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Princess Cut Engagement Rings – Do You Really Want To Buy One?

October 18th, 2009 Jan Rooss

Princess cut engagement rings differ quite a bit from other shapes. The princess cut is still very young and has only been around for thirty years or so. In this article I will attempt to explain why this particular cut is so popular and also I will reveal some great tips to consider when purchasing your special ring.

The sheer beauty of the princess cut engagement ring is what makes it so very popular. It has a rectangular or square shape wich can also make the diamond look larger. If you look at a princess cut diamond it will resemble an upside down pyramid.

The reason princess cut engagement rings has much more sparkle and brilliance than other shapes is because it has 76 facets which was created to incorporate the best features of round and square cut diamonds to give the princess cut diamond unmatched brilliance and fire.

One thing to keep in mind when ring shopping is that unlike other diamonds with rounded edges, the princess cut style has corners and more angular edges which may be susceptible to chipping. To help protect the stone against chipping you can choose a bezel setting or a secure channel setting for your ring. Another thing to keep in mind is that the color of the setting could change the appearance of the color of the diamond. To keep your stone looking as clear as possible you may wish to go with a platinum, titanium, or white gold setting.

The cut of the diamond is the most important aspect of the 4 C's which stands for color, cut, clarity and carat. I suggest you study the 4 C's a bit before you make any decisions. Never compromise on the cut of the cut of the diamond because the cut directly influences the way light reacts withing the diamond and that is what gives it the sparkle and brilliance.

If you would like more information about the 4 C's and how you can design your own engagement rings you can visit my website by clicking HERE

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