Square Cut Diamond Engagement Rings: Everything You Need to Know

There are so many exciting shapes to select from when it comes time to shop for your keepsake diamond engagement ring. Choose to showcase your personality with a diamond or gemstone engagement ring featuring modern, clean lines, along with an understated retro flair.

With so many stone shapes and mountings available on the market, viewing so many center stones can be a daunting experience. The stone shapes will define the overall appearance of the diamond or gemstone engagement ring.

Learning about the stone shapes is a part of this memorable shopping experience. This blog post will cover topics encompassing square engagement rings.

Square Engagement Rings

A square has four symmetrical, equal sides. Square-shaped stones present effortless versatility because they are easy to place in different settings, fine metals, and can be presented in a variety of different setting styles.

What are square-cut diamonds called? Here are some common shapes for square stones:

Princess-Cut

The princess cut is one of the most popular shaped stones–it is the second most popular cut after the round brilliant cut. Princess cuts were created by Betzalel Ambar and Israel Itzkowitz and have been around since 1981.

According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), most of the weight of the stone is in the pavilion (body of the stone). Princess cuts are called fancy cuts and may appear slightly rectangular if they are not perfectly symmetrical. Princess cuts may be referred to as square modified brilliant cuts because of their multitude of facets–they are similar to round brilliant cut stones but they are square.

When princess cut diamonds are viewed from above, the facets look like inverted triangles with four beveled sides. This visual effect may make the stone appear as being smaller than it actually is when compared to other stone shapes of the same caratage. For instance, it may look smaller than a round brilliant cut from the top but the princess stone is cut deeper when observed from the side.

What do I need to know about princess cuts? 

The facet arrangement and number of facets can vary from stone to stone. Each princess cut diamond is truly a treasure to own–yet will still display all the popular scintillation or sparkle pattern that makes diamonds so famous and sought-after.

How do I shop for a princess cut diamond? 

Princess cuts should have an even measurement/mm on each side, so they are pleasing to the eye. It is common to have some variations on each side of the stone, but they should not be so distinctively noticeable they detract from the overall beauty of the diamond.

Sometimes there may be darkness because of the pyramid facets. This darkness is called windows and is not a desirable trait for a stone to have. The correct balance of the cut should allow more light to pass through without displaying dark windows. An expert diamond cutter will minimize any sign of windows, retain the caratage of the stone, and bring out the beauty of this sparkling cut for optimal brilliance.

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Asscher-Cut

The Asscher cut is a step-cut diamond. The Asscher cut is an innovative combination of the princess cut and emerald cuts with x-shaped facets that may appear concentric when viewed from the top. The corners are recessed like the emerald or square emerald cut, giving it a touch of vintage elegance highlighted by its modern, incredibly brilliant, and fiery cut.

Read More: Tips for Buying an Asscher-Cut Diamond

Cushion-Cut

A cushion cut stone is a vintage-inspired variation of the antique Old Mine cut with brilliant-cut facets. Cushion cut or pillow cut diamonds feature 58 facets and pleasing, rounded edges.

Is cushion cut a good diamond? Cushion cuts have incredible fire, displaying a striking shape that stands out and demands attention with its confident appearance.

Cushion-cut diamonds are less common and typically more affordable. Find the caratage and specified diamond quality you really want with a cushion-cut diamond. Cushion-cut square engagement rings offer a wealth of elegance with their antique yet contemporary shape and design.

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Popular Square-Cut Engagement Ring Styles

Square Halo Engagement Rings

Square cut stones can be placed into different settings, making them extremely versatile! Halos consist of smaller stones surrounding the center stone and are usually prong set around this center stone. Ideal for those who love vintage sophistication! 

A square halo can also be set around a round brilliant cut diamond in the center and can be framed by a square or cushion-shaped halo. 

These rounded square halo engagement rings blend tantalizing symmetry and shapes in an abundance of artistry utilizing mixed-cut diamonds or other gemstones.

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Rose Gold Square Engagement Rings

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Simple Square Engagement Rings

If you are looking for a simple square engagement ring, choose a solitaire setting. This minimalist setting features a plain band, letting the beauty of your square-cut diamond be the focus of the ring. Solitaire settings are a best-seller worldwide for their timelessness and beauty.  

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Customizing Your Square Engagement Ring

Square halo engagement rings are available in different colors of gold and platinum.  Rose gold square engagement rings bring out the brightness of the diamonds with the rich, luscious copper-tone only rose gold offers. A multiple of stones in clusters arranged in a glittering basket high above a shiny band appears prestigious.

White gold square engagement rings present a timeless quality that is easy to mix and match with any white gold princess cut diamond wedding band. Do you love the look of simple styles? A princess-cut solitaire diamond engagement ring with any width or style band of your choice can be customized within your price range.

Yellow gold has seen an increase in popularity over the last few years. A yellow gold square halo engagement ring is a classic style.

If you are seeking a square engagement ring or square halo engagement ring, there are so many designs to view and shop for with an abundance of striking mountings–make your square engagement ring truly unique.

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