There is nothing a woman will wear that is closer to her heart than her diamond engagement ring, the sign of eternal love. It becomes a part of her from the moment she slips it on, so time and thought should go into choosing each element of it.

The diamond’s lasting history symbolizes the couple’s unending love; the shape of the stone should symbolize other aspects of your relationship and style. Unless there is a specific setting that you’ve fallen in love with, it is probably best to start narrowing down your choices by thinking about the shape of the diamond you prefer. Generally speaking there are eight principal diamond shapes: Round, Marquise, Emerald, Princess, Pear, Oval, Heart, and Radiant. Peruse the shapes below to see which might be the most appropriate. To learn more about the cut, click on the Cutting Styles link below.

To assemble your own ring, visit the Design Your Own Ring section in the Design Gallery.