What is Princess Cut Diamonds Designs?

There are many types and cuts of diamond engagement rings but lately; princess cut diamond engagement rings have been very popular the past few years. In fact, the princess cut has been the second most popular cut for diamonds. Princess cut diamonds are square shaped when viewed from the top and pyramid shaped when viewed from the side. Like most diamonds, the right side up is quite flat while the other side is cut to a point. Princess cut diamonds are cut this way to get the optimum shine and sparkle.

 

            Also known as square modified brilliant, the princess cut diamonds weighs more than a round cut diamond of the same diameter. Aside from the vast difference in the looks, princess cut diamonds are as brilliant as their round cut counterpart but still have very unique characteristics. While there are rectangular shaped princess cut diamonds, the most common and popular ones are usually those of the square shaped stones. Another advantage of these princess cut stones is that they are cheaper than round cut diamonds, even with the same weight in carat. This is because the square cut retains 80% of the rough diamond compared to that of the round cut which retains only about 50% of the rough diamond. Most diamond cutters favor this because not only is there less work involved in shaping the stones, but also, there is much more left of the original stone, leaving a lot of its integrity and rawness and most of the crystal weight is retained. This should not faze one though, as this is what makes the diamond more special since they are less manipulated and making the stones quite valuable. Even with the less manipulation, they still have quite brilliance to them and still retain a lot of sparkle.

            The square cut diamond is most popular for princess cut antique engagement rings. Because of their brilliance and size, these stones have become one of the most demanded rocks to be placed upon engagement bands. Because of the 4 corners found in the rock, the brilliance and shine is quite different from a round cut diamond, making it great additions to unique princess cut engagement rings.

 

            Most rings usually have one solitary diamond at the center of the band but three stone princess cut engagement rings are also available for those who want a little more extravagance. There are endless possibilities when it comes to designing one’s own princess cut engagement ring. Traditional and classic styles usually go for more intricate designs and several stones on one ring while modern engagement rings usually have simple designs, with hardly and detail and usually single stone centers. The good thing about the timeless cut of princess cut diamonds is that they go with virtually anything. Whether you choose it to be modern or classic, and whether you want the stones to be set on gold, silver or platinum, the diamonds will surely match and go with whatever setting.  Despite it’s recent rise in popularity and demand, princess cut stones will truly stand the test of time.