Princess Cut Diamonds - The Perfect Fit For Your Engagement Ring

Princess cut is relatively new shape and it is considered an excellent choice for wedding or engagement rings. The shape of diamond includes numerous sparkling facets increasing its brilliance and reflection levels to many folds. Comparatively clean lines are used to shape this diamond. It is available in rectangular or square shapes.

On popularity level, it is next in line with the round shaped diamonds. Most people prefer this shape for new bride's hand. Particularly a solitaire with a princess cut increases the value and the brilliance. Compared to round shaped diamonds, princess cut diamonds are cheaper. This is because the diamond cutter does not have to shave of the actual diamond as they would require getting the round shape. As a result the princess cut retains much more of the carat weight of the original diamond.

Shape of princess cut:

Normally a princess cut diamond is close to a square or a rectangle. With 10% deviation along its elongated versions, the princess cut diamond has a length to width ratio of about 1:0 -1:10. if you prefer princess cut, keep in mind to avoid the thin girdles with length width ratio of 1:11.

Generally a princess cut diamond has 76 facets.

Popular settings available for princes cut diamond

There are 2 popular choices available for princess cut, like:

• Kite Setting : If you prefer round shape, but you would like to include the brilliance of a princes cut, this is the perfect choice. In these settings, the stone is placed at a definite tilt so as to reflect a compass. To protect the corners, v-shaped prongs are placed at the corner.

• Three Stone Ring : The style represents the past as well as the present and the future. Single platinum band suits the princess cut the for the most part. However, you can accent the look through other styles as well.