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Some women have a clear, specific conception of their ideal Engagement Ring years before they are prepared for an actual Engagement.  Others find themselves in happy, committed relationships before their significant others stump them with the question, “What gemstone cut do you like the best?”  For ladies in the second category (or for the significant others ready to Pop the Question), the Lord Thompson Manor has compiled a list of the nine major shapes gemstones usually come in.

Round: a perfect circle, symmetrical on infinite axes.

Oval: similar to round cut, but oblong; symmetrical on the vertical and horizontal axes.

Marquise: similar to oval cut, but with the smaller ends pointed; symmetrical on the vertical and horizontal axes.

Pear: a cross between oval and marquise cuts, with one end pointed and the other rounded; symmetrical on the vertical axis.

Heart: shaped like the symbol for love; symmetrical on the vertical axis.

Trilliant: shaped like an equilateral triangle, with three equal sides and points; symmetrical on the vertical and diagonal axes.

Princess: in the shape of a square; symmetrical on the vertical, horizontal and diagonal axes.

Radiant: similar to princess cut, but with rounded corners; symmetrical on the vertical, horizontal and diagonal axes.

Emerald: similar to radiant cut, but oblong (like a rectangle with rounded corners); symmetrical on the vertical and horizontal axes.

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Every Bride is unique, and no two Bridal Ensembles are exactly alike.  With all the decisions a Bride has to make about what dress, shoes and jewelry she will wear, it can get difficult to find the veil that perfectly balances her Wedding look.  While the Lord Thompson Manor fully supports the Brides who choose to wear no veil at all, we also happily advise the Brides who do want a veil to take the various elements of veils into account when they look for the right one.

Bridal veils come in various lengths, from the Flyaway just above the shoulder to the Cathedral, five feet beyond the end of the Wedding Dress train.  When choosing a veil, a Bride should ask herself which length would best compliment the style of her dress, and how much maintenance she is willing to put in to handling this accessory.

Veils do not necessarily require stylized edges, but edging can be a nice embellishment.  The possible edges of veils include ribbon, lace, embroidery and beading.  A Bride could choose an edged veil for its clear definition and subtle decoration.

Other veil trimmings can jazz up a simple dress or echo the embellishments of a more complex gown.  Scattered crystals, pearls or lace appliqués are a few examples of popular lace embellishments.  The Lord Thompson Manor simply recommends that a Bride keeps her eye on the big picture and remembers balance when she chooses a highly decorated veil.

Finally, some veiled brides choose to have a blusher, and others don’t care for the practice.  A modern blusher comes from the Bridal veil’s long tradition of hiding the Bride’s face.  Either the Father of the Bride flips the blusher over her head when he gives her away, or the Groom does so to kiss her.  A Bride can choose a blusher for traditional or aesthetic reasons; as long as she likes it, it is an important part of her ensemble.

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