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What is a princess cut diamond?

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What is a princess cut diamond?
A princess cut, which has the technical name “square modified brilliant,"" is a popular diamond engagement ring cut. The characteristics of a princess cut are a straight sided rectangular outline with a brilliant style facet arrangement. Princess cuts tend to produce more sparkle than other traditional square diamonds.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Mappin & Webb Diamond Empress Bracelet
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, GB
features intricate circular motifs, each encrusted with tiny round brilliant cut diamonds. The openwork
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mappin & Webb 0.23 Carat Diamond Empress Necklace
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, GB
Empress collection. The piece showcases a round pendant design adorned with bright white brilliant-cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Leto Lama Empress of Hearts 18 Ct Gold Sapphires and Diamonds Cigar Ring
Located in London, GB
2.5 carats of Natural Sapphire hearts from Sri Lanka and 0.15 cts of round white diamonds rounds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

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