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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 0.64ct Diamond Empress Earrings
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, GB
18ct white gold and feature a circular design, intricately adorned with round brilliant-cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

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

Mozafarian Empress and Emperor Coin Pendant with Diamonds
Located in London, England
white diamonds, set in 18k yellow and white gold with a total weight of 5.37 g. Based on the tarot deck
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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

GIA Empress Cut Diamond and Tsavorite 18 Karat Gold Engagement Ring
By Thesis Gems and Jewelry
Located in Berkeley, CA
Empress cut diamonds: G-VS2/0.54 carat and GH-VS/0.27 carat. Size: 7.25 Can be sized 18 karat reclaimed
Category

2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

14 Karat Recycled Yellow Gold Empress Cut Diamond Triple Band Ring
By Ellie Air Jewellery
Located in Bridport, GB
hallmarked by the London Assay Office. 14ct Recycled Yellow Gold, 1.00ct GIA E VS2 Empress Cut Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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