If the slope is steep it can create a pavilionbulge.
Princess cut diamond facets.
The princess cut technical name square modified brilliant is a diamond cut shape often used in engagement rings.
It s easy to see the symmetry of the larger facets in this princess cut diamond.
History of the princess cut diamond.
The pavilion should slope gently from the girdle to the culet.
The diamond also has a desirable balance of light and dark areas.
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 princess cut is the most modern of the popular diamond shapes.
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.
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.
Since bezel corners are more durable stick to this design unless you have a strong preference for french corners.
Princess cuts with bezel corners have diamond shaped facets extending from the table corners to the stone corners.
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.
From the side look at the diamond through a 10x loupe.
Those with french corners have star facets that point to the stone corners.
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.
