The most popular diamond cut is usually round and many brides-to-be opt for round engagement rings. The reason for this is that round cut diamonds are very elegant and versatile and a choice of many a celebrity and fashionistas. After all, when a girl dreams about her knight in shining armor, going down on one knee in front of her, it is a round cut solitaire ring that he is holding.

Engagement rings are usually set in the solitaire style, which is older but gorgeous indeed. A round diamond set in any type of metal, held up by up to six prongs provides a spectacular look to an engagement ring.

Princess cut engagement rings are also popular. These rings often have a brilliant cut diamond in the middle and princess cut or accents around it the round cut stone. There are so many styles available to choose from that you will be spoilt for choice.

Round cut diamonds work best in simple styles. Simple styles can be worn anywhere and looks good wherever you go. A round, brilliant cut diamond ring set in solitaire design is a prized possession that has timeless style and simplicity.

Round cut diamond rings are available in various price categories depending on the style, the metal and the gemstone used in the design. Diamonds can be replaced with other stones to lower the price.

A round cut diamond is the ultimate shape to deliver the most amount of glitter. It is shaped like a cone with 58 facets, which draws the most light and creates the best sparkle. Due to the popularity of this type of diamond, they are the most costly.

Marcel Tolkowsky, a Belgian diamond cutter used mathematical calculations to design this type of cut to achieve optimum fire and brilliance from diamonds. Fire is the colored light sent out of the diamond, whilst white light creates the brilliance.

The crown or cupper section of the diamond is made up of 33 facets. There are 16 upper girdle facets, 8 star facets, 8 bezel facets and one table facet. The bottom part of the diamond, known as the pavillion has one culet and 8 pavilion main facets as well as sixteen lower girdle facets.

Round brilliant diamonds look great in single-diamond round engagement rings and stud earrings. Up to 75% of diamonds sold are round cut diamonds. These rings are the choice piece of jewelry for those that are style conscious as they show that you have an exceptional sense of style and elegance.

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