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I decided to stick with the traditional style. I'm going with Princess cut(square). There are so many new styles. The Cushion,Calla,Trillion and quite a few more, but the cost is more because it's a different cut. My jeweler says in the long run, they won't be as valuable because they are the 'fad' right now. She says everyone always goes back the to the traditional solitaire,pricess and emerald cut. She says if you notice...no one is looking for the Marquis cut anymore.
what cut are you going with?
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i went with an oval cut colored gemstone in the center because that's how most of them are cut. before, i preferred a round cut (with a princess cut as my second choice), but it was harder to find a round gemstone. anyway, i'm happy with the cut that i have now :)
as far as the cut goes, i think the quality of the cut and stone itself matters more in terms of value than the style of the cut, according to my jeweler. and i think personal opinion matters as well.
congrats on getting your ring!
My ring is a "three-stone" with each "stone" made up of 4 princess cut stones. Sorry if the picture is kinda blurry. Took it with my phone and emailed to myself.
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I have a three stone emerald cut, surrounded by three small princess cuts on either side. There is something so classic and timeless about the emerald cut that has always appealed to me.
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wow...nice rings! If I didn't already have mine...I would copy your ideas (smile)
Mine is a round solitaire - I've always loved the clasic, timeless look of a round stone. My husband did a good job picking it out!
Mine is round, also.
I just uploaded pics on my blog - http://lavenderandpoppies.blogspot.com
I like my emerald cut stone. I wanted something that was more reflecting and less sparkly.
My last ring was a pear cut, which I believe was dissed on sex and the city. One of my BFFs really wants a marquise one day. I think it's all a matter of personal preference. It would be boring if we all got the same rings!
ROUND! and i LOVEEEE IT!
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Mine is oval. I originally planned to have a marquise, but then I fell in love with a particular wedding band that had marquise sapphires, and it would have just been too many of the same cut for my taste. But I never cared too much for princess or round, mostly because I just see them too much. And I'm the opposite of lotus, I wanted more sparkly! We found an oval at one jeweler where we used to live and I loved it, so he had to hunt all over to find one after we both moved away from there. Evidently they're not that commonly sold. But that's perfect for me! Super sparkly and not too common, works great with my wedding band, I couldn't be happier!
Mine is a 3 stone Princess setting with pave diamonds on the bands.
Mine's a cushion! i love it! More sparkle than anything else I ever looked at. They're not considered a "fad" though...cushions are considered an antique cut because they're very old fashioned. Antique is back in style, for sure, but since when do diamonds go out of style?! And as far as a cushion being popular....not too many people have them. I like having a stone that not everyone else, has, personally. As long as the person wearing it loves it, who cares?! 
I have princess! I wanted cushion initially, but the rock wouldn't fit the setting that I wanted that way. (only one cut was available for the setting I wanted). I love it.
Aw, boogerette, did you get your ring from Robbins Bros? I tried on one exactly like that when I went there! I loved it, but opted for a very simple round cut solitaire. I adore it. I really love the vintage look of the band, though.
Mine is also round - I love my ring's simplicity! My husband did a really great job of picking it out!
FI and I chose an asscher trilogy ring. I love the asscher cut for so many reasons! It was developed during the Art Deco period, an era that I study as an academic. I love vintage jewelry, but also wanted something modern, so a combination of a vintage cut with a modern setting was a great way to do this.
I got FI an engagement ring too! It's a tungsten band. Here is a pic of both. 
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Mine's asscher. Inspired by the modern Cartier 1922 replica.
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I still haven't figured out how to post a picture, but I have a princess cut, solitaire with a cathedral setting. I love it!!
Round stone with what's called a Miner's cut. It was cut probably in the 1920's (the actual stone) and they don't cut them like this anymore! The lip or the edge of the diamond was left raw or unpolished because it was believed that it helped the prongs hold on better. This is course is a myth =D Also the very tip (microscopic) of the diamond's point was shaved flat because again it was believed that it let more light into the diamond and again that is not true!
But the Diamond is beautiful and extremely clear. My FI took the diamonds from my Grandmother's wedding ring (she passed on to me when she died) and had them reset in a very modern band which he had custom made!
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I wanted something very simple, but with a little more uniqueness than just a princess or round cut. My FI did an AWESOME job and picked out a pear/teardrop shaped diamond. It stands out beautifully on my simple gold band...boy does it sparkle!!
mine's an asscher too, and i LOVE it! the depth of an asscher is just mesmerizing. plus you don't see them as often so it's nice to have something unique. :) we went with a u-pronged band that i can't stop staring at all day long. beautiful rings, everyone!
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Brilliant Round cut. I thought I wanted a princess cut until the moment he proposed, and now I love love love my ring.
mine is cool and twisty. He picked it all by himself! Also round is technically the most optimum cut for sparkles if cut perfectly, speaking from a physics standpoint. yep i am that nerdy..
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Mine is what they call an old mine or 49er cut. Seeing as I had no idea what that meant when I first got it, I did research and here is what I came up with. If there are any ladies with more info about this type of cut please let me know!
BTW: the FI designed the ring setting based off of a pair of earrings that I love!
Old Mine Cut diamonds are stones which have a high crown to them as well as a small table. The culet on this type of stone is also unique compared to other gems as it is flattened on the bottom as opposed to being pointy in nature. They are often square in shape and the corners are a bit rounded to give the stone a unique and unforgettable look. With the way in which the gem is cut, it provides those viewing it with a colorful, brilliant vision. The light is able to pass through the stone in such a way that it produces a beautiful result. An Old Mine Cut stone is one which has a bit of a cushion shape to it and appears more squarish than some of the other styles out there.
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To understand antique diamonds, it's helpful to examine the modern diamond. In the simplest representation, a modern diamond has 3 main parts. The top of the diamond is called the crown and the bottom is called the pavilion. The part that separates the crown and pavilion is called the girdle. A modern brilliant cut diamond has 57-58 facets or polished surfaces. The flat part on top of the diamond is the table, which is the largest facet. The culet is a tiny facet at the very bottom of the pavilion. If the pavilion comes to a point at the bottom, the diamond does not have a culet.
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Today's modern brilliant diamond is precisely cut to maximize the diamond's "fire", which is the play of light that reflects off the stone's facets. When grading the cut of a modern diamond, one must consider several characteristics: table size, crown angle, pavilion depth, girdle thickness, as well as polish and symmetry.
<h3>Old Mine </h3>
The old mine cut diamond is the earliest form of the modern brilliant cut. Also called the "cushion cut", it has a cushioned shaped girdle. This cut of diamond is characterized by a high crown, small table, deep pavilion and large culet. Other names for this cut are: old miner, peruzzi cut, and triple cut brilliant.
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Don't have mine yet but will be definitely getting a round. I just want a simple round solitaire on a thin pave band.
I had originally thought I wanted a cushion and did a little research and found that they had actually began cutting them that way in the 1830s. They were popular into the early 1900s because they way they were cut made them sparkle the most in candlelight. What goes around comes around right? Also the tiny point on the bottom of a diamond is called the culet. In modern diamonds the culet should say pointed or should be very tiny. I did read that on the Miners cuts that would add a large facet on the bottom of the culet to protect it from being chipped. I guess back in the day e-rings were set very low and the point of the diamond could catch on the hand. I also read that it is recommended that your diamond have a a very small culet to prevent it from chipping. Bottom line, a diamond with a tiny culet is fine and actually protects it. Anything that says large could be seen from the top as a flaw.
Not to sound like a know it all but I've been doing tons of research on diamonds lately and just thought I'd share my findings with the hive!
Oh! Can I just say that the asscher e-rings in this post are amazing! It's like when you look at it it just goes on forever. It reminds me of tons of tiny mirrors!
Mine (though I am still waiting for it) has 4 princess cut stones at the center and is surrounded by round diamonds...I absolutely love it and can't wait to wear it.....I wish I didn't know he had it, but I helped him pick it out and he bought it that day!
I have a cushion cut. It is my favorite cut of diamond.
The cushion cut, also referred to the "pillow cut" or "candlelight diamond," is a deep cut with large facets, an open bottom, rectangular/square shape and rounded corners. The beauty of a cushion cut is the depth of the diamond, which encourages the eye to travel around and inside.
While today's diamonds are often cut for bright and energized light, the cushion cut is crafted especially for candlelight. It filters a high degree of returning light, which makes it one of the most brilliant and sparkling diamond cuts. <div class="yst-sp-info-bodytext">
ditto on katydid23!
I have the exact same ring and sentiments!
I have a cushion cut solitaire, and I totally agree with ejs4y8 -- the cushion is a vintage cut that's been around for awhile and just happens to be coming back in fashion right now. Some are more rectangular, but mine has sqaure dimensions, so on first glance could be mistaken for a princess or round cut. I like that it's just a little different from most of the rings I see.
Mine is a round brilliant cut with 81 facets and micro pave diamonds surrounding it. I always thought I wanted a princess cut, but when I saw this one, I knew it was perfect.
I'm getting 2 wedding bands (1 for each side) that match the band on my e-ring. Sorry for the blurry picture -- my camera phone isn't very good.
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Beautiful rings ladies - thanks for sharing your pics! I just saw this post and I have to say, I really love looking at all of your different types of rings. I think its so interesting that everyone has a personal preference as far as cut, setting, style, etc. It makes life much more interesting!
My rings are all princess cut and I LOVE them - truly. But we were engaged for almost 2 years and by the end of our engagement, I started having second thoughts about having such "modern" style rings as I also LOVE the antique style rings. But, alas, my rings are very meaningful to me and they are all mine, so I love them. :)
But my wonderful husband surprised me with an antique style diamond ring for Valentine's day this year. It is so beautiful and special to me that I hardly ever wear it -it's quite the "Cocktail ring". :) But I love it! I just took some new pics of my rings - testing out my new camera with our easter candy!
I have an 1ct oval diamond. I haven't seen too many oval diamond rings on women's hands so I liked the uniqueness of it. It's unique, yet still very classic. Also it makes my fingers look super thin... Anything slimming is appreciated :)
Mine is a cushion cut fancy light yellow :)
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Mine is a radient
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I have an asher cut center stone with 36 round brilliants on the band and in the halo part of the setting. My FI designed my whole set and I love that its a ring that no one else has.
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Mine is a round brilliant with a very thin bead set eternity band. The diamond is a family stone that my fiance had reset into this setting. I love it!
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jdelaney- your ring looks a lot like mine. Mine center stone is also a family stone, it was my grandmothers and we had it reset. < alt="what cut is your stone sytle? : wedding " / em> < alt="what cut is your stone sytle? : wedding " / p>
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