Hexagon Cut Stones: The Six-Sided Engagement Ring

Part of our stone cuts series — see Kite Cut Stones.

Engagement Rings · Stone Cuts

Hexagon cuts have six straight sides — regular or elongated. They're one of the most distinctive modern shapes, with a geometric outline that's instantly recognisable.

Written by the Mapple Gems workshop, Surat · Updated 30 September 2026

Short answer

A hexagon cut stone has six sides, either regular (all sides equal) or elongated (longer top and bottom). It's usually step cut or a hybrid, giving broad flashes rather than scattered sparkle, and it creates a bold geometric look. Six corners mean six points to protect, so six prongs — one at each corner — or a bezel suit it best.

For people who want an engagement ring that nobody else has, hexagons are a strong choice. They're rare enough to feel special but clean enough to feel timeless.

Regular vs elongated hexagon

	Regular hexagon	Elongated hexagon
Shape	Six equal sides	Longer top and bottom sides
Look	Honeycomb, graphic	Elegant, finger-lengthening
Setting	Six prongs or bezel	Six prongs or bezel

From the bench in Surat

The rule for setting a hexagon is one prong per corner. A four-prong head, which works for a square or rectangle, leaves two of a hexagon's six corners unprotected — and a corner is where a stone chips. Six prongs, or a bezel that follows all six sides, keep every corner safe. Hexagons are also cut with step facets more often than not, so the stone shows its interior more openly; a clean, colourless stone makes the most of the shape. With moissanite, step facets calm the rainbow fire into clean flashes, which suits the geometric look.

Who suits a hexagon

Anyone wanting a distinctive, modern ring. Elongated hexagons suit those who like emerald cuts but want something rarer. See kite cut stones, geometric jewelry and emerald cut engagement rings.