So you found “The One”. Now what?
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You are head over heels for this one. Now it’s time to make it official. Where do you even start? Trudy Gems can help!
STEP 1: Ring Size
First and most importantly, you want to make sure you know the ring size. A lady wants to show her ring off right away, so having the perfect fit keeps the ring secure on her finger.
It can be tricky to keep your proposal a surprise when you do not know her ring size. Reach out to her friends and ask if they might know. If your proposal is not a surprise, contact us for a complimentary ring sizer.
STEP 2: The Gem Type
Diamonds aren’t the only girl's best friend nowadays and diamonds can limit your budget. You may want to consider color gemstones for value and a lot of fun design options. Whichever gem you pick, make sure it provides some sort of meaning or uniqueness to you and your counterpart.
STEP 3: The Main Gem Shape
The shape brings the engagement ring design together.
The most iconic shapes to pick from are round, cushion, marquise, princess, oval, emerald, pear, radiant, and Asscher. Let's break 'em down!
Round Cut
Most popular shape
Loved due to its ability to sparkle brighter than any other shape.
Princess
Square shape with sharp angles
Most popular of all fancy shaped diamonds
Perfect for those who appreciate symmetry, clean lines, and modern designs.
Cushion
Also called Pillow cut
Square or rectangular shape with rounded corners
Cross between round and princess
Has a romantic appeal
Emerald
The parallel facets highlight the gem’s color and clarity.
Best way to describe emerald is elongated large table design that creates a hall-of-mirrors effect
This one is quite rare in regards to diamonds. Only 3% of all diamonds are emerald cut.
Oval
Has an elongated silhouette, making the gem appear larger.
Brilliant facet pattern means the shape sparkles like the round and princess cut.
Appeals to vintage design fans
Marquise
Boat shaped
Maximizes carat weight and creates the illusion of a bigger gem.
Can be set long (north-south) or on the side (east-west).
Pear
Elongated teardrop
Has a narrow pointed top and perfectly rounded bottom
Known for high sparkle and its ability to lengthen and flatter the finger.
Radiant
Rectangular shape with cropped corners
Complete brilliant cut facet pattern
Also available in more rectangular shape
Asscher
Octagon shape with cropped corners and mesmerizing angles
Blend of princess and emerald cut
Most well known for it’s X-shaped facets that can be seen from above
Referred to as antique or vintage
Can mask certain inclusions and lower color grade.
If you are completely unsure, contact Therese to help you every step of the way on your ring journey and make your dream ring a reality.