The princess cut technical name square modified brilliant is a diamond cut shape often used in engagement rings.
Square cut diamond.
The asscher cut diamond was first produced in 1902 by the asscher brothers of holland an is a forerunner to the emerald cut.
Square diamonds are a modern timeless style.
The name dates back to the 1960s while the princess cut as it exists was created by betazel ambar and israel itzkowitz in 1980.
It takes a bigger larger rough diamond to cut it into a round diamond than it does to cut it into a fancy cut diamond such a cushion cut diamond.
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The asscher cut diamond is similar to the emerald cut but in a square shape with larger step facets a higher crown and a smaller table.
Round cut diamonds are generally more expensive than other fancy cut diamonds.
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.
A square diamond is a great choice for an engagement ring pendant or pair of earrings.
Like round diamonds princess cut diamonds work in almost any style of ring.
The princess shaped diamond is popular because its sophisticated square shape creates the illusion of a larger diamond.