Princess Cut Diamond Ring – From Prince Charming

What does it take to pop the question?  Place, time, her favorite flowers, how you will pop the question and now the final piece of this elaborate puzzle – the ring.  You know the princess cut diamond ring that she has mentioned, but it looks so expensive for one little ring! Won’t another cut be “close enough” and make her just as happy?  Do you really want to risk that?

The princess cut diamond ring, referred to in the certification as a “square modified brilliant,” was born and gained much popularity in the 1960’s.  It is a favorite and this particular cut is on par price wise with other cuts, You see, this particular cut is usually made from the rough diamond crystals that are very high quality.

If you are not so sure that the princess cut diamond ring is the one you are going to take the plunge and commit to, here are some tidbits of helpful information that may sway you.  Much talk is made of the one, solitaire, engagement ring style that is more common than the princess cut – the round brilliant diamond ring.  One reason for the Round cut’s popularity is that it has been around a lot longer. But, let’s be perfectly clear – each style does have it’s own issues and there is one that must be considered for the princess cut diamond ring.  That is that, due to the precise cut, the four, sharp corners are prone to chipping. Fortunately, this is only an issue with loose stones, since the prongs will perfectly protect the diamond in a setting.

Now, not everyone finds his or her perfect ring, already set, sitting in a display case in a shopping mall or chain jewelry store. So, if you are pondering buying a loose stone, don’t be afraid.  Simply shop around online (you could do some research in a jewelry store first, in order to get an idea why online is a better option), purchase your diamond, and then take a step back to find the setting the compliments your precious stone.

One thing you will want to take into consideration with the princess cut diamond ring is that you need to be sure to buy a stone with the best possible quality for your budget. Don’t break the bank; just learn where to compromise a tad.  One bit of technical information that you really want to remember is that the best total depth of a princess cut diamond is between 65 % and 75%.If you don’t want to check that, that’s fine, just make sure that the certificate says “good” or better in the cut section.

Please, guys don’t let the name of this cut cause you to run in the other direction.  She may not be or wish to be called a princess, but that is not even the point.  A princess cut diamond ring will surely cause your beloved to see you as the prince charming she always wanted.