choose a stone…

choose a setting…

choose a metal…

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21 Meeting House Lane
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1HB

01273 773 544

choose a stone…

choose a setting…

choose a metal…

choose a finish…

…choose ring

21 Meeting House Lane
Brighton East Sussex
BN1 1HB
1273 773 544

21 Meeting House Lane
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1HB

01273 773 544

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Princess Cut Engagement Rings

Beloved for their large appearance and sharp angles, princess cut engagement rings are one of the most popular diamond shape today. It’s not hard to see why. They are a versatile diamond shape and have the ability to shift from modern to vintage settings seamlessly. Square cut diamond shapes have all contributed to the evolution of the princess cut diamond, such as the table cut or the old mine cut.

In the same respect, other square shaped diamond rings have evolved from it, like the cushion cut engagement ring or the radiant cut engagement ring. Princess cut diamonds typically have 57 facets.

History and Evolution of the Princess Cut Diamond
Princess cut diamonds were created with the intention of providing a square shaped diamond that could rival the superior brilliance of a round cut diamond. In addition, more of the rough diamond could be retained, resulting in a better value for customers. The first princess cut diamond was not like the princess cut diamonds we see on the market today. The square shape is relatively modern, having been developed in the 1960s.

How to Choose the Best Princess Cut Diamond Engagement RinG

Choosing the best princess cut diamonds isn’t an exact science but we have a couple recommendations to keep in mind when selecting a princess cut diamond engagement ring. When choosing a high quality princess cut diamond, we recommend prioritising its cut and colour grades. To get the most of quality value, a balance of diamond grades is an excellent way to go about choosing your perfect diamond.

A Diamond’s cut quality is essentially the foundation of its structure. With a poor cut quality, a diamond does not sparkle the way it could, or the way it should. If the proportions and symmetry aren’t correct, the princess diamond will look dull and misshapen. A princess diamond with excellent proportions and symmetry will exude fire and scintillation throughout its shape as white and rainbow light glitters within.

Keeping that in mind, princess cut diamonds have a wider face-up view than other diamond shapes like the round brilliant and the cushion cut diamond shapes. This can allow them to display colour more than some shapes.

The most noticeable areas of colour are shown in the corners of the princess cut diamond. Near colourless diamonds (colour grades GHIJ) and higher are recommended if you’re wanting the look of a colourless diamond without paying the higher price of the colourless grades (DEF). 

In modern times, notable princess cut celebrity princess cut engagement rings have been  worn by Eva Longoria, Jessica Biel, Hilary Swank, and television personality Holly Madison.

Our catalogue consists of many bespoke princess cut engagement rings that RING Jewellers has made for customers. We are able to modify, replicate, or incorporate elements of our designs in your princess cut engagement ring.

For further details on each princess cut engagement ring, click on one below to read more about its style and specifications.