Explore Princess Cut Diamonds

Princess cut diamonds have a geometric outline with straight sides, sharp corners, and modified brilliant faceting. Ouros Jewels offers loose princess lab grown diamonds across different carat weights, color and clarity grades, proportions, and facet patterns.

Shoppers comparing additional shapes can explore the broader lab grown diamonds collection.

How Square Should a Princess Cut Diamond Be?

Length-to-width ratio helps determine whether a princess diamond appears square or slightly rectangular when viewed from the top.

A ratio close to 1.00 creates the most square-looking outline. As the difference between length and width increases, the stone begins to appear more rectangular.

Use the ratio as a starting point, then compare the diamond's actual measurements and face-up outline before making a final choice.

How Princess Cut Facet Patterns Affect Appearance

Princess cut diamonds can use different pavilion facet arrangements, which changes how brightness and contrast appear across the stone.

Some facet patterns create broader flashes, while others produce a finer, more fragmented look with smaller areas of brightness and contrast. Because of this, two princess diamonds with similar carat, color, and clarity grades can still look noticeably different face-up.

Compare images or videos of the individual stone when possible instead of relying only on grading specifications.

Princess Cut Diamond Proportions, Symmetry and Corners

The geometric outline of a princess cut makes balance especially important.

• Corner alignment: The four pointed corners should appear even and well balanced.
• Symmetry: Facets and sides should look consistently aligned across the diamond.
• Table and depth: These proportions influence how the diamond distributes its weight and how large it appears from the top.
• Face-up outline: Compare the actual shape and measurements rather than judging the stone by carat weight alone.
• Overall balance: The square outline should look visually consistent without one side or corner appearing noticeably heavier.

These details are especially useful when comparing princess diamonds with otherwise similar grading specifications.

Classic, 8X and Colored Princess Cut Diamonds

Princess diamonds at Ouros Jewels extend beyond standard colorless stones.

The collection may include classic princess cuts, selected 8X-cut diamonds, colored princess diamonds, and coordinated princess diamond pairs depending on current inventory.

Shoppers specifically interested in precision-cut options can explore 8X lab grown diamonds.

For earrings or jewelry requiring two coordinated stones, explore matching pair diamonds.

IGI & GIA Certified Princess Lab Grown Diamonds

Selected princess lab grown diamonds may be available with independent grading documentation from IGI or GIA, depending on the individual stone.

The documentation can provide information about carat weight, color, clarity, measurements, polish, symmetry, and other characteristics according to the laboratory and report format.

Shoppers specifically looking for graded stones can browse certified loose diamonds.

Check each individual diamond listing to confirm the grading laboratory and documentation included with that stone.

How to Protect the Corners of a Princess Cut Diamond

The four pointed corners are one of the defining features of a princess cut, but they are also areas that need appropriate protection once the diamond is set.

V-shaped or strategically positioned prongs can cover the corners while leaving most of the diamond visible. Bezel settings can protect more of the outer edge, while other secure setting styles can also be designed around the exact dimensions of the stone.

To compare how princess diamonds look once set, explore princess cut engagement rings.

Princess Cut Diamond FAQs

How is a princess cut different from an Asscher cut diamond?

Both can have a square outline, but their facet structures are different. Princess diamonds use modified brilliant faceting, while Asscher cuts use step-style facets that create a more layered, geometric appearance.

What is the difference between a princess cut and a square cushion diamond?

Princess diamonds have straight sides and pointed corners. Square cushion diamonds generally have softer, rounded corners and a more curved outline.

Do princess cut diamonds always look perfectly square?

No. Some princess diamonds are slightly rectangular. The length-to-width ratio and face-up measurements help show how square or elongated the stone will appear.

Can princess cut diamonds be used for earrings?

Yes. Coordinated princess diamonds can be used for stud earrings and other matched jewelry designs. Compare dimensions, color, clarity, and overall face-up appearance when selecting a pair.

Can princess cut diamonds be used as side stones?

Yes. Princess diamonds can work as center stones or geometric side stones in multi-stone designs, depending on the proportions and layout of the finished jewelry.