The princess cut is the second most in-demand cut for center stones especially for engagement rings. Its face-up shape is sometimes square or rectangular plus the profile design is that of “an upside down pyramid with four beveled sides.” Also, it's a less expensive option to the round-brilliant cut, and the budget range for princess cut diamond rings is comparable to asscher and emerald cut ones.
Princess cut is greatly the same as the asscher cut; but, the main difference between the two is their sides-the princess cut does not have cropped corners such as the asscher cut, and typically does not have “step cuts” as well.
One of the main points of interest of this form of ring cut is that the middle gemstone can be fixed various ways, sometimes to emphasize the stunning beauty of the gemstone or even to let the stunning beauty of the shank or band improve the overall look of the gemstone. Typical stone configurations for princess cut diamond rings are the following:
1. Four Prong - This is one very popular setting style for princess cut engagement rings mainly because it allows the optimum amount of light to reflect and shine through the stone. Prongs, or quite often referred to as claws, are curved over and smoothly spaced across the square center stone. Jewelers form many variations for the prongs possibly to provide better security for the stone or even to enhance the overall look of the diamond ring, like with patterns similar to flower buds, palms and snake fangs.
2. Full Bezel - It is the first and perhaps the oldest form of stone setting for jewelry. Using this type of setting, the center gemstone is placed in a bezel or metal container in which sides are curved inwardly to sustain the gemstone inside the bezel. The metal container will provide optimal protection to the gemstone and can be set within the shank or around the shank. An entire frame can just about support any valuable gemstone design and it is used for pendants, earrings, brooches, watches and strings of beads.
3. Semi-bezel - This particular setting has the ability to exhibit two edges of the center stone while still effectively holding it in position. Light has the ability to refract throughout the unveiled edges of the center gemstone.
4. Tension - This type is a setting where the tension of the two corners of the engagement ring shank solidly holds the stone in its place. The best alloys for this type of setting are sturdy, breakable ones like titanium and tungsten.
5. Flush - For this particular setting, the center gemstone is placed under the band and is absolutely shielded from wear. It makes an even finish but reduces the shine or glimmer of the stone.
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