Princess cut diamonds for your dream engagement ring in Melbourne 

Few diamond shapes balance brilliance and modernity quite like the Princess Cut diamond. With its square silhouette, it’s a striking alternative to the classic round brilliant cut shape without compromising on fire or light performance. When exploring options for your diamond engagement ring in Melbourne, here’s everything you need to know about Princess Cut diamonds.

What is a Princess Cut Diamond? 

A princess cut is a contemporary cut with intense sparkle and a sharp square shape. Originally known as the ‘Profile Cut’ shaped as an inverted pyramid, the Princess Cut Diamond was the first shape to use the brilliant faceting pattern on a square diamond. 

Princess cuts typically have 57 facets arranged to direct light through the top of the stone. This faceting pattern gives the shape an exceptional brilliance and fire, designed to maximise sparkle from every angle. As a centre stone option  for your engagement ring that catches the light beautifully. 

Origins of the Princess Cut 

Inspired by the earliest version of the ‘Quadrillion Cut’ in 1979, Israel Itzkowitz perfected the design into the Princess cut diamond that we know of today. Its clean, geometric lines made it an instant point of difference from the softer rounded shapes that had long dominated the market. 

One of the princess cut’s most practical advantages lies in the cut. A princess cut diamond retains more of the original rough diamond during the cutting process when compared to the round brilliant cut, meaning less of the raw stone is lost and minimal wastage during the  process. 

Who Princess cut is best suited for? 

The princess cut enjoyed a particular surge in popularity in the 2000’s. It remains a beautiful choice for those drawn to clean, modern and distinctive silhouette. It suits those who want a contemporary look, ideal for those brides-to-be that are wanting something unique. 

Due to the nature of the Princess Cut shape, the square corners of a princess cut can be more exposed. For this reason many princess cut diamond rings are set with claws on each of their four corners to protect them from impact and for comfort when wearing.

Diamond Ring styles for Princess cuts

Princess cut diamonds are incredibly versatile centre stones, complementing a range of engagement ring styles. 

Princess cut Solitaire settings: Allows the diamond's beautiful square shape to take centre stage in the most iconic engagement ring style, with minimal distraction.  

Princess cut Halo settings: Surround the princess cut with a glistening frame of smaller diamonds, adding extra sparkle and making the centre stone appear larger. 

Princess cut Trilogy Settings: Pair a princess cut centre diamond with two smaller side stones for a striking look. A beautiful option for those wanting extra meaning in their ring design. 

Princess cut centre with Channel-set band: Echo the Princess cut diamonds geometric edges with smaller diamonds set into a seamless band for a polished look.

What to look for when choosing a Princess cut

Cut and proportions. The beauty of a Princess cut diamond relies on its geometry. It is incredibly important for a Princess cut diamond to exhibit even proportions and symmetrical square shape. Uneven proportions can be noticeable on the hand and affect how well the diamond captures and reflects light from within the stone. We always suggest viewing your diamond in-person to view its true size on the hand and how the diamond sparkles under different lighting. 

At JANAI, our diamond specialists guide you through each of these details so you can choose your diamond with confidence. Request your consultation to view our range of Princess cut diamonds available for your custom engagement ring, and design your dream ring in Melbourne.

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