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Buying a Princess Cut Diamond

A princess cut diamond is one of the most popular diamonds

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Buying a Princess Cut Diamond

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Your White flash consultant can help you determine which cut is proper for you. The yield of a princess cut is generally higher than those of other diamond cuts, and the benefit of this higher yield is passed along to you.

Characteristics

Among the essential characteristics of a diamond is its cut. The princess cut is characterized by its four sharp corners. As a result, it can be susceptible to chipping. However, this risk is minimized if the stone is set in a ring. It is essential to keep the stone eye-clean to prevent it from chipping.

Princess cuts should have a pleasing balance between light and dark patterns. These diamonds are most susceptible to chipping if they lack a culet, a tiny horizontal facet on the point of the pavilion. However, the proper setting for a princess-cut diamond can minimize this problem.

Price

The price of a princess-cut diamond is generally lower than that of a round diamond. This is because it produces less waste than a round diamond. A princess cut diamond can have up to 40% less waste than its round counterpart. This makes princess cuts a popular choice for buyers who want to buy the largest stone possible for the money.

Princess cuts are brilliant cut that is ideal for refracting light from the bottom of the stone. This cut makes it difficult for inclusions to be visible underneath the facets. A princess cut diamond's clarity grade is VS2, VS3, or VS4 and is often considered eye-clean. However, if you're planning on buying a ring that weighs more than a carat, there are additional considerations to consider when deciding on the price of the diamond.

Size

The size of a Princess Cut Diamond is a critical characteristic in selecting a diamond. The table size of a princess cut diamond should be 66% to 69% of the total diamond weight. This criterion is essential as the table size of a princess cut affects its fire properties and colored light dispersion. Diamonds with table sizes greater than 66% of the total diamond weight should be avoided.

The diagonal length of a princess cut diamond is longer than the diagonal length of a round diamond. For instance, a 1-carat princess cut diamond has a diagonal size of 7.78 mm, while a one-carat round diamond has a diagonal measurement of 6.4 mm. Because the diagonal length of a princess cut diamond is more significant than a round diamond, it is more likely to look more prominent. However, the size of the diamond will depend on the setting.

Buying a princess cut diamond

If you're planning to purchase a diamond for your future bride, then a princess cut diamond is one of the best choices. This cut has beautiful brilliance and fire and is an excellent choice for engagement rings. Its design originates from an inverted pyramid shape in a rough diamond stone. As a result, princess cut diamonds are considered to be better value per carat than other diamond cuts.

While the proportions and parameters of a princess cut diamond are often mentioned online, it's best to rely on actual data instead. A reliable vendor will be able to provide you with HD videos and cut performance data to help you decide on the perfect diamond. They'll also be able to give you a generous warranty and offer competitive prices.

Mistakes to avoid

When buying a Princess Cut diamond, you should avoid a few mistakes. First, make sure that the stone has proper symmetry. This is particularly important with diamonds, as they have four sharp corners, and inclusions can cause a chip on one side. Secondly, make sure that the diamond's cut is eye-clean. This can be easily checked with the help of James Allen's Virtual Loupe.

Another mistake to avoid when buy diamonds is selecting a stone with a low clarity grade. A diamond with SI2 or I1 clarity grade is very rare. Diamond sellers who specialize in these cuts have difficulty meeting their demands.

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