Rings by Diamond Shape: Cushion, Oval, Princess Cut..

While engagement rings can have any sort of fancy gemstone as the central piece, diamonds definitely reign supreme. But it’s not just a matter of choosing whether you want a diamond or a sapphire. There is a whole world of diamond cuts from which to choose that can show off your personal taste and flatter your style. If you’re not certain whether you’re more of a classic round brilliant type or a boldly confident emerald cut kind of girl, here is your chance to compare the many cuts and shapes of diamonds and find your perfect diamond soul mate.

Marquise Cut

Marquise Diamond Solitaire

A less commonly seen choice, but that makes it all the more distinctive. Marquise engagement rings are stunning with their canoe or football-shaped bodies. The edges are sharp and fierce while the body is smooth and feminine, combining two beloved features into one. Consider pairing this style with a vintage design or eye-catching band.

Princess Cut

Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire

Popular not only for the name, which obviously evokes royalty, but also for its sharp edges and brilliant shine, princess cut engagement rings look fabulous alone or with accent stones on either side. Add a touch more femininity by setting it atop a rose gold band for the ultimate luxury jewel.

Cushion Cut

Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire

Probably the most popular style currently, both with regular folks and celebrities, cushion cut engagement rings have a square shape with rounded edges, which gives it a softer, more feminine look that flatters the finger. It can look square shaped and symmetrical or longer and oval shaped, and it looks fabulous in both modern and vintage settings.

Round Brilliant Cut

Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring

There is no more classic setting than a round diamond engagement ring. Known for its brilliance, the round shape has been perfected over centuries to create that infamous sparkle so many adore. It’s also one of the most versatile styles, often seen with accent stones, halos, colorful gemstones and vintage settings.

Pear Shaped 

Pear Shaped Diamond Solitaire

Another hidden beauty, pear shaped diamonds are less common, but they offer a distinctive look that few others wear, offering a more unique option. Pear-shaped engagement rings can be worn with the tip pointed outwards or in, and they look great alone or with accent stones, though vintage styles look best.

Emerald Cut

Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire

Bold, confident and alluring, the emerald cut diamond stands alone. The step facets have a different style of sparkle all their own, which appear more like rays of light than a dazzle of colors. Emerald cut engagement rings, again, look best in a vintage setting, but their unique look makes them perfect for a custom design.

Radiant Cut

Radiant Cut Diamond Solitaire

With a name like that, how could anyone resist the fire and light of this showy square-shaped gemstone? Radiant cut engagement rings have softer edges but a square shape, and they have a unique faceting style that results in a similar display as the round brilliant.

Oval Shape

Oval Diamond Solitaire

Long, elegant and feminine to the core, the oval cut diamond is understandably seductive. The shape flatters fingers, making them appear thin and shapely. Oval cut engagement rings look great in any variation, but because they look larger than other stones they are best left alone.

Asscher Cut

Asscher Cut Diamond Solitaire

Sitting somewhere between a princess and an emerald cut is the Asscher cut, but don’t be fooled by that description. Asscher cut engagement rings are square-shaped with unique step faceting, but they are wholly original. They have more brilliance than an emerald and more bold style than a princess. Wear it proudly.

Some women know from the time they are young girls what type of engagement ring they desire while others wait patiently for the day the proposal comes to consider their perfect style. Regardless of whether your tastes are cemented in stone or open to suggestion, you should always know what’s available. Find the perfect diamond shape for your personality at Ziva Jewels, and spend your life wearing your heart on your hand.

Best Places to Buy Fine Jewelry

Shopping for an engagement ring, diamond anniversary present, or gemstone birthday gift can be a stressful experience, and not just because fine jewelry is expensive. Shopping either in a jewelry store or an online shop has many benefits, but there are always some issues for which you should keep your eyes open. Here is a simple guide to shopping for jewelry that will ensure every experience is more excitement than agitation, no matter what type of gem you buy.

What to Look For Online

Princess Cut and Pave Diamond Necklace

Any online jewelry shop should have an extensive selection, that’s part of the fun of choosing the Internet over a local shop. But in addition, they should offer assistance both in the form of email or online contact as well as a phone option. You should be able to reach someone to discuss any concerns or questions you may have, since you can’t rely on a salesperson for help. The photos of the products should also be crystal clear. Make sure you read the fine print about any irregularities or “buyer beware” red flags. Finally, any good online shop will have a warranty or guarantee. Ideally, a lifetime warranty will be standard, but always make sure you have a way to return your high-end jewelry if it’s not up to your expectations.

What to Look For In Store

Square-Shaped Diamond Earrings
With Clips

Jewelry stores have helpful employees and access to the real products, so you can try them on, compare sizes and ask all your questions. But be careful of any assistant who pressures you to choose one item over another or hurries you along. The best jewelry is its own salesperson, and it doesn’t require the pressure-filled pleas of a worker angling for a commission. A brick and mortar store, just like an online shop, should have a warranty too. And if the selection is wanting, don’t choose from what’s available; make sure you find the piece that’s as individual as you dreamed it would be.

If you’re left wondering what sort of shop has expert salespeople who are never pushy, a sizable selection and lifetime warranties, rest assured you’re not seeking some fairy tale. Ziva Jewels offers both online and in store shopping, so they have plentiful diamonds and gemstones, helpful, local Ziva retailers and unique jewelry, all with a lifetime warranty that ensures your happiness. Ready to make the purchase of a lifetime? Visit us near you or online, any time.

Issues with Buying Diamond & Fine Jewelry Online

The process of jewelry buying is fairly complicated, especially when taking into consideration all the terminology and technical aspects involved. What shouldn’t be a stressful experience is deciding where to buy, but that’s often the first issue upon which people stumble. While both jewelry stores and online shops have their advantages, both have disadvantages as well. In order to make the simple act of choosing a place to buy simpler and more enjoyable, here is a quick breakdown of the benefits and drawbacks of each option and a recommendation on how anyone can skip the negatives entirely with one little trick.

The Best of In Store Shopping

Ruby Three-Stone Ring With Halo

 The benefits of heading to local jewelry stores or factory-direct stores are fairly clear. You can admire the jewelry in person, try it on and speak with a salesperson about any questions you may have about cut, clarity, carat weight or color. However the drawbacks are equally apparent. The salesperson may pressure you to buy something you’re uncertain about or unready to commit to, or he may offer inexpert advice on a certain piece. Additionally, a store has limited selection, so if you don’t find something you love, you may instead opt for something “close enough,” reducing your enjoyment of the piece.

The Best of Online Shopping

Pear and Oval-Shaped Diamond
Links Necklace

On the other hand, opening a browser and searching an online jewelry catalog means you have a nearly limitless selection of choices, an exciting prospect if you have something specific in mind. There’s also complete privacy, and you’re given as much time to ponder your choices as you’re willing to spend searching. Finally, no one is pressuring you to make a decision. As a polar opposite to in-store shopping, there’s no helpful or knowledgeable salesperson to assist you in answering questions. You cannot try on any pieces and even high quality photos hardly do diamonds justice. More worrisome yet, if you buy from an untrustworthy store, you never know what you’re going to get until it arrives.

Floral Pattern Antique Bracelet

Fortunately, there is a solution for shoppers who aren’t willing to sacrifice any benefits in their search for the perfect ring, necklace, bracelet or pair of earrings. At Ziva Jewels, we’ve combined the best of both worlds. You can browse our extensive collection online at your leisure, and once you’ve found the perfect item simply request to see it in person at a local affiliated retailer. There you may try it on, ask any questions you may have and trust the expert, no-pressure advice of our trusted salespeople. When it comes to diamond buying, you should never settle for anything less than exceptional, and our “Try Before You Buy” program and lifetime warranties ensure you never have to.

Diamond Rings by Price: $5,000, $10,000, $15,000, $20,000

Receiving an engagement ring is a once in a lifetime experience, one that you’ve likely been looking forward to your entire life. Perhaps you’ve envisioned the ideal design or saved a few images that represent your style. The only thing that may hold you back from total satisfaction is the price. But don’t worry. Stunning engagement rings are available in every price point, especially at Ziva. We handcraft gorgeous rings in all the popular styles, plus anything more you can imagine. So, feel free to let your heart decide the design and your head determine the budget. Here are some of the many options you have.

Up to $5,000

Antique Style Oval Engagement Ring
With Pear-Shaped and Round Diamond Sides

Having limited means doesn’t mean sacrificing even the tiniest bit of sparkle when it comes to engagement rings. In fact, the latest fashion for rings—vintage-inspired—is more affordable thanks to its use of smaller stones and ornate designs. Choose between colorful gemstones or an assortment of carefully placed diamonds for your $5000 engagement ring.

Up to $10,000

Engraved Emerald Cut Engagement Ring

Double your budget and you suddenly have a wide selection at hand. You may opt for better quality diamonds or larger ones at this point, but you should definitely keep your eye on the band. $10,000 engagement rings, or thereabouts, benefit from the option of engraved or decorative bands, either featuring hand carvings or Pave diamond settings. You can even find both, in modern, vintage or custom designs.

Up to $15,000

Oval Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring
With Double Halo

Boost your options yet again, and you can have a close to flawless diamond or better yet, you can have a fancy colored diamond, such as a striking canary yellow piece wrapped in a stunning Pave halo. A delicate band helps make a smaller, better quality stone appear larger, and a double halo can also add some oomph. The thing about $15,000 engagement rings, you can have almost anything you want, within reason.

Up to $20,000

Square Cushion Cut Yellow 
Diamond Engagement Ring 

While there are certainly more expensive rings out there, just ask any celebrity, $20,000 engagement rings provide a great deal of advantages, including decorative bands, cathedral settings, Pave settings and accent stones. Of course, the best part of a sizable budget is the high quality central stone, which should be nearly flawless and of enviable clarity. Or, go larger with a fancy colored and rare diamond.

Whether you dream of gemstones or custom made, minimal and modern or antique and ornate, Ziva Jewels has the perfect engagement ring for you. Never let budget limit your imagination, we can help you find the ideal design without ever risking breaking your budget.

Unique Engagement Rings: Finding The Perfect One

Unique engagement rings are all about showing off the singular beauty of your relationship. You only promise yourself to one person for the rest of your life because he or she has the perfect combination of individual characteristics that makes him or her different from anyone else in the world, different and better. For the same reasons you want a ring that stands out from the rest, one that symbolizes a special love that will last forever. Here are a few ideas for design details that are unusual, appealing and eye-catching.

A Shapely Twist

Bypass Pear-Shaped Engagement Ring

Many brides and grooms-to-be focus on the size of the diamond or gemstone when it comes time to picking out an engagement ring, but there’s a lot more to an ideal ring than carat weight. Think about whether or not you want a ring that hugs the curves of your stones, instead of acting as the foundation alone. A beautiful twisting band has an organic style that complements love’s natural progression, and it also has a style clearly distinctive from the sea of circular bands.

A Symbolic Braid

Braided Band Engagement Ring

Besides a sinuous twist, there are braided ring bands that resemble a popular symbol of eternal love: the infinity sign. A braided band often comes equipped with highlighting Pave diamonds set into it, which attract eyes to the unique setting. Many different types of gemstone cuts work with this design, and it ensures everyone who sees your stunning engagement ring understands your devotion. Also known as a criss-cross band, you can say that X marks the spot of where your new life really began.

An Ornate Pedestal

Princess Cut Engagement Ring With
Princess Cut and Pave Diamond Band

Unique and classic don’t have to be mutually exclusive. A brilliant princess-cut diamond on a circular band can transform from commonplace to out of this world with an enrobed cathedral setting of wrap-around Pave diamonds. The result is not only spectacularly shiny, but it’s also exceptionally beautiful. Although quite subtle when worn, upon closer inspection everyone will see how singular this design truly is.

Whether you prefer modern or vintage, colorless diamonds or colorful gemstones, you almost certainly desire a one of a kind engagement ring that, like your love, is wholly singular. Discover how Ziva uses a few simple changes in details, especially on the bands, to magically alter a familiar look into something truly extraordinary.