Diamond hunting can be oh-so tricky! Here's a few things we've learned along the way to truly make your diamond, your BEST friend.

When shopping for a diamond, there are, of course, the "4 Cs" to remember: Cut, Color, Clarity and Carat. These are important qualities when considering a diamond purchase, but at the risk of throwing off this well known equation, tack on an "S" to your 4 Cs because SHAPE is equally important. So let's go beyond the ABCs of the 4 Cs and explore the S that stands for Shape.

First up? The radiant ROUND diamond. This classic shape is most popular in the “brilliant” style. When you encounter a “brilliant round” diamond, it simply screams, “I’m a diamond!” The “facets” (meaning: the sloping sides) of the brilliant round diamond are cut in triangle and kite shapes and these facets are responsible for creating those light reflecting surfaces that make a diamond just so darn sparkly.

Cento Ring

But before you start singing “facets aint nothin’ but a number”, take a look at the out-of-this-world sparkle of a Cento diamond, made only by the incredible Italian jewelry company, Roberto Coin. A typical brilliant cut diamond is cut with 57 or 58 facets, but of course a Roberto Coin Cento diamond is no typical diamond. Named after the Italian word for 100, this cento diamond has a whopping 100 facets. That is 100 chances for the light to catch your radiant ring. That is 100 chances for strangers to compliment you – I mean, your ring. That is 100 reasons to love your ring almost as much as you love your fiancé. 

A diamond with almost twice the sparkle? Don’t believe us? Find out for yourself and visit Lance over at Couture Jeweller, the only boutique jeweler on Oahu selling Roberto Coin pieces. Lance is committed to quality and service at his boutique on Ward Avenue, and trying on each Cento diamond ring is positively intoxicating - just make sure your fiancé is there to hold you up… your knees will feel a little weak.  

Secondly, there are the oval, pear and marquise shaped diamonds. These elongated diamond shapes exude a classic, refined, and elegant aesthetic and the dainty stone looks divine as a solitaire or bordered with other gorgeous stones. This distinct diamond shape is quickly becoming popular for those looking for a uniquely charming shape, but with a timeless beauty that will keep you enchanted by your ring for ages. 

Finally, meet your square and rectangular diamond shapes. Home to the popular “princess” and emerald shapes, these are largely defined by their “step” cut facets. The sloping sides on these diamonds are larger and often run the length of the stone creating a very distinct shape when compared to a brilliant round diamond. The differences between square and rectangular diamonds are slight and subtle but nonetheless stately enough to get your ring noticed – even when you’re not waving it around on purpose to show it off. 

Mellow’s Antiques Ring

Princess and emerald cuts embody a past period in time that make these rings perfect for a vintage look. Love the simplicity of the 1950s, or the opulence of the 1920s? Express your style through your ring and we have just the ladies to help you achieve your vintage vision. The jewelry geniuses over at Mellow’s Antiques are true magicians. With their fine arts background, they are experts in integrating vintage style in even brand-new pieces. Pulling vintage inspiration from the 1920s Art Deco period, Mellow’s Antiques can design a vintage ring that will have you drooling over the flowing filigree accents and geometric lines. 

Finally, our FAVORITE thing about Mellow’s Antiques is their brilliant take on the old adage, “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue”. With the help and guidance of Mellow’s designers, you can take your grandmother’s ring (something old), your purchased solitaire diamond (something new), and your mother’s sapphire ring (something blue) and combine them to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece with sentimental meaning, history and love that will forever live on your ring finger. Now just to find something borrowed… perhaps some borrowed diamond earrings? Like we said, diamonds ARE a girl’s best friend! 

So which diamond are you drawn to? Brilliant round? Square princess? Rectangular emerald? Oblong pear? Well, please highlight your choice, send your man off to visit Couture Jewellers or Mellow’s Antiques, and Happy-Diamond-Hunting!