(Newswire.net — September 29, 2021) — It’s not on the cards of every individual to be a guest at a royal wedding, but thankfully there are other ways to feel royalty in our lifetime. The wedding day is one such instance. All brides feel like princesses and no less in their weddings. The credit goes to the trousseau for sure, but there is one other thing that plays a significant role in making the dream come to reality, and that is your bling.
Speaking of wedding rings, one thing that comes instantly to mind is the princess diamonds. Second, on the popularity scale, princess diamonds are the most coveted cut in diamonds after the round brilliant. The fame and glory of the cut is not for nothing. These engagement rings are beautiful and something extraordinary. They have got the famous sparkle, clean lines, and sharp edges, and a style so glamorous and contemporary that it convinces even the most single-minded buyer in an instance.
Face up look of Princess Diamonds, Image: Diamonds-USA
The History of Princess Diamonds
The tradition called the princess diamonds in a history steeped in royalty and romance. It was back in the 1900s when they first came into the scene. Although this cut as we know it today has evolved from its prototype, even the first-ever version out dazzled most of its predecessors at the time. Its biggest contender was the Old European cut which exists today in the shape of the round brilliant diamond cut. Other cuts that gave a run for their money are the old mine cut, rose cut, and single cut. Spurred by this new kid in the block, lapidaries and jewelers collaborated to modify the then version of the round brilliant diamond cut. They upped the ante by introducing more facets to the geometry that resulted in better light performance. Some new shapes fell out of those early experiments with diamond cutting. That explains why cuts like the oval were invented around the same time.
Back to the princess diamonds, more recently, a talented diamond cutter based out of Los Angeles decided to build a modern version of this early square cut. After several trials, he created a diamond cut that came to us as the modern-day princess diamonds. This cut was, by definition, many times more brilliant than the square-cut diamond available to jewelers before. How he achieved this extraordinary sparkle is interesting. He combined the geometric shape of the early princess diamonds with the faceting of the round brilliant cut, and voila, a star was born.
Advantages of Princess Diamonds
The launch of the contemporary princess diamond did not topple the round brilliant diamond cut from its topmost place, but it severely challenges its popularity claiming a large share of it, and why not? They not only look amazing, it too has its own set of merits which makes it a tough contender to the world’s bestselling diamond cut, the round brilliant.
The first and foremost advantage of this cut is visual size. Between, round and princess diamonds of the same carat weight, the latter appears bigger. Go for a shallow cut, and this illusion only gets better. Shallow cuts distribute the carat weight of a stone outward to make up for the lack of depth where the weight gets thrown downward. As a result, you get larger-looking stones. Their Depth % should be 65-70%.
The princess diamonds also offer a higher yield from the rough stone, up to 75% as opposed to the round cut which yields us to 55%. If you are not sure what that means, princess diamonds allow for less wastage. Being cut out of a rough crystal of diamond compared to a round brilliant diamond cut entails a lot of removal through chipping and cutting. That is what makes this cut more affordable than the other cut.
Popular Styles in the Princess Engagement Rings
2 Carat Princess center and sides
The primary advantage of princess diamonds is that it looks amazing with a host of ring styles. However, there are still some styles that do better justice to this incredible cut than others. One of those styles is the engraved scroll antique-inspired style. The curved hands and scrolls that are characteristic of these styles often spark up interesting and stunning contrast to the clean and sharp silhouette of the princess diamonds, see Diamonds-USA.
Another style that creates a unique combination with this royal cut is botanical design. Intertwining vines, curling buds and leaves, and such detail provide a visually interesting background to this modern cut. Such designs create illusions of verdant foliage-covered walls that are reminiscences of stone wall castles and mansions. The Celtic design is another beautiful style that works magically for these diamonds. The looping knots, the hallmark of the Celtic designs create beautiful flair in the rings while the stone infuses the pieces with modern sensibilities that are key to the Irish heritage.
But what if you are a modern person who has eyes only for modern- minimal designs? Is this cut still an ideal diamond cut for you? Why of course? A modern diamond cut is meant to be paired with a modern design. So, if contemporary designs are your thing, by all means, go for it. Choose a smooth bezel or elevated prong setting, and you will have a dainty elegant ring.
A modern Bridal Set
Princess Diamonds and Cushion Cuts
The closest cut to this shape is the cushion. Both the stones have a squared center, but that aside, the two diamond cuts are vastly different. The cushion cut features soft edges, while the pointed stone has sharp and neat lines. In that, the cushion cut is more akin to the old mine cut. The princess, on the contrary, possesses a modern, contemporary, and bold look. The cherry on top with picking the princess diamonds is that it works mellifluously with other fancy shapes, the trillion, round pear being the top few choices.