If you are at the stage in your relationship when you want to pop the question then you want a big engagement ring to seal the deal after the big question. There are many engagement rings styles on the market the marquise, princess, and asscher and heart just to name a few. The style of ring will depend on the taste of the bride to be if she has a flamboyant personality and loves to make a big bold statement the only a big engagement ring will do. A big looking diamond needn’t coast the earth a good shaped diamond in a good setting will show case the diamond to the fullest. If you want a big diamond ring then inevitably it will cost more than a smaller petite diamond.



The solitaire diamond is a favourite among many brides to be. A big solitaire diamond can cost more than three smaller set diamonds so keep your options open and try on the varying styles to see which one suits. The size of the ring finger can determine the size of the ring for example a petite ring finger won’t suit a big diamond and a large ring finger will dwarf a petite solitaire diamond. The fun part of getting engaged is to try on all the styles of engagement ring available such as a big engagement ring. Big isn’t always better a small perfectly formed diamond in a bezel setting can look just as expensive as a larger diamond. When buying your diamond you should keep in mind the cut, colour clarity and carat of the diamond.



The colour of the diamond a good quality diamond should be colourless the clarity or the clearness of the diamond the ability of the light to flow freely around the diamond the cut is the shape of the diamond the cut will also affect the over all look of the diamond. A badly cut diamond wont sparkle. The carat is the weigh of the diamond which will affect the over all price of the diamond.



If you’re looking for a diamond that looks big and bold then the asscher or emerald diamond will do just that. These are known as step cut diamonds as the cut is stepped it has been compared to a hall of mirrors. This shape diamond however small with a bezel setting to show case the diamond adding height allowing the light to flow freely around the diamond will look stunning. The asscher family diamond cutters designed this step cut in the 1900’s as an alternative to the emerald cut.




You have to be careful with this diamond as inclusions can be visible as the diamond is cut for clarity not for brilliance. This diamond is similar to the emerald cut diamond accept it has 74 facets as opposed to the emerald cut which has 58. Diamonds are graded for clarity. For example FI means internally flawless with no imperfections this is very rare as 99% of diamonds have imperfections. VVS means very slight imperfections not visible to the trained eye and SI imperfections visible under magnification.



Famous wearers of the square cut diamond are beyonce and the late princess grace and the princess of wales. If you have chosen your perfect diamond you will need to choose the setting to display the diamond to its fullest. The price of your diamond engagement ring will vary if you choose a big diamond ring. The internet is the perfect place to browse for your engagement ring there are beautiful rings in Technicolor and in three dimensional format for you to gush over. You can choose your diamond and have it custom made to suit your own individual style and taste. Your big diamond engagement ring won’t disappoint if it is chosen with your bride to be in mind.