| Princess Cut Engagement Rings - Reasons For Choosing Princess Cut Engagement Rings |
| Written by Fred Gagnon | |||
| Wednesday, 11 November 2009 09:06 | |||
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Princess cut engagement rings are recognized by their square-shaped gemstones. Though the princess cut includes the word 'cut', it does not refer to a factor used to rate a diamond. The term refers to the shaping of the gems.
Princess cut engagement rings are recognized by their square-shaped gemstones. Though the princess cut includes the word 'cut', it does not refer to a factor used to rate a diamond. The term refers to the shaping of the gems. Princess cut, sometimes referred to as a square modified brilliant, is the shape that results from mixing both the classic step and brilliant cuts to design the stone. It has a flat top with face-up shape of a square or a rectangular shape. Its profile or side-on shape is similar to that of an inverted pyramid with four beveled sides, which gives the gemstone more sparkle and fire. With the combination of the classic step and brilliant cuts, a princess cut engagement rings displays approximately fifty facets, which is less than a classic round cut, but more than a rectangular emerald cut. Princess cut is preferred by many for a lot of reasons. 1. Princess cut is extremely popular. Despite its being relatively new, princess cut is the second most popular cut shape for diamonds, next to a round brilliant. In fact, it has become a more distinctive alternative option to the most popular round cut. 2. Princess cut works well with both white and colored diamonds. Since diamonds are women's best friend, engagement rings are usually set with diamonds. The princess cut creates an amazing strike to a diamond ring. Like with other gemstones, it gives the diamond more sparkle and fire. The princess cut effectively combines the high degree of light return of a round brilliant cut with a distinctive square or rectangular shape. 3. Princess cut has more weight. This is because a princess cut has four corners with the same width as the diameter of round brilliant, which would have been cut to form a round brilliant. Princess cut engagement rings' different designs range from modern to antique to solitaires, to pave setting or simple one. Princess cut engagement ring is set into a bezel setting and channel setting. But oftentimes, it is set in a four prong setting, a type of setting that more effectively protects the four corners of a gemstone. About the Author: Author Fred Gagnon is an expert on providing tips and information on jewelries. He owns a wide collection of beautiful, glamorous and chic jewelries. To learn more about jewelries, accessories, precious metals and gemstones, visit Designer Engagement Rings and Engagement Rings.
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