Those with french corners have star facets that point to the stone corners.
Princess cut diamond facets.
Based on the square french cut which has an x facet pattern but many fewer facets the princess cut diamond has its beginning in the 1960s.
This diamond shape featured a series of unique chevron shaped facets that give off a distinct cross shaped reflection when the stone is viewed directly through the table.
The princess cut is the most modern of the popular diamond shapes.
The princess cut is the square version of the brilliant round cut usually comprised of either 57 or 76 facets with a typical ratio of 1 0 to 1 05.
From the side look at the diamond through a 10x loupe.
It s easy to see the symmetry of the larger facets in this princess cut diamond.
The name dates back to the 1960s while the princess cut as it exists was created by betazel ambar and israel itzkowitz in 1980.
The cut has a square or rectangular shape when viewed from above and from the side is similar to that of an inverted pyramid with four beveled sides.
Princess cuts with bezel corners have diamond shaped facets extending from the table corners to the stone corners.
The princess cut shape was inspired by the early french cut.
Still the modern princess cut is a relatively new diamond cut.
Its pyramidal shape with four bevelled sides creates more light dispersion than any other square shaped diamond making it popular for both solitaire engagement rings and earrings.
The princess cut technical name square modified brilliant is a diamond cut shape often used in engagement rings.
The diamond also has a desirable balance of light and dark areas.
History of the princess cut diamond.
