How to Get a Bigger Diamond: Pick a Low-Profile Engagement Ring, Like Sofia Vergara’s

The most recent photos of Sofia Vergara’s engagement ring have shown us something interesting. Can you spot what makes her engagement ring unusual?

See how the center stone lies flat (or almost flat) against her finger? That setting wouldn’t accommodate a typically cut diamond. Most diamonds are cut like this:

Image via Blue Nile Diamond Education.

Because shallow stones aren’t as brilliant—because of the way the light hits them—they’re considered less valuable, so they cost less. So if you value size over sparkle, choosing a ring with a shallow diamond (or a rose-cut diamond) will get you more, size-wise, for your money.

Would you want a ring with shallow center stone, so the stone would look bigger? Or do you want a better cut for more sparkle?