A Few Helpful Hints When Shopping For Princess Cut Engagement Rings

Rings Jewelry report By Jan Rooss

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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. The main reason the princess cut style is so popular is because it is beautiful. The overall shape of this style will be either square or rectangular. It is flat on top with beveled edges giving it an appearance that resembles an inverted pyramid.

Princess cut diamonds have 76 facets which gives it more brilliance and sparkles than many other styles. One thing to keep in mind when ring shopping is that unlike other diamonds with rounded edges, the princess cut style has corners and more angular edges which may be susceptible to chipping. To help protect the stone against chipping you can choose a bezel setting or a secure channel setting for your ring.

As with any other style, princess cut engagement rings can vary substantially in price. The size of the stone, the clarity, the color of the diamond, and the skill with which the diamond was cut will all have an effect on the value of the stone.

White Gold Diamond Rings

Rings Jewelry report By Luis JJ Teixeira

White gold is often seen as a more modern metal than regular yellow gold. Both yellow and white gold are mixed with other metals to make them harder. If the person is allergic and you still want to buy white gold, you do get nickel-free gold, but it may be slightly more expensive.

It is important to remember that white gold needs more maintenance. White gold definitely goes together with certain gemstones better than yellow gold. Let’s say for example you buy a yellow diamond. There are a number of diamond shapes and styles to choose from. The princess cut diamond is a square or rectangular shaped diamond. Up to 80% of the rough diamond is kept because of the shape and many diamond cutters thus prefer this shape. It tends to be less expensive compared to the round brilliant cut diamond which is the most popular cut.

The round brilliant cut is still the most popular diamond cut, but up to 50% of the original stone can be lost during cutting. The reason the stone is cut is enhance it. A round brilliant diamond has numerous perfected facets that have been cut for ultimate sparkle.

At the end of the day, you need to decide which style diamond your loved one desires, then choose how you want it set. White gold and diamonds are very flattering.

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