Oval Engagement Ring with wedding band from Gabriel & Co.When it’s time to start thinking about popping the question, it’s also the time to start browsing beautiful engagement rings! With so many stunning options out there, ring shopping can quickly become overwhelming. Doing some research is a great first step to finding the perfect engagement ring that you can treasure forever. If you know diamonds are what you’re shopping for, make sure you know where you stand on the 4 Cs. Decide on a budget and a general style direction, and you’ll be ready to get shopping! At Roman Jewelers, we want to make the engagement ring purchasing process simple and stress-free. In this blog we've broken down the diamond shapes and settings Here’s everything you need to know about the top diamond shapes and our favorite Gabriel and Co. rings! 1. Round Round diamonds are a classic, timeless look. This dazzling shape naturally highlights the diamond’s brilliance. This 14K White Gold engagement ring featuring a one carat center stone is simple, yet striking with a halo design. The band in this round solitaire adds an elevated level of detail, while also still very affordable. https://www.romanjewelers.com/page/gabrielco.html#/product/ER7495W44JJ https://www.romanjewelers.com/page/gabrielco.html#/product/ER13912R4W44JJ 2. Oval Ready for some sparkle? Eyes will be drawn to this 14K White Gold 1 carat Oval Halo engagement ring. This diamond shape in engagement rings naturally elongates fingers. If you’re looking for a smaller center stone, this Gabriel and Co. engagement ring offers that, but with added Victorian details. This style is vintage and timeless. https://www.romanjewelers.com/page/gabrielco.html#/product/ER14725O4W44JJ https://www.romanjewelers.com/page/gabrielco.html#/product/ER8805W44JJ 3. Princess This beauty is a showstopper. With a 1.25 center stone setting, this Princess Halo ring looks even larger than life. Princess diamond Cuts are known to appear larger than they are because of the broad, flat, pyramid-feel. One of our favorite Princess Cut Diamond Rings can be found here! https://www.romanjewelers.com/page/gabrielco.html#/product/ER7266W44JJ 4. Marquise The long, tapered Marquise style diamond cuts maximize the carat size appearance. In this unique, halo diamond ring featuring a marquise center diamond cut, the setting is absolutely one-of-a-kind. Show off your unique love with this beautiful 1 carat center stone with a criss-cross band with diamond details. https://www.romanjewelers.com/page/gabrielco.html#/product/ER12644M4W44JJ 5. Pear This delicate hybrid of a Marquise and Round cut is even further accentuated by a curved and pointed band. Eyes will naturally be drawn to the point and direction of this unique engagement ring style! This split shank adds extra sparkle to an already beautiful pear shaped design. https://www.romanjewelers.com/page/gabrielco.html#/product/ER14425P4W44JJ https://www.romanjewelers.com/page/gabrielco.html#/product/ER13661P6W44JJ 6. Cushion This ring will wow. This 14K White Gold Cushion Three-Stone Halo ring has brilliant elegance and luxury feel. When getting down on one knee, this will make sure to take her by surprise! One of our favorite Cushion cut ring shapes by Gabriel & Co. can be found here: https://www.romanjewelers.com/page/gabrielco.html#/product/ER9189W44JJ At Roman Jewelers, thousands of couples have trusted us with their engagement ring purchase! Contact us today to discuss your engagement ring vision, and we’d love to help make it come to life. For more ring design inspiration, follow us on Facebook and instagram @RomanJewelers