What shapes of lab grown diamonds are popular for rings?

Round Brilliant Lab Grown Diamonds

The round brilliant cut remains the most popular choice for lab grown diamonds in engagement rings. This classic shape features 57 or 58 facets designed to maximize brilliance and fire, making it the sparkliest option available. The symmetrical round shape complements virtually any ring setting and suits all hand shapes.

What makes round brilliant lab grown diamonds so desirable is their exceptional light performance. Their precise cutting pattern allows them to reflect nearly all the light that enters the stone, creating that coveted sparkle. At J.H. Young & Sons, our round lab grown diamonds are cut to the same exacting standards as natural diamonds, ensuring maximum brilliance.

Round diamonds are also incredibly versatile. They work beautifully in solitaire settings, halo designs, three-stone rings, and virtually any custom jewelry design you can imagine. Their timeless appeal makes them a safe choice for those who want a ring that will never go out of style.

Oval Lab Grown Diamonds

Oval lab grown diamonds have surged in popularity in recent years, becoming a favorite for modern engagement rings. This elongated shape creates the illusion of a larger stone while also making fingers appear longer and more slender. Oval diamonds combine the brilliant faceting pattern of round diamonds with a unique, elongated silhouette.

One of the main advantages of choosing an oval lab grown diamond is that they typically appear larger than round diamonds of the same carat weight due to their greater surface area. This makes them an excellent choice for those seeking maximum visual impact. Our jewelers at J.H. Young & Sons can help you select the perfect oval diamond with an ideal length-to-width ratio for your preference.

Oval diamonds may display what’s known as a “bowtie effect” – a dark area across the center of the stone that resembles a bowtie. While all oval diamonds have some degree of bowtie, our experienced jewelers can help you select one where this effect is minimized for the most beautiful appearance in your diamond ring.

Cushion Cut Lab Grown Diamonds

Cushion cut lab grown diamonds offer a romantic, vintage-inspired option for engagement rings. This shape combines a square or rectangular outline with rounded corners, resembling a pillow (hence the name “cushion”). These diamonds feature larger facets that highlight the stone’s clarity while producing impressive fire and scintillation.

Modern cushion cuts have evolved to provide more brilliance than their antique predecessors, making them a perfect blend of vintage charm and contemporary sparkle. At J.H. Young & Sons, our custom jewelry designers often recommend cushion cut lab grown diamonds for those seeking something with character and unique appeal.

Cushion cut diamonds are available in various length-to-width ratios, from nearly square to more elongated rectangular shapes. This versatility allows you to choose a proportion that best suits your personal style and hand shape. They pair beautifully with vintage-inspired settings or can be given a modern twist in contemporary ring designs.

Princess Cut Lab Grown Diamonds

The princess cut is the most popular square diamond shape for engagement rings, second only to the round brilliant in overall popularity. These lab grown diamonds feature a square or rectangular shape with pointed corners and a brilliant faceting pattern that creates exceptional sparkle.

Princess cut lab grown diamonds are prized for their contemporary look and excellent brilliance. They’re also among the most efficient diamond cuts in terms of rough diamond utilization, which can translate to better value when choosing lab grown diamonds. At J.H. Young & Sons, we offer a wide selection of princess cut diamonds for custom jewelry designs.

When set in a ring, the pointed corners of princess cut diamonds need to be protected to prevent chipping. Our jewelers excel at creating settings that showcase these beautiful diamonds while ensuring their durability for everyday wear.

Emerald Cut Lab Grown Diamonds

Emerald cut lab grown diamonds offer sophisticated elegance with their step-cut faceting and rectangular shape. Unlike brilliant cut diamonds, emerald cuts feature long, rectangular facets arranged in parallel steps, creating a hall-of-mirrors effect rather than the sparkle of brilliant cuts. This unique faceting pattern showcases the diamond’s clarity and color.

The clean lines and geometric precision of emerald cut lab grown diamonds appeal to those with modern, minimalist tastes. Their elongated shape can also create a slimming effect on the finger. At J.H. Young & Sons, we’ve seen growing interest in emerald cuts for engagement rings among customers seeking something distinctive yet timeless.

Because the step-cut faceting pattern doesn’t hide inclusions as well as brilliant cuts, clarity is particularly important when selecting an emerald cut diamond. Our jewelers can help you choose a lab grown diamond with excellent clarity characteristics for the most beautiful emerald cut stone.

Pear Shaped Lab Grown Diamonds

Pear shaped lab grown diamonds, also called teardrop diamonds, combine the best features of round and marquise cuts. With a rounded end tapering to a point, these unique diamonds create a flattering elongated effect on the finger while offering excellent brilliance.

Pear shaped diamonds make distinctive engagement rings and stand out from more common shapes. The asymmetrical silhouette adds drama and character to any jewelry design. At J.H. Young & Sons, we can help you select a pear lab grown diamond with the perfect length-to-width ratio to suit your taste.

When selecting a pear shaped diamond, symmetry is crucial for beauty. The point should align perfectly with the center of the rounded end, and the shoulders (the curved areas on either side of the stone) should form graceful, matching arcs. Our jewelers pay careful attention to these details when helping you choose the perfect stone for your diamond ring.

Radiant Cut Lab Grown Diamonds

Radiant cut lab grown diamonds combine the elegant outline of emerald cuts with the brilliant faceting pattern of round diamonds. The result is a rectangular or square diamond with trimmed corners and exceptional sparkle. This versatile shape works beautifully in various ring settings.

One of the major advantages of radiant cut lab grown diamonds is their ability to hide inclusions better than step-cut shapes like emerald or asscher. This means you can often choose a slightly lower clarity grade without sacrificing visible beauty. At J.H. Young & Sons, we can help you navigate these considerations to find the perfect radiant cut for your engagement ring.

Radiant cuts are available in various length-to-width ratios, from nearly square to more elongated rectangles. This flexibility allows you to choose the exact proportion that appeals most to your aesthetic preferences and complements your hand shape.

Marquise Lab Grown Diamonds

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