It boils down to a couple of factors.
Brilliant cut diamond vs round.
Rarely is it less than 50.
The shape resembles that of a cone and provides maximized light return through the top of the diamond.
Diamonds don t come cheap and cut is a factor to consider.
Nowadays round diamonds are cut using the brilliant cut faceting structure.
While old cut diamonds were cut with an emphasis on maximising their size and enhancing their colour and clarity round brilliant cut diamonds are cut to maximise their brilliance hence the name or the amount of white light that s reflected internally and.
The princess cut is the most brilliant square shaped diamond.
Both versions of the round diamond have evolved as favorites over the past century.
Even with modern techniques the cutting and polishing of a diamond crystal always results in a dramatic loss of weight.
Most round brilliant cuts only have 57 due to the fact that most have a pointed culet see below.
A brilliant cut diamond refers to a specific form of cut that utilizes numerous facets to reflect white light particularly well.
However princess cut diamonds face up smaller in diameter than round brilliant cut diamonds as far as the edge to edge measurements go for instance the outside diameter of this 1 042 carat f color vs 2 clarity brian gavin signature princess cut diamond is 5 35 x 5 47 mm as measured from edge to edge however the outside diameter of this 1.
Old cut diamonds have 58 facets.
A brilliant is a diamond or other gemstone cut in a particular form with numerous facets so as to have exceptional brilliance.
Princess cut diamonds can come with either a brilliant or radiant cut.
The round brilliant cut for example has 58 facets including the culet and is a cone like shape like this excellent cut round diamond from james allen.
Opting for a brilliant cut will ensure that the stone s sparkle is maximized and is most comparable to the brilliance found in a round cut diamond.
Why is this you ask.
The gemological institute of america introduced the cut grading system for unmodified round brilliant cut diamonds.
It is the 2nd most popular diamond shape after the round brilliant cut and accounts for more than 15 of the diamonds sold.
Whereas vintage diamonds were cut for color modern round brilliant diamonds as their name suggests are cut for brilliance.
Before buying a diamond make sure you check its clarity grade.
In order to distinguish between the older style brilliant cut diamonds the term unmodified round brilliant is used for a symmetrical round cut diamond which has 58 facets and is cut according to the modern standards.
Unfortunately the most popular cut also happens to be the most expensive cut of all.
Feel free to click on the images to view details of the rings the princess cut also known as the square modified brilliant cut is ideal for people who love symmetrical and geometrical outlines.
