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Buying an Engagement Ring - An Illustrated Guide

By Nina Callaway, About.com

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Step 5: Consider Diamond Shape.

A classic round diamond solitaire engagement ring is extremely popular (accounting for more than 75% of diamond sales), but that's hardly the whole story in diamonds. When you're considering engagement rings, look at what really sparkles and catches your eye. Expert diamond cutters can carve create newer cuts with different and more intricate levels of refraction. There are also hearts and other shapes that you might find perfect for your engagement ring. Guide to Diamond Shapes

Blue Nile Pre-Set Engagement Rings

Mondera three-stone diamond rings

Mondera Emerald Cut Ring

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