The princess cut diamond, is a diamond that has the brilliance of the round brilliant, but with a
different overall apeal. It can have forty nine to seventy eight facets for greater brilliance.
Like other square shaped diamonds, the princess cut must have a deep cut giving
greater weight to the pavilion in order to bring out a greater amound of
fire. A point to be careful of with the princess cut is the relatively
slim girdle and pointed corners. If not set well, those corners
can be easily chipped.

Like other square shapes, the princess cut shape provides a good shape to help to diminish the
appearance of long fingers. The setting for this shape is similar to that of the setting for
the radiant. Like the radiant, the princess requres that v-shaped prongs are used to
hold the body securley white protecting the corners. The princess shapes lower
cost, along with its attractive shape and brilliant shine, help account for
its popularity for use oas a solitare engagement ring. The princess
cut is associated with the personality traits of independence,
audacity and confidence.


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