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Guess what shape mine is.

I suppose this will only apply if you picked it out yourself, but I'm wondering how you chose your diamond shape.

Me: I wanted something a little different from 'the norm' (round). I was sure I'd end up with a cushion, princess, emerald, or oval. I soon ruled out princess because it was too square for me - I liked the rounded nature of the cushion. I probably would have gotten a cushion cut if not for one jeweler showing me a pear... 

I am not quite a 'pear girl' (as Ms. Champagne self-describes), but it got me thinking about other shapes, and I ended up going online (as if I hadn't already spend hundreds of hours ring-ogling) and finding some gorgeous marquise settings.

I chose the marquise because it's different, unusual, and (I think) accentuates my long fingers. It was apparently designed for the Marquise de Pompadour by King Louis XIV. Then, I also read on this website that "A marquise shape preference, then, may indicate a superficial attitude toward wealth or a desire for extravagant appearances." Jerks. (All the rest of the diamond-shape descriptions are so niiiice! )

Anyway, what's your diamond cut, and why'd you pick it?

I have a princess-cut center stone with round side-stones. My wedding band also has round stones. I like the combination of two stone shapes.

Round, brilliant cut, fancy yellow diamond set in platinum and gold.  Super sparkly and I love it! 

@emilybrooke, kiwi - that's cool! I was told by one jeweler I could get a rectangular radiant instead of an emerald, if I chose too.

@teeleaf22 - I think I'd have a cushion if I didn't choose a marquise. I think they look great in an antique setting (my marquise has an antiquey setting too - I'd post a pic but I don't have it juuuuust yet!).

@hisMrs - OOOOOO cool! I'd love to see pics of that!

@chelseamorning - Cool... Mine's got round side stones and the center marquise - the contrast is nice.

@Mightysapphire - sometimes that's just how it happens!

@Lillindy - I liked the different cut of the emerald when I looked - I thought it classy (like doctorgirl said), but found that jewelers were telling me that radiant would be more sparkly (ended up not getting either, though!). I agree with y'all about the research. My man actually knew tons more about diamonds than I did, and had to teach me a lot when I started looking at the 4C's. And your ring is beautiful!!

@Habibi - I too like rounded edges. Funny how my marquise has two big sharp ones!! At least I'll be able to defend myself if I need to... LOL.

@rosychicklet - Cool! I considered colored stones, but I'm just too fickle when it comes to colors. I don't even buy colored clothes or shoes, or even cars! This year I like pink and orange, last year I liked green.. etc. Otherwise I'd be all over a colored stone (or at least colored accent stones).

@quirkyparsnip - I know what you mean. I debated whether mine was too flashy... but I really love it, and think it will be beautiful. Hopefully you gals can judge for yourselves pretty soon!

@BetaBride - that's very cool! Your cut is what a lot of people say is the most popular style (and for good reason, it's beautiful and sooo sparkly!), and ended up being unique anyway ;).

@rnc620 - ooo I really like the rounded edges on that setting. My setting is similar (only for a marquise. I will show everyone when I get it!