How to mix diamond cuts

There are a lot of details to consider when purchasing a diamond engagement ring. One of those things is the cut of the diamond. Of course, if you are leaning toward a three-stone ring, you could always choose to mix. The way you pair the diamond cut all comes down to the final look you want. Here are some hints and ideas for your diamond engagement ring:

Symmetry

Make symmetry your mantra when designing or choosing a three-stone ring with multiple diamond cuts. The center stone will be flanked by two other gems - these two diamonds should be of the same cut. If you were to fold the ring in half, it should be the same on both sides. For example, a round-cut center stone can be paired with two pear-shaped gems. The pointed end of diamonds should face the same way. Need a visual? A great example is the Pear Sidestones with Shoulders engagement ring by the Brian Gavin team. The overall movement of the piece is such that the ends are smaller and the middle swells.

Similar shape

A simple way to elegantly combine two diamond cuts is to keep the same shape. For example, an emerald-cut center shone would look natural between two baguette diamonds. The Brian Gavin team did this in the Emerald and Baguette three-stone diamond engagement ring. By keeping the same overall shape - a rectangle in this case - you are visually tying the stones together.

Oval, round, marquis and pear-shaped cuts all work together as well, as they are from the circle family. You can incorporate these into an engagement ring or wedding band. If you are planning on making a custom engagement ring, sketch out the band and then play around with drawing in different diamond cuts. This will let you get an idea of how the shapes look together.

Halo

Halo rings feature a center stone that is surrounded by multiple smaller stones. The size of the accent diamonds is usually very small, making a round cut ideal. However, the center stone can be just about any cut you want. Choose cushion for a fashion-forward look or the princess cut for the timeless beauty. A halo setting is the perfect way to seamlessly blend diamond cuts. Many of the Brian Gavin team's halo setting designs allow you to choose the center stone and cut. However, you can also opt for a custom engagement ring to add further customization.