Princess Cut Diamonds
Loose diamonds have become very popular, mainly for the reason that they allow their owners to personalize their diamond jewelry. They can choose the precious metal or the cut they want for their diamond jewelry. The princess cut diamond is the most popular because it is the preferred choice for the diamonds that are put on engagement rings and stud earrings. The princess cut diamond, which is usually a square cut with pointed corners, is often considered the ideal shape for rings and earrings today. The shape of this cut highlights the color of the diamond, which is one of the most important factors that determine the value of the diamond.
The princess cut is a very attractive cut, which gives out maximum brilliance from a square cut. It is actually a square version of the round brilliant cut, and is also known as the square modified brilliant cut. The square or rectangular cut was invented by a man named Basil Watermeyer from Johannesburg, about 30 years ago. It was then known as the Barion cut. This was a new, improved style that would obtain maximum brilliance from the diamond. The square diamonds are best for certain design application, including eternity rings. Set in one continuous line, they show no gaps between them like round stones do.
The princess cut diamond is more suitable when it comes to hiding diamond flaws, though, as their inclusions are less visible. And because of the extra faceting, princess cuts are naturally more brilliant and sparkly than ordinary square diamonds. A great advantage to buying jewelry with princess cut diamonds is that it should not go out of style for quite some time. Women all over will still buy and wear this type of jewelry years from now.
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