For Seller

By: Ally Too

The Princess Cut is relatively new. It is a very
attractive cut that gives out maximum brilliance from a
square cut. It is effectively a square version of the
round brilliant cut and is known as the square
modified brilliant cut. The square or rectangular cut
was invented about 30 years ago by Basil
Watermeyer from Johannesburg. It was then known
as the Barion cut. This was a style with extra and
improved so as to obtain maximum brilliance from the
diamond.

The square stone are better for certain design
application such as eternity rings, as they can be set
in one continuous line with no gaps between them
such as would be with round stones.

The Princess Cut diamond is more forgiving of
diamond flaws. Any inclusions are less visible and any
slight yellowish color is less noticeable. Also because
of the extra faceting, princess cuts are naturally more
brilliant and sparkly than ordinary square diamonds.

What to watch out for is that the setting for your
princess cut diamond protects the four pointed
corners as these are the points prone to chipping. A
recommendation for a good princess cut diamond is
having a depth percentage range of 58-80% and
table of 58-77%.

While not the traditional selection, princess cut
engagement rings are becoming very popular either
as a solitaire or with accent stones.

About the author:
Ally Too is the founder of ‘Your Diamond Guide’. Visit her site Whatarediamonds.com for more information on diamonds.