Victoria, Australia : Diamond is the most precious stone which comes in various shapes and cuts. The most popular cut of diamond is brilliant round. However, in recent years; a new brilliant square cut of diamond has gained much popularity and is second most sought shape after the round cuts. The square cut diamond is popularly called as the princess cut diamond with its sharp uncut corners. The shape also comes in rectangular cut. It was first created in the 1960s as a more distinctive alternative to the more popular round brilliant cuts. The princess cut is sometimes termed as square modified brilliant. It displays the same high degree of brilliance like that of the traditional cut diamond, but its faceting style is completely different than that of the round cuts and it's very unique. The diamond cutters prefer the square cut diamonds as they have the ability to retain more crystal weight.

A princess cut diamond is designed to match the brilliance and sparkle of the traditional round brilliant cuts. It is very flattering as it has the combined capacity of brilliance and clarity in visual effects like that of the round cuts and it retains a class of its own. This square or rectangular cut diamonds have approximately 76 facets which give this cut fiery radiance. The uniqueness of princess cut rings are their extra facets usually on the tips where the cutters have worked harder, but these corners are free of extensive abrasions. These cuts of diamonds are suitable for those who love the traditional round brilliant cuts, but want something unique in their diamonds. For the diamond seekers who prefer square cut diamond, the ratio between 1 and 1.05 in length-to-width is suitable and for rectangular shape the ratio goes to in between 1.10 and 1.20.

The diamond cutters too prefer the princess cut diamonds due to various reasons- important is its yield from the rough. This octahedron shaped diamond is suitable for cutting as princes can produce excellent yields of finish. The square cut is created from the rough crystals that are very high quality and are well formed. The square cut diamonds stand high in clarity like the round brilliant cut as it cannot succeed in hiding much inclusion. Basically, this diamond is cut for its overall beauty so colour and clarity in it is subjective. The buyers sometimes overlook the inclusions in the princess cut diamond ring due to its brilliance cut and look.

The princess cut diamond is slightly lower in price than the round cuts. The price has nothing to do with the quality and size of the diamonds. This variation of the price range is because two princess diamonds can be produced from an octahedron rough stone. The greater efficiency and yield relates to lower price-per-carat. Comparing to traditional round cut, the princess saves 80% of waste. The princess cut have achieved durability also which was its previous issue as due to its pointed corners. The diamond cutters have set small flat facets on the corners to resist chipping. These facets are called chamfers which provide additional protection.

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