The princess cut is a relatively new method for cutting diamond rings. It was first introduced in the early 1970’s. Princess cuts are very popular among diamond ring enthusiasts as Princess rings amount to over 30% of the total diamonds ever sold. In general, a good princess cut diamond ring should have a length-to-width ratio that is between 1.00 and 1.05 in order to attain the shape of a princess diamond ring. A princess cut diamond ring is known for being traditionally square or rectangular shape and also its ability to suit any style.
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| Tapered Cathedral Princess Cut Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring |
One of the reasons the princess cut is generally preferred is because it can hide any blemishes or faults from the cut. Unlike other types of diamond cuts in which minor inclusions, blemish or even color tint is exposed, The princess cut hides such things.
The princess cut can be used to cut any diamonds no matter the quality or rating and it will still give a flawless look.
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| Novo Princess Cut Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring |
Cost:
Princess diamond rings are also much cheaper than other diamond rings. This is because Diamond traders can easily craft a stunning princess shaped diamond ring from about 80% of the rough diamond but will use about 50% of rough diamond to create a round shaped diamond ring. Princess rings cost anywhere between $1,000 to $8,000 while some others can cost a lot more.
Facets:
The average princess diamond ring has about 58 facets which are almost the same as a round diamond.
Attraction
One thing to note about Princess diamond rings is that they do not really sparkle like other diamonds. When compared to a round diamond ring, a princess cut ring has more table than the round diamond. This means that the princess ring will catch more light than the round diamond ring but will have less sparkle because its pavilion is smaller than the round diamond ring.
Princess diamond rings are very ideal for nuptials and engagements. It's classy and very attractive to the eye. Although they are a lot cheaper than other diamonds, they are still a perfect choice for any engagement or wedding. A princess cut diamond ring is known for being traditionally square or rectangular shape and also its ability to suit any style.
