Round diamond rings are certainly one of the best engagement ring options available to brides today. The classic cut of rough diamond wedding rings perfectly matches with different diamond ring designs and styles. However, if you are looking for a unique or less popular type of diamond ring, then you may want to consider not buying a round diamond wedding ring as they are very common these days. Oval cut diamond rings are a good alternative to round diamond rings. The oval diamond cut, which was initially designed in the 1960’s, is the perfect choice for brides who are looking for a unique ring with greater sparkle and fire. Oval cut diamond rings also gives the illusion of longer fingers, which makes them ideal for women with small fingers. Another viable option available to customers who are looking for round diamond ring alternatives is pear shaped diamond rings. Pear cut, which is a combination of marquise and oval diamond cut, has the ability to put more emphasis on the center stone of a diamond ring. However, the major downfall of pear cut diamond rings is that some of them have a bow-tie effect. So, you will need to carefully check whether there are any issues in your diamond ring when buying one.