Has someone special asked you to get sized for a ring? Has he been asking for the link to your Pinterest board? Are you dreaming of being blown away by the perfect proposal – with the perfect ring? Or maybe you’re looking to create a beautiful custom diamond piece.

All of these scenarios point back to deciding on one central feature: the shape of the diamond.

Let’s be clear: a diamond’s shape is often confused with one of the 4C’s – Cut – which refers to the diamond’s symmetry, proportions, and polish. These aspects directly correlate to sparkle and luminescence. However, the shape is exactly what it sounds like: the literal shape of the stone. Round brilliant, princess, oval, pear, marquise, asscher, emerald, heart, radiant – which one is right for you?

To aid your decision, let’s dive into the beauty and meaning behind each shape of diamond:
 

ROUND

Classic, elegant
Like a circle that has no end, the round brilliant symbolizes a love that is eternal.

PRINCESS

Bold, a leader
A modern look with a larger-than-life sparkle that embodies the spark in your romance.

PEAR

Down-to-earth, strong
A combination of the round and marquise shapes, the pear symbolizes an “always forward, never back” sentiment for an ever-growing love.

EMERALD

Confident, independent
A shape that reveals the innermost characteristics of the diamond, the emerald shape alludes to gazing into the depths of your lover’s eyes forever.

OVAL

Creative, individualist
An elongated version of the classic round brilliant, this shape demonstrates everlasting love with a hint of creative flair.

HEART

Dreamy, romantic
For the kind of love that’s head-over-heels, there’s just something sentimental about giving her a heart shaped diamond.

MARQUISE

Regal, unique
Created by King Louis XV, this shape shows she’s the queen of your heart.

RADIANT

Trendy, life of the party
A combination of the emerald and round brilliant, this diamond shape flaunts the best of both worlds. For a girl who has everything, this is her diamond.

ASSCHER

Sophisticated, charming
Similar to the emerald cut, this diamond’s vintage appeal is for someone who knows what she wants in life — and is sure of her love, too!

At Colonial Jewelers, you’ll have the opportunity to work one-on-one with us to select your perfect diamond.Because each diamond is one-of-a-kind, you’ll want to see it in person to ensure its proportions and brilliance are exactly what you’ve always dreamed of. Only 1 out of 100 diamonds makes the cut to be presented in our showroom! If you don’t see a diamond that catches your eye, the owners are graduate GIA gemologists, and are able to source exactly what you’re looking for.

Once you’ve selected your diamond, you’ll choose from our extensive selection of settings. Whether you have something specific in mind, or have absolutely no idea which would best accent your diamond, our sales associates will recommend styles just for you. We also have an in-house custom department that is capable of bringing any vision to life! Finally, our in-house master goldsmith expertly sets the diamond into the piece that you’ve always dreamed of. And every genuine diamond engagement ring is backed with a lifetime warranty at no cost to you.

Why shop Colonial? Expert staff, quality craftsmanship, the assuredness of working with a family-owned business in Frederick for 75 years, and so much more! Let us show you the Colonial Experience.