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The Prettiest Round-Cut Diamond Engagement Rings

The Prettiest Round-Cut Diamond Engagement Rings

By Elizabeth Swanson

July 27, 2011

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Round-cut diamond engagements are popular for a reason—they're beautiful and timeless. Here, a selection of our favorites.

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If you want your engagement ring to be totally timeless, a round-cut diamond is probably the look for you. Whether you want yours set in a halo setting, as solitaire, or on a glittering pavé band, know that there's no wrong way to wear a round engagement ring. Round-cut engagement rings are the most popular to date, cornering nearly 75% of the diamond market. But just because it's the most popular doesn't mean that it's not unique.

Take a cue from celebrities like Olivia Wilde, Natalie Portman, and Lauren Conrad, all of whom radiate elegance in their everyday style, and all of whom also happen to wear gorgeous round-cut engagement rings, each with their own personal twist: Copy Olivia's style and add an element of color; take inspiration from Natalie, whose round stone is set in a twirling halo and pavé band; make like Lauren and go with a simple solitaire, set on a romantic rose gold band.

The beauty of round diamonds is that they are virtually brilliant-cut, and generally superior to fancy diamond shapes at the right reflection of light, making the most of their potential brightness. Basically, because the diamond is curved all the way around, you'll get the maximum light when looking at the ring from any angle. That's what makes them so sparkly an enticing. Plus, they pair nicely with any type of wedding band, which means you can go classic with your engagement ring and get a little more playful with your wedding jewerly. Who doesn't want options?

Sold on a round-cut diamond engagement ring? We'll help you sort through the many options available to you. Here, a selection of our favorite round-cut engagement rings.

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Tiffany & Co.

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Tiffany & Co. "The Tiffany Setting" Engagement Ring, from $12,900, tiffany.com

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De Beers

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De Beers "My First De Beers Aura" Solitaire Ring, $2,500, debeers.com

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Wwake

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Wwake Organic Crossover Diamond Ring, $3,645, wwake.com

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Harry Winston

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Harry Winston Solitaire, Round Brilliant Engagement Ring, from $7,900, harrywinston.com

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Eva Fehren

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Eva Fehren "The Rose Gold Infinity" Ring, price upon request, evafehren.com

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Forevermark

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Forevermark 18-Karat White Gold Beaded Diamond Ring, $1,500, neimanmarcus.com

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Megan Thorne

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Megan Thorne Solitaire "Imperial" Diamond Ring, $13,850, ylang23.com

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Blue Nile

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Blue Nile Classic Six-Prong Solitaire Engagement Ring, $580 (setting only), bluenile.com

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Kataoka

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Kataoka "Heart & Cupid" Ring Supreme, $5,680, kataoka-jewelry.com

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Melissa Joy Manning

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Melissa Joy Manning 14-karat Gold Diamond Ring, $375, net-a-porter.com