Also known as the square modified brilliant cut, princess cut
diamonds are among the most popular shapes out there today. Most diamond lovers
have a pair of gorgeous shimmering princess cut diamond earrings or
a princess cut solitaire pendant just nestled in their jewellery box waiting to
be worn time and time again. What makes this kind of cut so alluring and so
very, very beloved?
The princess cut was developed in the 1960s and its timeless elegance
hasn’t dulled since. When looked at head on a princess cut diamond is normally
in a square or rectangular shape. From the sides it looks like an inverted
pyramid. It is also similar shaped to that of one half of a octahedron and is
usually cut from a stone of that original shape. This usually means that you
can get two perfectly halved and similar shaped princess cut diamonds from one
octahedron shaped stone, wasting very little of the original diamond as
compared to many other cuts. It also makes for a perfectly symmetrical pair of princess cut diamond earrings or two matching stones for a ring
setting.
Jewellers love the princess cut because its unique shape makes it
easier to place in any kind of setting. This makes these diamonds extremely
popular choices for engagement rings and wedding bands, since they can be fit
beautifully in almost any design. The only criteria is that a princess cut
diamond has to be placed in a four pronged setting, with the prongs placed in
its four corners. This kind of setting also helps camouflage any colour
variation, natural inclusions and the like that may be visible at the more
vulnerable corners. It also protects the beautiful stone from chipping over
time.
Princess cut diamonds are also the most brilliant following the
round brilliant cut gems. They have a beautiful fire and reflect light in a
very eye catching manner. This makes princess cut diamond earrings and
engagement rings so very popular, since they draw the eye to exactly where you
want them to, all the while giving out a beautiful radiance. They also
definitely reflect more light than other square diamond cuts like the Asscher
and emerald cut stones.
When purchasing princess cut diamond earrings or any other jewellery for
that matter, the same cornerstone principles of diamond shopping should come
into play , namely the 4Cs – carat, cut, clarity and colour. Your carat weight
of course depends on the size of the stone you desire and the budget you have.
This cut of kind looks beautiful in coloured diamonds as well, but colourless
white princess cut jewellery is definitely one of the more popular choices. Of
course among the colourless gems you will find different colour and clarity
grades from the pristine flawless stones to those that have natural inclusions
and a slight colour. One of the best parts of the princess cut diamond is that
it is very forgiving of naturally occurring 'flaws' compared to some other
cuts, especially when viewed with just the naked eye.
Whether it is a pair of princess cut diamond earrings, a
necklace or a gorgeous ring you are lusting for, make sure you purchase a
certified gemstone. Fit for a princess indeed!
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