If the slope is steep it can create a pavilionbulge.
Princess cut diamond facets.
The princess cut is the most modern of the popular diamond shapes.
Since bezel corners are more durable stick to this design unless you have a strong preference for french corners.
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.
From the side look at the diamond through a 10x loupe.
The name dates back to the 1960s while the princess cut as it exists was created by betazel ambar and israel itzkowitz in 1980.
Those with french corners have star facets that point to the stone corners.
It s easy to see the symmetry of the larger facets in this princess cut diamond.
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 pavilion should slope gently from the girdle to the culet.
The princess cut shape was inspired by the early french cut.
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.
Princess cuts with bezel corners have diamond shaped facets extending from the table corners to the stone corners.
The diamond also has a desirable balance of light and dark areas.
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.
Still the modern princess cut is a relatively new diamond cut.
