Are you considering a square engagement ring? Or are you just interested in knowing about alternatives to the traditional round brilliant diamond-set engagement ring? We think your answer is “Yes” to at least one of these questions; otherwise, you wouldn’t be on this page, correct? Knowing that couples today are looking for attractive alternatives to traditional engagement rings, and the planning and effort that goes into choosing the best cut for the centre stone on your engagement ring, we have curated a fine selection of high-quality handcrafted rings from European brands and designers. It's highly likely that you will likely find the square engagement ring you are looking for right here.

• What is a square engagement ring?
• What are the best square cuts for gemstones?
• Square diamond engagement rings

Square cut engagement rings

Square engagement rings, especially those set with square-shaped diamonds or any other precious and semi-precious gemstone, are conversation-starters, an edgy and glamorous alternative to the traditional round brilliant stones. Wear an engagement ring with a square-cut gemstone, and you can bet you will attract admiring looks from those around you. Princess engagement rings are popular square-cut solitaires.

What is a square engagement ring?

Square engagement rings are vintage styles with a contemporary take on the classic round-topped rings. While any ring with a square cut gemstone can be purchased as an engagement ring, the most favoured gemstone for engagement rings is the diamond, followed by the “Big Three” gemstones: the ruby, emerald, and sapphire. Also popular are engagement rings set with colourful square semi-precious gemstones like amethysts, citrines, coloured sapphires, garnets, peridots, and onyx.

What does the square cut signify?

Did you know that the shape you are most attracted to can be a subtle indication of your personality?
♥ The square stone shape is for the woman drawn to the excitement and a true romantic at heart!
♥ She's spontaneous, lively, fun-loving and trendy.
♥ While at the same time, traditional, dependable and excellent partner for life!
♥ Effortless elegance is the name of her game.

Best square cuts for gemstones

Square-cut gemstones have an angular beauty that appeals to the modern woman who dares to be different. The best-known square cuts are the Princess, Cushion, and Asscher. The Radiant and Emerald cuts, too, are often considered with these three square cuts, although they are rectangular rather than square in shape.

The Princess Cut, earlier known as the “profile cut”, is a more modern square cut when compared to the others. First used in the 1960s, this is the most classic square cut for gemstones. Cut on similar lines as the round brilliant, the princess stone shape is known to manifest beauty, style, and edge. The Princess-cut gem is a perfect square with four perfectly equal sides and t. This sharp-edged cut with 57 facets has a sparkle second only to the brilliant round cut, which is why it is sometimes called the “square modified brilliant”.

The Cushion Cut, originally known as the “mine-cut”, is shaped like a pillow—hence its name. It has softer, more round edges than the Princess cut. Its romantic appearance has made it a popular cut for diamonds and other gemstone-set engagement rings.

The Asscher Cut is a sparkling classic made famous in the early 1900s by the Asscher brothers of Holland. An Asscher-cut diamond or precious gemstone has sharply cut corners that give it an almost hexagonal appearance.

Square diamond engagement rings

Diamonds continue to be the top choice for engagement rings. Make your lady a happy woman with an engagement ring with a gorgeous Princess, Cushion, or Assher cut diamond set in traditional yellow gold or romantic rose gold. Or, opt for the modern favourite, white gold, which shows off white diamonds to their best advantage.

If simple and stylish is the look you seek, opt for a ring with a square-cut diamond in a classic prong setting. Want something fancier? Pick a design with small prong-set diamonds around the square cut diamond in a halo setting. You could also add shimmer to a Princess, Cushion, or Asscher-cut diamond with pavé-set diamonds on the band on either side of the square engagement ring.

At The Jewellery Room, founders Charlotte and Pernile firmly believe: “Our greatest goal is to guide you to be the best version of yourself and to help you tell your unique story through handcrafted pieces that you won't find anywhere else.”

We hope you enjoy browsing through our collection of rings and can find the best square engagement ring that will make your fiancée a delighted woman.