How to Choose Best Diamond Shape

Usually people do not dedicate a lot of attention to the diamond shape when they are buying a new diamond ring or other diamond jewelry. They mostly focus on other characteristics like for example diamond clarity, diamond carat, diamond color, but this can be a big mistake.

First each person has its own taste. For example one woman would prefer having princess diamond shape instead of round diamond shape. So you have to consider her wishes. Take her for a tour or show her online diamond store and she will tell you what shape she prefers.

What Diamond Shape To Choose For Her Hand

Different diamond shapes have different effect on the hand size, hand shape. For example very popular round diamond shape can have a foreshortening effect on hand so it might not be suitable for a hand with short fingers. For example a rectangular diamond shape will have opposite effect and might be a better choice for a hand with short fingers.

When you try to buy a dress or a car you first go to try it, to test it out, so you can which one you like the most. After that you can decide much easier.

The same goes with diamonds. Go to the jeweler, try the rings, see what is the best diamond shape for her hand, or for you r hand.

What Diamond Shape Should You Choose For Different Working Environments

You have to know when will you want to wear your ring, will it be used all the time, will lit be used during physical work, exercise, office work or will it be worn only on special occasions. If you are going to wear the ring all the time also during work, it might be better to select a shape that is much better protected with the overall ring design. A diamond that has a lot of sharp points might not be the best option for wearing it to work. Also the diamond that sits high on the hand might be damaged during work process.