Princess-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Princess cut diamond is the most popular non-round diamond for diamond engagement rings. Its beautiful brilliance and unique cut makes it a favorite for engagement rings. The princess has four pointed corners and is traditionally square in shape. Princess cut diamond can look spectacular alone as a solitaire, or it can be toned with other diamonds to create a truly inspiring work of art. Also, princess-cut diamonds can vary greatly in how square or rectangular they are. Princess cut
diamonds need to be cut with certain depths and proportions in order to reflect the most light, which in turn gives off the most sparkle. If you are looking for a princess diamond shape that is square, look for length-to-width ratios between 1 and 1.05. Or if you prefer more of a rectangular shape, look for length-to-width ratios bigger than 1.10.
When you are looking for a princess cut engagement ring, the following aspects should at least be taken into your careful observation:
Shape: the girdle should appear even and not too thin to the unaided eye.
Color: excluding fancy colors, the quality of a diamond begins with colorless and descends to light yellow.
Clarity: describes the level of the inclusions that lowers the quality of the diamond.
Polish: the quality of the completed diamond should be excellent, without scratches or blemishes.
Symmetry: determined by the alignment of the diamond's facets and the alignment between crown and pavilion.
Though most square or rectangular cuts just don't match with the round brilliant for sparkle, but the Princess Cut was specially designed for getting the maximum brilliance from a square cut.
Characterized by its brilliance and sharp, uncut corners, the princess cut diamond has a crown that travels in the vertical direction and has pavilion facets as opposed to the older facets that run in the horizontal direction. A princess cut diamond has straight edges and has a rectangular shape with the best cut proportion being an equal-sided square. The clean edges add to the pristine and special taste of the stone.
Besides the princess cut diamond, you’ve got to make sure that the setting for your princess cut diamond protects the four pointed corners -- these are the points most likely to chip after years of wear.
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