The second most requested type of diamond ring on the market today is princess cut engagement rings. This is obvious if you've ever seen one.
Beautiful, unique, with exceptional brilliance are a few words you can use to describe the princess cut diamond. It resembles an upside down pyramid with pointed corners and a square shape. Definitely one of a kind.
The princess cut diamond has only been around for about 30 years so it is relatively new to scene. The popularity is only increasing due to the way light reacts within the diamond and causes that sought after brilliance and sparkle. The cut has seventy six facets almost like the brilliant cut diamond. The princess cut diamond also doesn't lose much of it's carat weight during the cutting process like a lot of other types of cuts do.
Due to the shape of the princess cut diamond there is a slight downside. The princess cut diamond is shaped either square or rectangular. This means that the edges are pointed and could chip if not careful. There is a way to safeguard against this. By choosing a setting that will cover the edges of the diamond you can protect it from damage. Obviously it is a good idea to always be careful when wearing your ring.
As far as price goes, it really depends on how big the diamond is, what alloy you decide to purchase, and whether or not you are designing your own ring or not. The 4 C's are the most important. They 4 C's stands for cut, clarity, color and carat. Diamonds with no color is extremely rare and therefore more valuable. Clarity refers to the inclusions in the diamond which might look like little black specs. The less inclusions the better quality the diamond. These factors all come into play and there are princess cut engagement rings that fit all price ranges. You can read more about the 4 C's on my website just below this article.
Simply shop around and look for great deals that don't compromise quality, and you are on your way to having one of the most fabulous engagement rings on the market today.
Beautiful, unique, with exceptional brilliance are a few words you can use to describe the princess cut diamond. It resembles an upside down pyramid with pointed corners and a square shape. Definitely one of a kind.
The princess cut diamond has only been around for about 30 years so it is relatively new to scene. The popularity is only increasing due to the way light reacts within the diamond and causes that sought after brilliance and sparkle. The cut has seventy six facets almost like the brilliant cut diamond. The princess cut diamond also doesn't lose much of it's carat weight during the cutting process like a lot of other types of cuts do.
Due to the shape of the princess cut diamond there is a slight downside. The princess cut diamond is shaped either square or rectangular. This means that the edges are pointed and could chip if not careful. There is a way to safeguard against this. By choosing a setting that will cover the edges of the diamond you can protect it from damage. Obviously it is a good idea to always be careful when wearing your ring.
As far as price goes, it really depends on how big the diamond is, what alloy you decide to purchase, and whether or not you are designing your own ring or not. The 4 C's are the most important. They 4 C's stands for cut, clarity, color and carat. Diamonds with no color is extremely rare and therefore more valuable. Clarity refers to the inclusions in the diamond which might look like little black specs. The less inclusions the better quality the diamond. These factors all come into play and there are princess cut engagement rings that fit all price ranges. You can read more about the 4 C's on my website just below this article.
Simply shop around and look for great deals that don't compromise quality, and you are on your way to having one of the most fabulous engagement rings on the market today.
