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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
Shop for Empress Cut Diamond on 1stDibs
A French 18K Gold Ring with Agate Cameo & Rose-Cut Diamonds. Empress Faustina.
Located in London, GB
—surrounded the cameo with 26 rose-cut diamonds and crafted elegant scrolling shoulders in 18-karat gold
Category

Antique 17th Century French Renaissance Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold

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