Heart Diamond Engagement Ring

Heart Diamond Engagement Ring

For the very romantic, a heart shaped diamond engagement ring many be the most favored choice. While a heart diamond engagement ring is not the most popular choice in engagement rings it certainly would seem appropriate to the occasion, and definitely will be a unique choice.

The heart shape is similar to the pear shaped diamond, but it has a cleft in the wider rounded end that forms the lobes in the heart. Being a complex shape requires skilled cutting to enable brilliance of the stone.

Good shaping is required to give a pleasing heart shaped outline and make it stand out in the setting. the wider portion of the diamond containing the lobes should be well rounded as opposed to pointed to give clear definition. It goes without saying, that the narrower end should be pointed to complete and define the overall outline of the stone.

A Special Setting for Heart shaped Diamonds

Heart shaped diamonds require special setting to assure a secure mounting. A five pronged setting with two prongs around the lobes in the heart, two on the opposite sides, and a v-shaped prong protecting the most delicate part of the diamond, the point.

A heart shaped diamond engagement ring can be chosen as a solitaire with one stone only featured in the setting, or it can be chosen with side stones to compliment the main heart shaped stone.

It is a wise move when purchasing a diamond to get a certificate even though it might cost you a little more. Getting a certificate from an independent agency such as (GIA) Gemological Institute of America will assure that you are getting value for your money, and also make insuring your diamond and identifying it if that ever becomes necessary, much easier.

It is also a good idea to have the setting on your heart shaped engagement ring checked by a reputable jeweler at least once a year to be sure the setting remains intact.