If you want a ring that feels distinctive and personal, a traditional diamond cut might not be enough. While round and princess cuts are timeless, more couples are turning to lesser-known diamond shapes to express something uniquely their own. At Secrète Fine Jewelry, we believe your ring should speak your language, not someone else’s. That begins with the stone and ends with a setting tailored entirely to you. Whether you’re interested in moval engagement rings, kite shape engagement rings, hexagon engagement rings, or other fancy shapes, we can help you find the right diamond to tell your love story.
The rise of fancy shapes like the moval, kite, lozenge, rose cut, and hexagon reflects a growing desire for custom made jewelry that’s intimate, expressive, and entirely personal. These diamonds offer not just rare beauty but new ways to tell your story.
The Moval: A Graceful Hybrid That Stands Apart
The moval engagement ring is one of the most elegant and uncommon styles available today. Combining the soft curves of an oval with the pointed tips of a marquise, the moval creates a perfectly balanced almond shape.
This hybrid silhouette flatters the finger, elongates the hand, and feels romantic without being overly ornate. Most moval diamonds are custom cut or sourced from vintage pieces, making them ideal for clients seeking something rare. When set in a slender solitaire or an east-west orientation, the shape becomes even more striking.
Because movals are so distinctive, they shine best in custom made jewelry. A bezel setting offers a clean, modern frame. A soft halo creates a vintage feel. Either way, the stone does the talking.
Fancy Shapes and the Freedom to Choose
Shape is personal. It speaks to taste, temperament, and style. The Rapaport Magazine explains it best:
“When it comes to fancy shapes, preferences are often personal. Young women imagine the shape of their future engagement rings. They know what they want. The only thing missing is the fiancé.
Fancy-shaped diamonds are fun and offer new ways to look at diamonds. They stimulate demand through personalization and encourage creativity among jewelry designers. Most of all, they encourage imagination, from the cutter to the consumer. They think, ‘What does this diamond say to me?’”
At Secrète, we ask the same question. Each shape brings its own character, and each client brings their own story. Our job is to bring those together through intentional design.
Lozenge Cut: Structured, Sleek, and Understated
The lozenge cut is quietly sophisticated. Its diamond-like outline—sharp corners and symmetrical sides—gives it a minimalist, architectural presence. Often step-cut for clarity and structure, this shape is ideal for sleek solitaire settings or modern east-west bands. Some lozenge cut diamonds have two of the points squared off, and they’re referred to as “modified lozenge cuts.” Most lozenge cuts have stepped facets, but some are brilliant cut.
Its flat surface reflects light in wide planes rather than sparkle, offering an elegant glow. In three-stone layouts, it pairs beautifully with tapered baguettes or kite-shaped accents. Whether used as a central stone or repeating element in a diamond band ring, the lozenge is graphic and timeless.
Kite Cut: Bold Geometry with a Creative Edge
Kite shaped diamonds are perfect for bold design. With sharp lines and an elongated silhouette, they create sculptural geometry with a refined edge. This shape does not appear in typical commercial showcases, and that rarity gives it immediate presence. Historically, they were used horizontally as side stone to frame a center stone. We love this layout for kite shape diamonds, but they also deserve attention on their own.
At Secrète Fine Jewelry, we use kite shaped diamonds to build rings that highlight movement and intention. The angular form draws the eye upward and creates strong visual contrast in three stone rings or mixed shape layouts. The shape feels modern, elegant, and confident. A similar shape to the kite is the elongated shield; it’s like a kite shape with the lower point angled off. This long, sleek proportions of these shapes are as elegant as they are unusual.
Because kite diamonds are rarely cut for the mass market, they are perfect for custom made jewelry. We work with specialized diamond cutters who can source or shape kite diamonds to your exact specifications. This allows us to tailor proportions, refine symmetry, and match the stone to your desired setting style.
The result is a ring with a distinct identity that reflects your personal vision with precision and clarity.
Rose Cut: Vintage Charm with a Soft Glow
The rose cut is perfect for those who love antique styles and subtle sparkle. With its flat base and domed top covered in triangular facets, the rose cut reflects light softly and elegantly. It’s an old-world diamond cut that brings warmth and romance.
The Gemological Institute of America explains, “The rose cut is a lovely vintage diamond shape that dates back to the 16th century. Unlike modern brilliant cuts, rose cuts have a flat bottom and a domed top covered in triangular facets—usually 12 or 24—arranged to resemble the petals of a rosebud. This unique faceting gives rose-cut diamonds a soft, subtle sparkle and antique beauty.”
We love rose cuts in low-profile settings that sit comfortably on the finger. They’re often set into antique-inspired bands or paired with milgrain details. They also look beautiful in custom eternity bands or as accent stones in multi-stone rings.
Hexagon Cut: Balance, Brilliance, and Edge
Hexagon-shaped diamonds are both modern and symmetrical, offering strong geometry with elegant lines. They can be symmetrical or elongated. With six sides, they feel structured yet artistic. The symmetrical hexagon shape offers excellent finger coverage and pairs well with both step-cut and brilliant-cut faceting, while the elongated hexagons feel like the artistic cousins of emerald cuts and radiant cuts.
At Secrète Fine Jewelry, we often frame hexagons in bezel settings to emphasize their sharp lines and protect the edges. For clients who want visual contrast, we design three stone rings with tapered baguettes, pear shaped side stones, or even opposing kite cuts. Each combination draws the eye and enhances the structure of the central hexagon.
Hexagons can also be used in diamond eternity band rings, where the repeating pattern creates a powerful visual rhythm. They’re especially appealing for clients who want a shape that feels intentional, bold, and a little unexpected.
Choosing the Right Setting
Unique shapes deserve thoughtful settings. A round diamond may work in almost any design, but fancy cuts rely on balance and proportion. At Secrète, we design every setting around the stone. We consider the angles, the orientation, the hand it’s going on, and the personality behind it.
While we customize every piece, some styles consistently complement unusual cuts:
- East-west solitaires for elongation and simplicity
- Bezel settings for security and graphic appeal
- Cluster layouts for creative contrast
- Three-stone rings with mixed shapes
- Floating diamond band rings with geometric repetition
Each of these options enhances the stone’s individuality. They also give you the opportunity to express your style in a way that feels cohesive and complete.
Final Thoughts
There’s no rule that says your engagement ring must follow tradition. Choosing a moval engagement ring, a rose-cut solitaire, or a hexagon diamond band is about finding what feels right to you.
At Secrète Fine Jewelry, we create custom made jewelry that begins with your vision and becomes a future heirloom. We source unique stones, sketch settings around their form, and bring each design to life with precision and care.
Explore our bridal page to learn more about our custom design process. When you’re ready, we’ll help you create something extraordinary—stone by stone, shape by shape, just for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get lab grown moval engagement rings, or only natural diamond moval engagement rings?
Yes, Secrète Fine Jewelry offers both lab grown moval engagement rings and natural diamond moval engagement rings. While most chain jewelry stores are limited to what’s commercially available, we work with specialized artisans. We have created custom cut lab grown hexagon diamonds, elongated old mine cut lab grown diamonds, and movals in both natural and lab grown diamonds. Each stone is selected and shaped specifically for your design.
Can I get fancy shapes in other gemstones? If I want a hexagon sapphire, for example, is that possible?
Yes, Secrète Fine Jewelry can source or custom cut fancy shapes in nearly any gemstone. If you want a hexagon sapphire or a kite-shaped tourmaline, we can make it happen. We work with a trusted gem cutter who can shape almost any gem to your specifications. We also collaborate with award-winning lapidary artists who specialize in unique facet patterns and custom gemstone designs.
Can you design custom made jewelry settings for unusual diamond shapes?
Yes, we design every piece of custom made jewelry around the exact shape and dimensions of your stone. Fancy shapes require precision, balance, and intention. Our process begins with the center stone and ends with a setting that enhances its proportions, reflects your style, and lasts for generations.
Can I combine multiple fancy shapes in one diamond band ring or engagement ring?
Yes, combining multiple fancy shapes is a beautiful way to create a unique diamond band ring or engagement ring. We often design custom rings that pair moval diamonds with kite, lozenge, or trillion accents. These combinations bring depth, contrast, and visual movement to your piece, making it truly one of a kind.
