Princess Cut Diamonds

The princess cut diamond is a very
attractive cut that gives out maximum brilliance from a
square cut. It is a square version of the
round brilliant cut and is known as the square
modified brilliant cut. This was a style with extra and
improved so as to obtain maximum brilliance from the
diamond.

The Princess Cut diamond is more forgiving of
diamond flaws. Any inclusions are less visible and any
slight yellowish color is less noticeable. Also because
of the extra faceting, princess cuts are naturally more
brilliant and sparkly than ordinary square diamonds

The square stone are better for certain design
application such as eternity rings, as they can be set
in one continuous line with no gaps between them
such as would be with round stones.

While not the traditional selection, princess cut
engagement rings are becoming very popular either
as a solitaire or with accent stones.