Choosing the style of diamond engagement rings with which to propose

75% of stones sold are round cut but some people like to be a little different and choose a pear or oval cut.An alternative to the solitaire are rings that have stones set in the shoulders as well. The shoulder stones are most usually diamonds as well but could be any gemstone that takes your fancy. When buying such pieces the jeweller will usually tell you the weight in carats of all the diamonds used rather than what they are individually.Another choice is a cluster of stones rather than a single one and these are made in various shapes and sizes. Whichever diamond engagement rings you are interested in you will need to decide on the metal used as well as the cut and layout of the stones.Probably the most popular style over the years has been the diamond solitaire which is basically a single stone set in whichever precious metal you desire. There are several different cuts to choose from though so even if you are sure that this is the design you want to go for there is still some thinking to be done.