| A princess cut diamond makes use of one of the | | | | maximizing the rough diamond's size to make as |
| newer cuts, which has been developed a mere | | | | valuable a stone as possible. Princess cut jewelry |
| quarter of a century ago. These charming and | | | | make for the highest profit margins because of |
| extremely lustrous stones are leagues away from | | | | their unique design. It is said that a princess cut |
| the ordinary square cut in terms of brilliance. | | | | diamond's weight yield could be as much as 62%. |
| It possesses the fire that traditional rounds have, | | | | Two princess cut beads can be produced from a |
| yet are more unique. Because of their novelty, | | | | single piece of uncut diamond stone. This is simply |
| princess cut jewlery are becoming the stone of | | | | sliced right down the middle to yield two princess |
| choice for engagement rings - whether solitaire or | | | | cut jewlery. Because of this, jewelers can then |
| set with smaller stones. | | | | charge less for a gem with the same carat |
| Its ingenious design makes for an extraordinary | | | | weight after cutting. |
| sparkle. Because of the tent-like facets and a | | | | And because they're trendy and unique, cost less |
| crown that's perfectly angled, princess cut bead | | | | than a traditional round cut diamond, and can |
| take advantage of the light by allowing it to | | | | often be more brilliant, the people opting for |
| bounce around to give off an impressive luster. | | | | diamonds are coming in droves. Women have |
| In addition, the design of the princess cut diamond | | | | been lusting for these stones for their |
| is such that the stone's flaws and imperfections | | | | engagement rings, and men are al over jewelry |
| are not as exposed as when they are cut into | | | | shops looking for the perfect ring for the |
| the more familiar Asscher or emerald cuts. | | | | proposal. |
| Its corners are where you'll most likely find the | | | | How much does it cost? To give you an idea of |
| princess cut diamond's inclusions and flaws. The | | | | how much a princess cut diamond can set you |
| so-called infusions are the almost undetected liquid | | | | back, an approximately 3 carat stone with a |
| or gas bubbles that are trapped inside the stone. | | | | D-rated color and a VVSi-graded clarity can cost |
| Since princess cut pearl use a four-pronged | | | | upwards of $70,000. |
| setting, the gem's mild imperfections are | | | | You can find high-quality princess cut bead from |
| conveniently hidden. | | | | any reputable jeweler. For a wide assortment of |
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| Diamond artisans are extremely careful about | | | | Blue Nile, both of which have an online presence. |