From the side look at the diamond through a 10x loupe.
Princess cut diamond facets.
Based on the square french cut which has an x facet pattern but many fewer facets the princess cut diamond has its beginning in the 1960s.
The princess cut shape was inspired by the early french cut.
History of the princess cut diamond.
Its pyramidal shape with four bevelled sides creates more light dispersion than any other square shaped diamond making it popular for both solitaire engagement rings and earrings.
It s easy to see the symmetry of the larger facets in this princess cut diamond.
The diamond also has a desirable balance of light and dark areas.
Still the modern princess cut is a relatively new diamond cut.
The princess cut is the square version of the brilliant round cut usually comprised of either 57 or 76 facets with a typical ratio of 1 0 to 1 05.
The princess cut technical name square modified brilliant is a diamond cut shape often used in engagement rings.
This diamond shape featured a series of unique chevron shaped facets that give off a distinct cross shaped reflection when the stone is viewed directly through the table.
If the slope is steep it can create a pavilionbulge.
The cut has a square or rectangular shape when viewed from above and from the side is similar to that of an inverted pyramid with four beveled sides.
Princess cuts with bezel corners have diamond shaped facets extending from the table corners to the stone corners.
The princess cut is the most modern of the popular diamond shapes.
Those with french corners have star facets that point to the stone corners.