What is A Princess Cut Diamond?

The Princess cut diamond is a very popular cut shape. The top is a square shape while the bottom looks like pyramid.

Typically, diamonds with a square top cut are less expensive than the round-cut diamonds. While the round-cut diamond is a bit more expensive than the square-cut, or princess cut diamond, both can show the brilliance of a beautiful wedding or engagement ring. As they say, "Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend."


Using the 4C's To Determine A Great Diamond

Cut: Of all the 4 Cs, cut has the greatest effect on a diamond's beauty. In grading, cut evaluates the cutters skill in the fashioning of the diamond.

Color: A truly colorless diamond is extremely rare. Most diamonds possess varying degrees of yellow or brown and small, subtle differences in color can make a substantial difference in value.

Clarity: Clarity is the evaluation of a diamond's internal and external characteristics. The fewer inclusions or blemishes, the more desirable the diamond.

Carat: The standard used to measure diamond weight is the carat. A carat equals 1/5 of a gram (or 1/142 of an ounce). Each carat is further divided into points, each point representing 1/100th of a carat.