princess cut
Square gem style
A princess cut is a square or rectangular diamond cut with pointed corners and brilliant faceting, designed to maximize sparkle.
Second only to round brilliant in popularity for engagement rings, the cut emerged in the 1960s and 1970s: She chose a princess cut for its modern, geometric look.
The term extends to other gemstones cut in this style.
Plane on cut stone
- brillianceExceptional intelligence or luster
- carat200 milligrams exactly
- clarityState of being understandable
- fireCombustion with flames
scintillation · table · crown · pavilion · girdle · bezel · polish · grading
Rhombus with right angles
- symmetryInvariance under transformation
- cornersWhere edges converge
- anglesRotation between intersecting lines
- proportionsRelative amounts or dimensions
precision · sharp edges · beveled · geometric · modern · angular · clean lines · contemporary
Formal plan for consideration
- fiancéeEngaged woman
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
- brideWoman getting married
- betrothalFormal marriage agreement
commitment · romance · marriage · nuptials · vows · partner · ceremony · bridal
Exceptional intelligence or luster
- shimmerTremulous, wavering light
- glimmerFaint, wavering light
- gleamFaint reflected light
- glintBrief bright reflection
radiance · twinkle · glitter · dazzle · refraction · dispersion · flash · luminosity
Pre-wedding commitment jewelry
- solitaireCard game for one
- settingContext of events
- prongPointed projecting part
- bandGroup playing music together
mounting · jeweler · gemologist · certificate · appraisal · carat weight · color grade · inclusion
facet
Plane on cut stone
- brillianceExceptional intelligence or luster
- carat200 milligrams exactly
- clarityState of being understandable
fire · scintillation · table · crown · pavilion · girdle · bezel · polish · grading · loupe
square
Rhombus with right angles
- symmetryInvariance under transformation
- cornersWhere edges converge
- anglesRotation between intersecting lines
proportions · precision · sharp edges · beveled · geometric · modern · angular · clean lines · contemporary
proposal
Formal plan for consideration
betrothal · commitment · romance · marriage · nuptials · vows · partner · ceremony · bridal · anniversary
brilliance
Exceptional intelligence or luster
glint · radiance · twinkle · glitter · dazzle · refraction · dispersion · flash · luminosity · window
engagement ring
Pre-wedding commitment jewelry
band · mounting · jeweler · gemologist · certificate · appraisal · carat weight · color grade · inclusion · platinum
- Diamondsdiamonds, carats, facets, polished diamonds, rough diamonds
- brilliants
- jewelryearrings, bracelet, necklaces, necklace, rings
- cutsslice, chop, dice, gash, nick
- formal gownsball gown, evening gown, wedding gown, bridal gown, gown
- diamond shapesrhombus, kite, square, lozenge, argyle