Dazzling Princess Cut Diamonds

Princess cut diamonds are for those people who love the sparkle and brilliance associated with round cut diamonds, but prefer the shape of a square. With princess diamonds, you do not have to sacrifice the fire that the Asscher cut diamonds and emerald cut diamonds often lose. In fact, the princess cut can be just as dazzling as an ideally proportioned round cut diamond, with loads of light and sparkle. But they will cost less than a round diamond of the same quality because there is much less of the rough diamond lost in cutting a princess cut diamond compared with a round diamond.

While the round brilliant solitaire has always been and continues to be the most popular shape for engagement rings, many people are deviating from this trend and going with princess cut diamonds. This cut can look spectacular alone as a solitaire, or it can be paired with other diamonds to create a truly inspiring work of art. Remember, with all diamonds, regardless of shape, you can spend a lot more money if the cut, color, clarity, and carat are all ideal.

Many retail jewelers purchase princess cut diamonds that lack sparkle in order to sell bigger looking diamonds. Consumers often believe the old adage that bigger is better, and they spend exorbitant amounts of money on stones that are not worth half the price. The best way to protect yourself is to become educated about diamonds by doing a bit of research. At A. Fishman & Son, we explain the importance of cut, color, and clarity over the carat size. Read about it on our website, or call us for more information.

Sure, it's nice to think that all diamonds are created equal, but they are simply not. Princess cut diamonds need to be cut with certain depths and proportions in mind in order to reflect the most light, which in turn gives off the most sparkle.

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