Shanina Shaik's Hexagon Engagement Ring—and the Symbolism Behind Hex-Shaped Diamonds

When Victoria's Secret model Shanina Shaik said yes to a proposal from DJ Ruckus last month, he presented her with two super-unique Lorraine Schwartz engagement rings to choose from. One three-diamond ring that looked like this:

A photo posted by Lorraine Schwartz (@lorraineschwartz) on Jan 3, 2016 at 7:22pm PST

And a hexagon-shaped diamond, which she chose.

Here she is post-proposal:

A photo posted by DJ Ruckus (@djruckusofficial) on Jan 4, 2016 at 9:59am PST

And here are Shanina and her ring on the red carpet.

Let’s go in for a better look:

That would have been our pick too. Not only is it more low-key, it’s also lucky.

London-based jewelry designer Noor Fares, you might recall, has a very similar engagement ring. As she explained: “It is believed that Hexagons represent union and balance #nofilter #SacredGeometry #numerology”

A photo posted by Noor Fares (@noorfares) on Mar 22, 2015 at 10:10am PDT

So perfect for an engagement ring, right? Union and balance are two of the most important elements you want in a marriage.

Finding a hexagonal diamond of your own might prove tricky. (We found zero after a quick search.) But round diamonds in hex-shaped halos are easier to come by, and also pretty unique:

Ritani Vintage Hexagonal Halo Vaulted Diamond Semi-Mount from Reeds, $2,820 (setting only).

Want more engagement rings? All you had to do was ask: