6 Popular Alexandrite Shapes for Engagement Rings
                     6 Popular Alexandrite Shapes 
for Engagement Rings 
 
When we look at the popularity graph of alexandrite, we find that the 
gemstone has touched new heights. . The reason is that alexandrite had 
been an underrated gemstone for a long time. It was not much exposed 
among jewelry enthusiasts. But in the last few years, people recognized 
its worth and praised it a lot because of its color-changing property. 
These days most couples love to choose something out of the box for 
their engagement. Another plus point of choosing alexandrite is that it 
changes color and both shades go perfectly well with almost all metals.  
But choosing an alexandrite stone is not enough, you should also know 
which type of alexandrite will be able to grab the attention of everyone. 
You should be aware of many other factors to make the overall 
appearance of your ring appealing.  
The most significant factor that elevates the beauty of an engagement 
ring is a gemstone cut or the shape of an alexandrite stone. This is the 
reason we decided to keep our audience equipped with knowledge about 
all the gemstone cuts and their appearance in different metals & ring 
designs. 
Let us pick the most popular gemstone shapes one by one and 
meticulously learn every aspect of them.  
 
 
1. Oval Cut 
The oval cut is most suitable for rings. The shape makes its wearer's hand 
appear slimmer. The risk of chipping off is very low if you choose an 
oval-cut gemstone because it does not have any sharp edges. Nowadays, 
ovals are cut in a brilliant style with 58 facets. 
Ovals hide inclusions much better than cushions because they have more 
sparkle. Both shades of alexandrite look sparkling and elegant in an oval 
cut. The oval cut is the most preferred cut for both men and women. So 
you can go for an oval cut without giving it a second thought.    
 
 
 
 
 
2. Marquise-Cut 
 
Marquise or navette cut has the greatest crown surface area. This makes 
the gemstone appear larger than any other cut for the same carat 
weight. Symmetry plays a significant role in a marquise-cut gemstone 
since any variation in such a slender shape becomes obvious. The points 
of the marquise must align, and the stone's shoulders should curve 
smoothly (not fall in or bulge out). The ideal ratio of length and width 
in a marquise cut stone is 2.15 and 1.75 respectively. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3. Emerald Cut 
Out of all the famous gemstone cuts, the emerald cut is the most 
popular cut among celebrities and influencers. You might have seen 
many of them flaunting an emerald-cut gemstone. Many celebrities 
such as Beyoncé, Amal Clooney, and Grace Kelly adorn their fingers 
with rings featuring emerald cut stones. The emerald cut is known for 
its hall of mirrors effect. 
It portrays this dramatic pattern by alternating lines of light and dark 
shades.  An emerald-cut stone has step cuts - straight cuts which are 
parallel to the stone's girdle. Another interesting fact about this cut 
is that you can see the heart of the gemstone. However, in the case 
of alexandrite, you require a shape that makes the gemstone appear 
less transparent so that it can showcase its color shift well. 
 
 
4. Princess Cut  
Princess cut was invented in the 1960s. It is basically the square 
version of the round brilliant cut. It was popular for decades because 
of its brilliance and modern looks. Princess cut endows the best fire 
and brilliance on a gemstone. That's because it reflects an incident 
ray through its multiple facets. 
This cut is the first choice for diamond lovers, but in the case of a 
dark-tone gemstone such as alexandrite, this cut appears like a 
simple square cut. Although fire and brilliance in princess cuts are 
relatively higher than in traditional square cuts, it is hard to spot the 
difference from a distance. 
To go for a princess-cut alexandrite stone for your engagement ring, 
you are required to choose a gemstone of a bigger size. Undoubtedly 
this shape looks mesmerizing in a halo or pave-setting engagement 
ring, but it will also stretch your budget.  
 
5. Pear Cut 
The pear cut is one of the most popular gemstone cuts. It is also 
known as the teardrop cut. A modern pear cut has 58 facets. Same as 
ovals, pear-cut gemstones make the wearer's hand appear slimmer. 
It is one of the most appealing gemstone cuts and alexandrite 
gemstones look fascinating in this cut. 
Whether you choose a side stone ring or a halo ring, pear cut will 
never disappoint you. The reason behind the popularity of pear cut in 
alexandrite engagement rings is that it perfectly showcases the color 
shift and goes perfectly well with almost all metals.  
 
 
 
  
 
6. Heart Shape 
No other gemstone cut can portray your feelings for her more than a 
heart-shaped gemstone. Most couples choose this gemstone cut for a 
proposal or an engagement ring. Whether they are choosing an 
emerald or ruby as a center stone, heart shape always rules their 
mind. 
So we can say that it is a perfect cut for a gemstone that is emerald 
by day and ruby by night. When choosing a heart shape gemstone, 
you should ensure that the two halves of the heart should be 
symmetrical. The center cleft should be deep enough to elevate the 
beauty of the heart shape.  
So we have discussed all the popular gemstone cuts for an alexandrite 
engagement ring. To make it easier for you, our experts have 
arranged these alexandrite stone cuts in descending order of 
popularity. 
 
Marquise cut 
Pear cut 
Oval cut 
Heart shape 
Emerald cut  
Princess cut  
Because everyone is unique and has different tastes, it is hard to set any 
standards. Some gemstone cuts are popular but demand a higher-carat 
weight gemstone. On the other hand, some gemstone cuts make the 
smaller gemstone appear bigger. If we talk about the pricing part, a top-
quality alexandrite stone will cost you around $33000 per carat. 
 
Choosing an alexandrite engagement ring with an appealing gemstone 
shape can surprise her and it will be a jewel she will cherish for life. So 
which gemstone shape are you picking for your engagement ring? Please 
share your thoughts with us in the comment section.