What Is a Princess Diamond?
Feel Like a Princess Anywhere!
The princess cut is one of the most popular diamond shapes for women, and can be found in necklaces, bracelets, earrings and of course, rings!
When looking down on these beautiful stones, they have a square or rectangular shape. From the side, the shape represents an inverted pyramid, with the bottom of the diamond narrowing into a small point. A princess diamond ring is set with four prongs to cover each corner of the stone. The sharp corners and square shape are appealing to women who love symmetry, clean lines, and modern design. A princess diamond ring makes a powerful statement about the woman who wears it: she is strong, confident and of course, stylish!
Look Into the Perfect Cost!
When a rough diamond is cut into shapes, some of the diamond will inevitably be lost. The larger the amount that is lost, the higher the price of the diamond, since so much of the stone went into making it. Luckily, princess cut diamonds typically only waste between 10-20% of the rough stone, making it one of the most efficient shapes of all. Because it doesn’t waste much of the rough diamond, you can expect a princess diamond ring to be cheaper than other cuts such as the round brilliant, even if both are the same size, clarity and color. That’s why so many customers choose the princess cut diamond when they want the sparkle of the round brilliant, but not the huge price tag!
Clarity for the Princess Cut
Of course, a number of other factors determine the price of any diamond ring, and the princess diamond ring is no different.
In general, a princess diamond ring will disguise minor inclusions fairly well. However, be on the lookout for any inclusions around the four corners. Princess cut diamonds have four, sharply pointed corners that are prone to chipping, and even more so when there’s an inclusion in this area.
Color for the Princess Cut
Similar to the round brilliant, a princess diamond ring will also reflect the light so that it’s difficult for others to see the true color of the stone.
Because of this, customers sometimes prefer to go lower on the color scale in order to get a higher clarity or bigger carat weight. When you wear a princess diamond ring, you’ll sparkle and shine from well across the room!
Cut of Princess Cut Diamonds
When purchasing a princess diamond ring, it may be helpful to remember that you should avoid diamonds with a higher table percentage than depth percentage. The table is the uppermost surface of the diamond that runs flat across the top, parallel to the girdle. The depth, on the other hand, is the distance between the lowest and highest part of the diamond. A princess diamond ring can have more of a square or rectangular shape, and the style that you choose depends entirely on your preference. However, the more rectangular that a princess diamond ring is, the lower the price in most situations. Once you’ve determined the exact cut, clarity and color you’d like, it’s time to pick a setting that will make your diamond sparkle and shine!
Depth % Range for Princess Cut Diamonds
Ideal
75-66Excellent
76.5-64Very Good
78-62Good
84-56Table % Range for Princess Cut Diamonds
Ideal
75-66Excellent
77-64Very Good
79-62Good
82-55Length to Width for Princess Cut Diamonds (L÷W = Length to Width Ratio)
The Princess is Set!
This exquisite shape complements many settings, so almost every woman can find the princess diamond ring of her dreams. For an elegant and classic look, choose a solitaire princess diamond ring. Or, add extra shine to your center stone with princess diamonds in a modern channel setting. For edgier looks, choose a princess diamond ring with a round center stone, flanked by a princess cut diamond on each side. Using two cuts together in one diamond makes the ring truly unique and is definitely a head turner.
The sophisticated and versatile shape allows this cut to look incredible no matter what ring you choose, from a solitaire to a center diamond with two side stones. When you invest in a princess cut diamond, you can rest assured that this is not a trendy cut, but rather a classic and timeless shape that will be popular for decades to come!
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