Which engagement ring should I buy?

Which size of Diamond should I choose?

This is often determined by budget. Obviously don’t look to get a huge Diamond if you &/or your partner cannot afford to buy one. Nowadays though there is the choice of natural & lab grown Diamonds. If you like a larger Diamond & your budget doesn’t allow for a natural stone a lab grown Diamond can be a great alternative. One overlooked point is the scale of a Diamond in relation to your finger size. For example a 1.00ct Diamond looks very large on a size ‘i’ finger but the same size & weight of stone will appear smaller on a size ‘T’. Do consider this because the carat weight you have in mind may not suit your hand.

Which cut or shape of Diamond should I choose?

This is mainly a matter of personal taste but if you have long elegant fingers you may want to consider a longer cut that ends in a point like a marquise or pear cut. Wider fingers suit a wider stone so you may want to consider a princess cut or one of the longer cuts set horizontally instead of the more common vertical orientation. You could even consider a Diamond engagement ring with shoulder stones or a 3 stone trilogy ring. Round & oval cut Diamonds suit most hand shapes.