Are you one of those couples who consider new year as a celebration of love, and a good chance to embark on your ‘happily ever after’, with your one and only. As much as you’re in love with that thought itself, you don’t want to be any less in love with your engagement ring, isn’t it?
We get that big time! And since Moissanite Engagement Rings, are all in one-sustainable, economical and well, very much in trend, we’d love to shed more light on something that is the heart and soul of their appearance. That something, we guarantee, would be the core reason behind your love for your betrothal ring.
Yes, you guessed it right! We’re talking about the Moissanite Shape for Engagement Ring! Nothing compares to how beautifully each shape of Moissanite tells a story, just as endearing. How effortlessly each stands tall and sparkles differently, how when slipped on it speaks volumes of your style.
Whether you’ve planned on ‘not ditching the classics’ on the big day, or are on the hunt for the shape that defines ‘that fancy side of yours’, brides-to-be have more options today than ever. Though selecting the right shape boils down to your personal preference, getting acquainted with the most popular moissanite shapes for engagement ring would only make your job easier. So, hop on!
What exactly is a Moissanite shape?
We’re not kidding when we say shape, or in gemological terms, ‘cut’ is the primary determinant of the overall appearance of an engagement ring. But you have to side with us on this that: when we hear the term initially, we just don’t the realize the magnitude which which it impacts our ring.
Let’s discuss:
The odds are that when you heard us refer to ‘shape,’ as the ‘cut,’ you wondered how does it really make a difference? Well, it does and that’s what drives us to its meaning in a much broader sense. So long story short, it takes exceptional artistry to ‘cut’ a stone in such a manner that its proportions, polish, and symmetry, allow the light to be reflected such that it is at its best brilliance.
Thus, everything that you admire about Moissanite- sparkles, fire, clarity- that is all home to a good cut/shape. And since that is the case, you can expect each shape to sparkle in its own way and look one-of-a-kind while at it.
Most Popular Moissanite Engagement Ring Shapes
The thing about a Center Stone Shape is that it doesn’t need more than a glance to catch attention. But the best part remains that there is always something out there for any and every bride-to-be.
Do you fancy the look of long and steep fingers or prefer a low-key look for the big day? Are you one of those old-school couples that is more likely to connect with something vintage? Or are you the bride that simply loves flaunting her fashionista side? Whatever your preferences look like, you’d certainly find something for you in our edition of moissanite engagement ring shapes that steal the top spot:
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Traditional Cuts:
Meant for the brides who never ditch the traditions!
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Round Cut:
This Cut had to make it to this list, no surprises there!
If Classics simply resonate with your style more, Round Shape is something you just can’t go wrong with. Everybody loves this cut but the brides who like to keep it minimal, just a little more.
Whether it stands alone in a Solitaire, or is set in a three stone setting, a Round Shape (being a simple cut) does the job of blending with every style.
Skillfully crafted with as many as 58 facets, it allows light to reflect in such a way that it maximizes the sparkles (that no bride can practically resist). True to its reputation of being an epitome of perfection, it mesmerizes with its ideal proportions. It doubtlessly, is the best in business when it comes to masking the inclusions.
No matter what era it is, we certainly know that in terms of popularity, nothing can put Round Moissanites down. In fact, more than 50 % of engagement rings today are fashioned with this go-to cut.
Classic Moissanite Engagement Ring
Timelessly on-trend is what we’ll call this Round Cut Moissanite Ring!
With minimal design and maximum style appeal, this Engagement Ring is something the traditional brides would fall for. While the center stone of Round Moissanite captivates all attention with its brilliance, the halo does the job of bringing more life to it.
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Fancy Cuts:
For the brides that are always on the hunt for something extraordinary:
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Oval Cut:
You’ve been seeing them everywhere, and you’re loving them just as much.
From Blake Lively to Kourtney Kardashian, celebs have been loving flaunting their oval cut sparkler as much as we love seeing it on them.
Quite a fashionable and elongated take on the classic rounds, Oval Cut engagement rings have grown in popularity more than ever. The best part? It serves twin purposes. One is exuding just as much sparkles as the round cut (with the same 58 facets), the other is falling on the fancier side with its relatively loud appearance.
Don’t you often fancy those long, petite and feminine fingers?(guilty as charged) An Oval Engagement Ring, with its larger surface area, lends you just that! So, it strikes the right balance between feminine and timeless.
Note: You’d be surprised to note that as per a study by Google Trends, in the tenure of past five years, “oval engagement rings” have stolen the spot of being the most searched engagement ring shape.
Dazzling Oval Halo Engagement Ring
Draw all attention to your fingers with this Oval Cut Engagement Ring
If it is the combination of big and classic look that the bride in you desires, Oval Cut Moissanite Ring is going to do the trick. Taking the center stage of attention is Oval Cut Moissanite beautified with Halo and side stones sparkling all the way. It’s perfect for you to let your individuality strike out without ditching the traditions!
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Princess Cut:
For the modern bride who likes everything feminine yet romantic!
Princess Cut (truly made for all the princesses) has aroused everyone’s attention with its geometrical shape and unique brilliance. With 57 facets, it sparkles in its own sweet way, and offers a modern take to the contemporary square cut, just with beveled sides. If you look closely, it resembles an upside-down pyramid, and that doubtlessly, is what makes it one-of-a-kind.
From Kate Bosworth to Jessica Beil, it’s pretty evident that celebs have been loving this flattering cut.
It’s edgy, it’s graceful- it will effortlessly ooze a romantic vibe when you set out to tie the knot of forever. The best part? It’s a pocket-friendly pick when paralleled to round moissanite, without compromising on the brilliance.
Thanks to its exciting geometrical look, you can really play up with your looks since you’re going to wear your betrothal ring all the time.
Pretty Princess Cut Moissanite Ring
Made for the edgy princesses of modern era!
Crafted to take over trends, this Princess cut Moissanite Ring is everything but ordinary (just how the fancy brides would like their ring for the big day). Featuring an artistic princess cut Moissanite, that has been sparkled up with the stone all around, it creates an aura of its own.
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Pear Shape:
Trendy in its truest form, Pear Shape Engagement Ring have surged in popularity like nothing else.
Speaking of the exact design, they feature a pointy and another round end, such that it looks somewhat similar to a teardrop. That’s the beauty of it! Some like to call it an amalgamation of marquise and oval cut.
Are you one of those brides who is into everything fancy and loves to go beyond the traditions? Opt for a Pear Engagement Ring and you’ll love every bit of it. Possessing the brilliance of round cut (thanks to its round ends), elongated design that gifts you an appearance of longer finger (similar to the oval cut), and a unique eye-catching look, Pear Engagement Rings are truly one-of-a-kind.
For the big and bling aesthetic lovers, Pear Cut Moissanite Rings with their unique ability to look larger than their carat weight, make you all set to take the center stage on your big day.
Some refer to it as another 90s trend that has been making a massive comeback. The likes of Paris Hilton, Cardi B and Sophie Turner, have lately been loving this trend.
Sparkling Pear Shape Moissanite Ring
Uniquely trendy, this Pear Cut Engagement Ring is everything-elongated, brilliant and versatile.
Not only does it offer the modern brides a fresh bling to slip on the big day but also makes an expressive statement. The Center Stone of Pear Cut Moissanite makes you turn heads while its sparkling side stones lend more definition to the design. In a nutshell, this Pear Cut Ring is everything that distinctive to-be-weds fancy.
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Vintage Cuts:
Retro is the new cool and it’s taken over the world of engagement rings just as significantly. If you’re looking for an emblem that connect with a story- something that speaks to your old-school love, you’d be laying your eyes on just the right shapes in no time:
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Asscher Cut:
You’d have to side by us on this: nothing radiates the old-world feel better than Asscher Cut. It was the most popular cut during the Art Deco Era, and has carried the charm ever since.
Asscher Cut features one of the most intricate geometric designs out there (which goes without saying considering it is from the art deco period). It is close to a square cut except that the corners are cropped, which is why we call it somewhat Octagonal.
Do you remember the scene in popular TV series- Sex and the city where Carrie Bradshaw was briefly engaged to Aidan Bra? Did you also pause for a while and notice the massive ring she was proposed with? (because us too) It was a standout and how! All thanks to it being Asscher Cut. Some consider that as one of the most significant moments for this antique cut in the world of engagement rings.
Exuding pure Vintage vibe, Asscher Engagement Rings have been having a moment from more than 100 years and you can’t help but notice. Possessing 58 step facets, they exude sparkles that are a wondrous sight to watch.
Admirable Asscher Cut Moissanite Ring
Your gateway to an old-school engagement!
Matching your old-school love with the vibe of eras bygone, this Asscher Cut Ring is truly an artistic masterpiece. Featuring Asscher Cut Moissanite exuding an antique feel with its side stones intricately amplifying the design, it’s a bling to watch out for! This Geometric Cut Moissanite ring is made for the brides who like it playful yet retro!
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Cushion Cut:
If you’re someone who keeps a tab on everything antique, you must be familiar with the old mine cut. Cushion Cut is like a close cousin to it with just as romantic old world vibe.
Cushion Cut is technically, an extended square cut except that the corners are round, replicating the shape of a pillow. The vintage aesthetic would keep you wondering if it really is a shape being incorporated in engagement rings today? Actually not! Its invention goes back to the 18th century and since antiques are making a huge comeback today, cushion cut was not to be left behind.
Emanating intense brilliance and tons of sparkles thanks to its 58 facets, Cushion Cut brings pretty much brings everything to the table. Its craze has not spared celebrities right from Kim Kardashian to Sarah Jessica Parker, who have taken every opportunity to flaunt their cushion cut sparkler.
Perfect to commemorate the old school romance, Cushion Cut Engagement Rings are meant for the to-be-weds who like to keep it equally traditional and modish.
Captivating Cushion Cut Moissanite Ring
It’s classic, it’s vintage- it basically is everything you can’t go wrong with on the big day!
Taking your retro style up a notch, this Engagement Ring sparkles like a true beauty. The radiant shine of the enormous center stone of Cushion Cut Moissanite makes it too hard to take eyes off, while the halo and side stones accentuate its grace. The crown shank on the bottom oozes a true 90’s queen like vibe.
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Emerald Cut:
The abstract geometric pattern would give away that it is another favorite from the Art Deco Era making a huge comeback, and becoming a favorite of brides who wish to go vintage yet sophisticated with their style.
Its shape is well, uncomplicated. Emerald cut is more or less, rectangular except that the corners are somewhat cropped. But still, dramatic is the word for this cut. Why? All thanks to its extraordinary Hall-of-mirrors effect that is a result of its light reflection from symmetrical step-facet positioning. As a result of that, it is yet another shape that can lend your fingers an elongated appearance (meant for the brides who love it big and blingy).
So, if you’re looking for a somewhat understated design with a hint of vintage vibe, look no further! Emerald is the cut for the big day. Experts suggest that the unique faceting boasted by antique cuts is what would make them one of the most favorite engagement ring shapes in 2023.
Elegant Emerald Cut Moissanite Ring
A blend of sophisticated and retro style-that radiates nothing but glamour!
This shape may have grown in popularity in the 14th century, but it truly is something bride-to-be have been loving today as well. Decorated with the Center Stone of an alluring Emerald Cut Moissanite and decorated with sparkling stones over a unique split shank, it is the kind of retro find that can catch everyone’s attention in a glance.
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Final Thoughts
Some engagement ring shapes are truly having a moment! We’ve seen them make their way up in the graphs of popularity, and we’ve not been able to look past ever since. Some you may find to resonate with our style better, some you might simply love for their one-of-a-kind appeal. Whatever it is that you look for in a shape, one thing is for certain-it is something that is going to dominate the appearance of your betrothal ring for a lifetime.
So, it’s always good to browse your options well, see what moissanite shapes for engagement rings have been on the trend lately and then align it with your preferences to find a perfect match. We’ll be back with some more interesting blogs that would make your ‘I do’ moments magical. Until then, happy shopping!
