As the name suggests, shape describes a diamond’s form as viewed from above. All diamond shapes have different attributes but the beauty of individual shapes is a matter of personal taste. Buying a diamond is a new experience for many people but it should not be an overwhelming experience. Understanding a diamond’s quality characteristics is straightforward and simple.
If you love the fire of the traditional round brilliant cut diamond, but want something a little different, you will fall in love with the icy fire of a princess cut diamond. The princess cut diamond was designed to get maximum brilliance from a square cut. Although princess cut diamonds are not the most traditional they are becoming more and more popular and make lovely engagement rings. They are now the second most popular cut shape for diamonds after the round brilliant cut.
The princess cut is a relatively new diamond cut having only been created in the 1960’s. The princess cut diamond is usually slightly cheaper than round brilliant cut diamonds of the same carat weight as it retains about 80% of the rough diamond, as opposed to the round brilliant which only retains about 50%. Because of the extra faceting and the effects this produces, they are naturally more brilliant and sparkly than ordinary square diamonds. Any inclusions are less visible and any slight yellowish or brownish colour is less noticeable. This helps to create more attractive diamonds at more reasonable prices.
Princess cut diamonds require a four-pronged setting and you will need to keep this in mind when making your selection. The reason for this is any sharp point on any diamond is potentially a vulnerable point and the four corner angles of a princess cut diamond are no exception. A four pronged setting will protect these points. Princess cut diamonds need to be cut with certain depths and proportions in mind in order to reflect the most light, which in turn gives off the most sparkle.
Princess cut diamonds can look spectacular alone as a solitaire, or they can be paired with other diamonds to create a truly inspiring work of art. They are a good choice for their flexibility in working in almost any style of ring. They also tend to have a slightly lower price-per-carat as the four sided pyramid shape of the princess cut diamond is similar to one half of the octahedron rough stone from which it is cut. This allows two equally sized diamonds to be cut from the same rough stone which translates to a lower price.
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