From Taylor Swift to Elsa Hosk, Every Type of Engagement Ring Cut Celebrities Prefer

When I first started looking at engagement rings, I had no idea there were so many types of engagement ring cuts. From the classic round to the elegant emerald and the dreamy pear shape, each diamond engagement ring cut has its own story, sparkle, and personality. Honestly? It can get overwhelming trying to figure out which one’s “the one.”

While I ended up picking out my diamond cut after months of deliberation (a pear!), I've become the go-to friend for anyone's who's in the market for an engagement ring. Now, I'm breaking down all of the best types of engagement ring cuts (and, most importantly, pros and cons of each!) in plain, honest terms. Whether you love the idea of something timeless or want a shape that feels bold and modern, this list will help you narrow it down and find a ring that feels so you.

Where to Buy an Engagement Ring

Whether it's direct-to-consumer retailers or Insta-famous jewelers to celebrities, there's tons of places out there for you to find your perfect engagement ring. A few of my favorites include New York City-based Steph Mazuera for a custom, bespoke experience, Aaryrah if you're looking for funky, unique colors and engagement ring cut shapes, and Grown Brilliance for classic, timeless, easy-to-buy forever Lab diamond engagement rings.

Emerald Diamond Ring Cut

Rectangular in shape and step-cut in facets, Emerald cut diamonds are one of the more classic and popular engagement ring cut styles at the moment Long parallel facets create a hall of mirrors effect that, although might not sparkle as bright as other diamonds, offer a timeless, unique look that suits any bride looking for something a bit more understated. According to New York-based jeweler Steph Mazuera, emerald cuts feel a bit more architectural and low-key.

What to look for: "When selecting an emerald cut diamond, you want to pay close attention to exactly how the stone was cut, even if a stone appears to be graded well on color and clarity," explains Mazuera. "The beauty of the stone can be impacted by imprecise cutting and therefore poor light performance. With emerald cuts especially, you want to see the stone in person, and not shop based on a certificate alone."

Pros: Distinctive, ultra luxurious reputation, elongating and flattering on the hand

Cons: Emeralds can show inclusions more than other cuts, they can appear darker than other cuts, and can appear smaller when compared to other elongated shapes of the same carat weight.

Moval Diamond Ring Cut

Moval cut diamonds are a cross between the more classic cuts, oval and marquise. A Moval combines the ultra-elongated shape of a marquise and the soft rounded ends of an oval cut. Most movals sit between a 1.7 and a 2.2 ratio, the larger the number the longer and thinner the diamond will appear.

What to look for: As movals are quite rare, Mazuera often custom cuts stones to her exact client's specifications. "We select the perfect piece of rough diamond and use advanced software to plan every facet, ensuring the stone stays elongated while avoiding dead space or a bow-tie effect," she explains. If you're opting for a larger, "spreadier" moval-cut engagement ring, look for a stone with a ratio above a 1:7.

Pros: Elongating, flattering, lots of sparkle, often appear larger than their carat weight.

Cons: Harder to find, may need to be custom cut, can be more costly than traditional oval or marquise cuts. If the ratio is too large, movals can tend to lose a bit of their brilliance due to their over-elongated shape.

Brilliant Diamond Ring Cut

If you've ever seen a diamond engagement ring in a movie, chances are, it's probably a classic round brilliant-cut diamond ring. "The brilliant cut will always hold a special place in my heart—it’s timeless, dazzling, and represents everything we love about diamonds," explains Akshie Jhaveri, Founder of Grown Brilliance. "We often say the brilliant cut embodies the essence of sparkle. With 57 or 58 precisely angled facets, it’s designed to reflect light in a way that feels alive—brilliance in every angle."

What to look for: When choosing a brilliant cut, Jhaveri advises people to focus on the cut quality itself, looking for something with a higher grade (such as ideal or excellent), as they'll give off that traditional engagement ring sparkle a bit more.

Pros: Maximizes sparkle and feels timeless, despite the decade.

Cons: May feel a bit too traditional for some couples who are looking for more personality in their engagement rings.

Pear Diamond Ring Cut

Are pears the new ovals? The internet seems to think so—over the last few months, it feels like every It-girl is flashing a chunky pear engagement ring cut on her Instagram story. The choice makes sense—Megan Kothari, jewerler and founder of Aaryah, explains. "Pears have an elegant, elongating effect on the hand. They’re a unique combination of a round bottom and a pointed tip," Kothari explained. "Their different ratios give them each a distinct personality. You can go for a classic teardrop shape, or for something fuller/narrower depending on how much finger coverage you want."

What to look for: When buying a pear-cut ring, look for a well-balanced shape, minimal bow-tie and even color spread. If you're in the market for a "spready" pear, look for something that's a bit more elongated with a ratio above a 1:6. Due to the bow-tie effect that can make the center of a pear-cut diamond appear darker, it's best to view these stones in person.

Pros: Elongate the finger and can appear larger than their carat weight

Cons: Pear cut diamonds often suffer from a "bowtie" effect that can darken the stone.

Cushion and Old Mind Diamond Ring Cuts

Cushions, typically marked by their romantic shape and soft, rounded pillowy edges, come in all proportions, sizes and styles. Notably, there's been a resurgance in old mine cushion cut rings (thanks to none other than Taylor Swift, who got engaged in the style in summer 2025.) "While modern cushion cuts feature a crushed ice brilliant sparkle, antique cushions (often called old mine cuts) have fewer, larger facets, giving them a softer, glowy look," explained Mazuera.

What to look for: When searching for an antique cushion or old mine cut, Mazuera says it's best to acknowledge the stones imperfections. "Many of these stones were cut hundreds of years ago without the use of modern tools or artificial light," she said. "Be open to lower color grades and some inclusions. It's all part of the old world charm!"

Pros: Ultra-romantic, each stone is one of a kind, soft low-key glow.

Cons: less availability in the market due to capped supply and ultra high demand (thanks ,Taylor!)

Oval Diamond Ring Cut

Whether it's Hailey Bieber's iconic oval-cut diamond ring or your best friends, there's no denying the popularity of this engagement ring cut. "Their brilliant cuts and ability to look larger than their carat weights make them a great pick for someone looking for a glamorous aesthetic," explains Kothari.. "The elongated shape also elegantly lengthens the finger, rounded edges reduce chipping, and a subtle bow-tie effect adds character without compromising sparkle, making them both striking and versatile."

What to look for: "When buying an oval-cut diamond, look for even symmetry, a minimal bow-tie effect, and excellent brilliance across the entire face." Kothari adds. "Choose a length-to-width ratio that suits your style (typically 1.3–1.5), and aim for an eye clean diamond with balanced color to ensure the diamond looks bright and lively."

Pros: Ovals have a soft, romantic feel and pair beautifully with almost any setting style- they too appear larger than their carat weight, elongate the finger and feel timeless.

Cons: Fancy shapes, like oval engagement ring cuts, can highlight color more easily, so if you're looking for a bright, white diamond, it may cost you a bit more. Similar to pears, oval cut diamonds also prone to visible bowties.

Radiant Diamond Ring Cut

If you love the shape of an emerald cut while you love the sparkle of a round brilliant stone, meet your new favorite diamond cut. The radiant cut is a beautiful blend of sparkle and sophistication for people who want the best of both worlds.

What to look for: When choosing a radiant cut, pay attention to the depth and proportions, since that affects how the light dances inside the stone, according to Jhaveri. When shopping, prioritize color and cut to maximize the white, bright sparkling effect you'd typically get in a radiant cut.

Pros: Often considered one of the most flattering and elongating cuts out of the square-cut diamond family.

Cons: Finding the exact length and width ratio may be a bit tricky depending on what you're looking for, as every diamond has slightly different faceting due to size.

Asscher Diamond Ring Cut

Similar to emerald cut diamonds, asscher cut diamonds are step-cuts. They feature long, parallel facets that are symmetrical and illuminating. Often set on simple solitare settings or in fresh-feeling art-deco designs of the 1920s and 1930s, asscher cut diamonds are slowly gaining speed again.

What to look for: Similar to emeralds, color grade and clarity are non-negotiables, since the way light refracts in an asscher cut makes imperfections much easier to spot. Make sure your stone is eye-clean (above a VS2.)

Pros: Very sophisticated and set to be massively trending over the next few years.

Cons: Must be very well cut as to not fall flat, can show inclusions more than radiant cuts, and quite bottom-heavy, leading stones to appear much smaller than their actual carat weight

Marquise Diamond Ring Cut

If you want to twin with Selena Gomez, this is your sign. The modern marquise cut is known for its striking, elongated silhouette with pointed ends, giving it a regal, vintage feel that celebrities have been loving lately. "Because of its length and that this cut maximizes carat weight, it offers incredible finger coverage and creates the illusion of a larger stone per carat weight," notes Kothati. "Its shape also gives a beautiful elongating effect on the hand, like a pear but with a more symmetrical outline."

What to look for: Symmetry is key. Look for aligned points and evenly curved sides to get the slimming, elongating effect that marquis-cut diamonds are known for.

Pros: Incredibly "spready," meaning marquis cut diamonds appear much larger than their carat weight on average.

Cons: Marquises bit more delicate at the tips, so a setting with protective prongs is a must and a strong bowtie can appear if they are poorly cut.