| While many woman would agree that any | | | | planning to purchase a gem of this value. The |
| diamond is a good diamond, there is a specific cut | | | | easiest way to explain the shape of Princess Cut |
| of diamond that has become increasingly popular | | | | diamond is this - think of the diamond as an |
| over the years for many ladies, namely | | | | upside down pyramid. The top of the stone, also |
| unsuspecting brides. But what is the story behind | | | | known as the crown, is the largest flat surface on |
| the Princess Cut diamond? Why has it become | | | | the diamond. The point or cone of the diamond |
| so popular and what settings show of the true | | | | is the part of the gem that is usually hidden |
| beauty of this particular cut? | | | | amongst the setting. The pyramid provides the |
| The Princess Cut – History | | | | foundation shape, but where the colour and |
| This stunning diamond cut was created in the | | | | sparkle comes from is the 58 or so facets that |
| 1960's and is also known by jewellers as the | | | | allows the light to reflect throughout the diamond. |
| "Quadrillion" cut diamond (this cut was also | | | | Settings to Show off the Princess Cut Diamond |
| patented with the same name). The | | | | There are a wide variety of cast and handmade |
| development of this new cut was based on both | | | | settings available to show off the sheer beauty of |
| consumer and jeweller demand for a square | | | | this style diamond. Princess Cut diamonds are |
| diamond that offered more brilliance than the | | | | mostly seen in engagement rings and come in |
| traditional step-cut square and emerald styles. | | | | many sizes, commonly referred to in the industry |
| Many jewellers are fond of this particular cut as it | | | | as carats. The best settings to look for to truly |
| has the ability to retain weight from the original | | | | enhance the diamond itself are ones that allows |
| piece of rough (the gem in its rawest form), | | | | for the most light to enter both the top and |
| therefore yields a higher value upon sale. | | | | underneath of the diamond. Many jewellers have |
| Consumers have also responded quite well to this | | | | different names for their own settings, so just by |
| relatively new cut of diamond – the sleek, | | | | looking at the band you will immediately be able to |
| modern lines are what makes the Princess Cut | | | | compare the true difference based on each of |
| increasingly popular. | | | | the settings. To protect and care for the |
| Technical Specifications | | | | diamond, the best design to choose is one where |
| While many women don't worry too much about | | | | the edges of the diamond are covered by either |
| the technical nature of a Princess Cut diamond, it | | | | the claws or baguettes in the setting. This will |
| is still important to understand the detail when | | | | prevent the diamond edges chipping as easily. |