The beauty of a diamond is affected by 4 Cs, namely, Cut, Colour, Clarity and Carat.

The types of diamond cut form one of the most critical aspects, as it affects the diamonds brilliance and sparkle. The diamond’s cut affects the way the gemstone captures light and reflects it. A shallow cut may result in some of the light being lost at the bottom whereas a deep cut may cause the light to be reflected off the side of its base; both of these will result in the loss of “sparkle”.

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Engagement is one of the most memorable moments in the life of a couple, and when you want to pop the big question to your significant other, you would want to make it as special as you can.

Proposing with the perfect engagement ring, and seeing the happiness on your partner’s face is something you might have always dreamt of.  In order to help you in that quest, we will take you through the different types of engagement rings that are available for you to choose from.

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So you are finally at a stage in your life where you are ready to pop the question to your partner when you realize that you need to pick out an engagement ring. What should the size of the stone be? What should the cut be like? As they say, diamonds are a girl’s best friend, and can be a wonderful way to win over your partner’s heart. Therefore, before going out to purchase that ring, keep in mind that fashion is changing and a princess cut diamond engagement ring might be appreciated more than the more traditional round cut diamond. Read on to learn why and also how to buy a princess cut diamond.

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Round brilliant cut is still the most popular when it comes to diamonds, however, Princess Cut diamonds have been catching up these days. And the cause for their popularity isn’t just the stylish shape; there are a number of other reasons why the princess cut is gaining popularity.

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