"When you think of a traditional solitaire engagement ring, elongated diamond shapes such as emerald or oval cuts will be set 'north-south' or vertically," explains the jeweller Rachel Boston. "An ...

elongated diamond shapes such as emerald or oval cuts will be set north-south, or vertically,” London jeweller Rachel Boston explains. “An east-west engagement ring features a stone that has been set ...

“East-west engagement rings are great ... from side to side on your finger. You will want to opt for an elongated shape like a marquise, oval, elongated cushion, or emerald cut so the east ...