Cushion cut diamond engagement ring - For the new Amorique diamond, Birks creative directory Holly Brubach mined the past

Tuesday, November 1 2005 at 17:37

There are some women who can recite the details of a diamond's four characteristics -- cut, colour, clarity and carat -- like an overzealous eighth grader at a science fair. And then there are women who look at diamonds and simply see something that sparkles.

Before last week, when I was invited to preview the new Amorique diamond ring from Henry Birks & Sons, I would have counted myself in the latter category. Now, when the time comes for me to acquire some bridal bling, I have the Amorique to thank for enlightening me.

Read more about the new Amorique cushion cut diamond engagement ring from Henry Birks & Sons at http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/ArticleNews/TPStory/LAC/20051015/DIAMOND15/TPEntertainment/Style.