|
All
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Princess-Cut Gemstones
Princess-Cut Gemstone
The princess cut is a relatively recent development in gemstone design, but one which has become remarkably popular. In fact in the diamond world it has become the second most popular shape after the round brilliant cut. It is now being used extensively for colored gemstones as well. The princess cut was developed to solve a specific problem in gemstone cutting; the most attractive way to cut a square or rectangular gemstone. The classic solution to the problem was the step cut. Used in emerald and baguette cuts, the step cut emphasized color and luster, but at the expense of brilliance, scintillation and fire. The step cut has a large flat table with broad, flat facets resembling steps of a stair. The princess cut, by contrast, is a modified version of the brilliant cut with 76 facets in its typical form. The technical description for the princess cut is "a square modified brilliant cut". 
Emerald-Cut Citrine Gem
The princess cut has its origins in 1961, when Aprad Nagy in London developed what is now known as the "profile cut". Since Nagy's cut was much flatter, the modern day princess cut is now attributed to Basil Watermeyer, a diamond cutter from Johannesburg, who in 1971 developed the Barion cut. Though the Barion cut and its variants were protected by patents, a number of these patents expired during the last 10 years and stones cut in a similar style are now known as princess cuts. 
Round Brilliant-Cut Gem
There many variations on the princess cut. Ideally a princess-cut stone should be fully square with a 1:1 length to width ratio. In practice, the length to width ratio may be as high as 1.15:1. The princess cut usually has 76 facets, but there are other versions with at least 45 facets. The princess cut does have some weaknesses. The four pointed corners are prone to both chipping and light leakage. This has led to cuts being developed with tapered or beveled corners. But many gem aficionados believe that these detract from the timeless look of the princess cut.
About Us
Overall Rating -> 9 Everything was good but since I am still new I was surprised at how small the stones where. Posted By Js in May, 2023 Source: Bizrate Overall Rating -> 8 Excellent product selection with easy to use sorting functions. Gem pricing is also competitive. Posted By Travelnman in February, 2023 Source: Bizrate Overall Rating -> 10 Easy to find the stones I was looking for. Always good quality stones Posted By Erin in June, 2023 Source: Bizrate Overall Rating -> 10 Another great purchase. I just received my 3rd order and have another coming soon. Won't buy anywhere else! Posted By Beth P. in June, 2022 Source: Bizrate Overall Rating -> 10 Selection ability was straightforward and easy. Posted By Dave in May, 2023 Source: Bizrate Overall Rating -> 10 what i like is the variety, the search options. Would like a few more pictures though of each gem Posted By Gemho in July, 2022 Source: Bizrate Related Articles Apatite Info Apatite Gemstone Information - An obscure gem in striking colors ... Emerald Info Emerald Information - Vivid green gemstones of unequaled quality ... Carat Weight Gemstone Carat Weight - Gemstone Information - GemSelect ... Color Basics Gemstone Color - Gemstone Information - GemSelect ... Gem Cutting Cutting Gemstones - Gemstone Information - GemSelect ... Specific Gravity Chart Specific Gravity Chart - Gemstone Information - GemSelect ... Cleavage Chart Gemstone Cleavage Chart - Gemstone Information - GemSelect ... Gemstone Scintillation Gemstone Scintillation ... Jewelry Gemstones Jewelry Gemstones - Colored Gemstone Jewelry Information ... Asscher Cut Gemstones Asscher Cut Gemstones ... |
| STAY IN TOUCH |
| *You're signing up to receive GemSelect promotional email. |
Privacy Notice © 2005-2023 GemSelect.com all rights reserved.
Reproduction (text or graphics) without the express written consent of GemSelect.com (SETT Company Ltd.) is strictly prohibited.
1129
|
More Shapes
|
English speaking customer support only
|
|
Toll Free - USA & Canada only: |
Save Money
No shipping Fees for Additional Items!
$8.90 Worldwide Shipping
|
Update Translation
|
||||
|
||||
|
Size and Weight
|
|
Gems are always measured in Millimeter (mm) Dimensions are given as; Select gems by size, not by weight! Note: 1ct = 0.2g  |
