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by Jan Rooss

Editor's Note: Princess cut diamond rings are hot right now and this article does a good job of explaining what to do if you decide to buy this style of engagement ring. Enjoy.

Princess cut engagement rings have been around for about 30 years and have become a very popular choice. This style differs quite a bit some of the more traditional styles which are either round cut or square cut. This article will briefly go over why this particular style is so popular and also give you a few tips to keep in mind when selecting your ring.

The princess cut diamond is very beautiful and that is the main reason it is so popular. If you look at it you will see that it almost looks like an upside down pyramid with it's square or rectangular shape. The diamond is flat on the top which can also make it appear larger which is a good thing.

The reason princess cut engagement rings has much more sparkle and brilliance than other shapes is because it has 76 facets which was created to incorporate the best features of round and square cut diamonds to give the princess cut diamond unmatched brilliance and fire.

The princess cut diamond has pointed corners which may chip easier than other diamonds. The best way to prevent this is to choose a setting that protects the corners of the diamond. Bezel or secure channel settings are best for this. Another thing to consider is the fact that the color of the setting may affect the appearance of the princess cut diamond. White gold, platinum or titanium is the best choices for princess cut engagement rings. I would highly suggest you design your own engagement ring by first choosing the diamond and then the setting and have the company set them together for you at no charge. Towards the end of this article I will reveal the place I used to do this.

The cut of the diamond is the most important aspect of the 4 C's which stands for color, cut, clarity and carat. I suggest you study the 4 C's a bit before you make any decisions. Never compromise on the cut of the cut of the diamond because the cut directly influences the way light reacts withing the diamond and that is what gives it the sparkle and brilliance.

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