Rings For Your Princess

Rings For Your Princess

You have decided that she is the love of your life and you want to propose marriage. Now you have to consider the ring that you will give her as a sign of your commitment and love. How do you choose the perfect diamond engagement ring? When you go to the jewelers you will soon discover that there is a host of stones that you can have, settings, and even ways of cutting the stone!

One way of cutting stones can be seen in princess cut engagement rings. This has a faceted stone that is cut in a square shape before being set into the ring.

Princess cut engagement rings are quite recent in the western world. They came into being in the 1970’s, although it has not taken long for them to become a popular choice for Engagement Rings.

One of the reasons for this is that princess cut engagement rings seem to sparkle much more than other square cut stones. The stones used in princess cut engagement rings are cut in a modern way, similar to the way that round stones are cut. This means that they have more facets that can catch the light and therefore will sparkle more.

Because of the way that they are cut, it is possible to hide some slight imperfections in the stones that could be hidden if they were cut another way. If the diamond you have chosen has a slight brown or yellow hue to it, the more opportunity it has to sparkle, the less this imperfection will be noticed.

Princess cut engagement rings often cost less than their round brilliant cut counterparts. This is because the diamond often costs less per carat, due to the diamond cutter having to shave off less of the diamond. So it may be possible to get a bigger diamond for your money.

However, princess cut diamond engagement rings do need extra care. Because of the way they are cut, the diamond is more prone to wear and tear on the corners. Most jewelers will know this and do their best to ensure that this is minimized as much as possible. If your diamond does become worn looking, it is usually possible to have it repaired by shaving off tiny amounts where the wear shows.