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What is a princess cut diamond?
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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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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
Fabergé Empress Emerald Earrings, US Clients
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
brilliant cut white diamonds total weight 0.65ct (F VS+)
Complimentary:
- Gift wrapping
- Lifetime
Category
2010s British Drop Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, White Gold
Black Diamond Empress IV Drop Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
By The Golden Eye
Located in Santa Fe, NM
The drama of 19.5ctw diamonds is undeniable in these rose cut black diamond Empress IV drop
Category
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
Fabergé Colours of Love Empress White Gold 54.23ct Emerald Necklace, US Clients
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
availability in your region.
This Colours of Love Empress White Gold 54.23ct Sugarloaf Emerald & Diamond
Category
2010s British More Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, White Gold