have more fire/light return than a well cut princess (but don''t quote me on that)!

 

[tyty333]

I''m surprised but I like the square better. The round flows but at .38 you really want some different lines in there
to make the eye take notice. I think the princess does this better than the round which helps it to stand out better.

 

[Hest88]

Depends on the look you''re trying to achieve. A princess will stand out more from all those rounds. A round would blend in more.