WHICH SHAPE IS RIGHT FOR YOUR HAND?

February 1, 2023

Summary

There is a perfect, ideal diamond engagement ring for you! Let Hannah Florman, private jeweler in Boston, help you discover the various diamond stone shapes to find the right cut that accentuates your hand.

I HAVE SHORT FINGERS

  • Oval, pear or marquise diamonds help lengthen the appearance of your finger.
  • Rectangular emerald-shaped diamonds can lengthen short fingers, as long they aren’t so big they overwhelm.
  • Go with a slender, narrow-width bands to the illusion of length.

I HAVE WIDE FINGERS

  • Generally diamond stones make wide fingers look even wider. If you pick an oval, marquise, or emerald, look for a diamond that is “chubbier” versus “skinny”
  • Square-cushions and round diamond in a larger setting flatter wider fingers.
  • Choose a medium to thick band,
  • Angular shapes and asymmetrical designs both minimize the width of the finger.

I HAVE SKINNY FINGERS

  • Slender hands shouldn’t be overwhelmed by a huge diamond. Pick a size that is proportional to your hand.
  • Oval, marquise and pear cut diamonds tend to make the fingers look skinnier and longer. Avoid these shapes if you don’t want the illusion of longer and skinnier fingers.
  • Round, rectangle cushion, princess and emerald cuts all look flattering on a skinny band.
  • Stick with a thinner band
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