For a long time the Round Brilliant Cut was the only and the most preferred diamond cut until the discovery of the Princess Cut in the 1960′s. Round Brilliant Cut which was the undisputed leader in diamond cuts is being closely followed by the Princess cut especially with the modern times where many people are really investing their time on How to buy a diamond engagement ring to choose that perfect ring.

Though Princess Cut is relatively new it is now the second most sought after brilliant style diamond cuts, which speaks volumes about the amount of craze this diamond cut has gained.

Signature Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

What it the Princess Cut?

It is an inverted pyramidal shaped diamond – and the tip of a princess cut diamond sits perfectly onto the platinum or the gold ring.

Princess Cut Engagement Ring

To make it more clear consider a pyramid shaped diamond – Now imagine that you are making cuts along the sides of this pyramid to get the brilliant cut radiance.The bottom part of the pyramid i.e. the square base has a slightly upper projection ( called as the Signature Princess Cut) again a small crown/or a cone or any desired  shape on top of it. Now consider it inverted – it would look like a cone shaped ice cream except that we have a square base instead of a circular one.

The princess cut ring with the top part arrow showing the crown shaped signature princess cut instead of a flat shaped princess cut

Why was there a need for a princess cut?

Princess cut almost minimizes the diamond carat loss from a loose diamond and as a very high yield percentage close to 90%. Compare that with a round cut – which hardly has a yield percentage of 40%.

This simple logic reduces the cost of the diamond from a princess cut as natural rough diamonds are obtained in the form of crystals protruding outside and are seldom flat or round.

Some experts even argue that the primary reason people prefer princess cut is the pricing though I would seriously disagree as a princess cut is indeed mesmerizing to the eye.

Tips to buy the perfect diamond engagement ring – Princess Cut

1. Brilliant cuts are designed to return the maximum light and hence dont be fooled when the diamond store guys shows you this diamond in a flasy environment – People generally  prefer H or I color as the diamond color
2. The top part should not be flat – instead a bit raised higher like a crown shaped- increases the diamond’ beauty
3. There is no industry wide standard for a princess cut – so alwats buy from one of the well known delaers – Our sponsors like Anjolee and BlueNile are one of the most sought after diamonds dealers for buying diamonds online.
   

   Someone screwed up the princess cut and it resulted in a weared unwanted diamond ring

4. Remember that the princess cut originated from the diamond makers need of minimizing the diamond loss and to make one which could easily be made from a rough diamond – so you could well end up with a a princess cut from a rough diamond which was not designed for it – so beware
5. Yellow color also goes fine with a princess cut – but as I told before – BEWARE of FAKES

Many of you guys fear that buying a diamond on the internet without actually seeing it with the naked eyes is pointless. Yes you should worry as there are many fake sellers out there . But there is one search store which you can always rely upon – and that is Google Shopping . Though Google says it has no responsibility on the products the vendors sell’s using their site – I am sure if there are any issues Google will not let it’s name be blemished and will act in a favorable manner.

So do look our for the Google shopping – http://www.google.com/products

So to start this article – let us discuss about the 10 costliest Diamond Engagement Rings , Diamond Wedding Rings, Diamond Anniversary Rings or in short Diamond Rings available on Google’s product search – A point to  be noted – We are talking about pure diamond ring – Not a Ruby with a Moon Cut diamond stones at it’s either ends or a diamond with an emerald at it’s center.

2.91 ct. tw Radiant-Cut Yellow Diamond Ring -  $43,225

A Radiant cut is a combination of the brilliant round cut and the emerald cut – More like a Rectangular shaped with shades of a brilliant cut.

Radiant Cut Yellow Color Diamond Engagement Ring

Platinum Princess Cut 3-Stone Diamond Ring – $45,430

Created in the 1960′s – it is one of the best alternates for the round brilliant cut . It retains more carat weight and hence is cheaper to round brilliant cut. It is an inverted pyramidal shape with the tip of the pyramid sitting on the Platinum holding – one will be mesmerized on seeing this beauty.

Platinum Princess Cut 3-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring

Platinum Fancy Light Yellow Marquise Diamond Ring – $69,965

Marquise Cut : This diamond shape is close to an Oval shaped Diamond Ring with tapered ends making it all the more beautiful. Named after the smile of a famous queen Marquise de Pompadour this diamond looks very good. It is costlier compared to many other cut but it is worth the money.

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Platinum Fancy Light Yellow Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring

Platinum Solitaire Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring – $96,425

A brilliant cut diamond has lot of facets to show brilliancy – it returns the maximum light from the diamond top part.A round shaped diamond brilliant cut with solitaire (meaning only one diamond stone – cut into the required shape without any additions) is one of the costliest diamonds and is most sought after . Go with lots of money and this surely would be the diamond ring recommended by most of the Diamonds dealers.

Platinum Solitaire Round Brilliant Cut Diamond-Ring

18k Gold 6.33 ct Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring – $117,178.99

It is one of the antique style ring which is similar to an oval cut but with round corners and large facets. Among a group of diamonds it is most noticed due to its larger visible facets.

18k Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Platinum Pink Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Rings  – $42,000.00

Pink diamonds are one of the costliest engagement rings. Emerald cut is the standard cut – rectangular in shape with facets i.e. rectangular cuts in the form of steps.

Yellow color Emerald Cut Diamond Ring -  $325,000.00

One of the costliest Color Diamond Ring with Emerald Cut. Do check out the reviews – Simply awesome

Yellow color Emerald Cut Diamond Ring

Tiffanys Platinum Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring – $95,000

Tiffany’s is one of the best diamond rings dealer and are famous for their quality. You can rely on them whatever maybe the diamond cut you are planning to buy.

Tiffanys Platinum Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

The Royal Asscher Cut Diamond Engagement Ring with Tappered Baguettes -

The Royal Asscher Cut is one of the best diamond cuts ever. And added to it with the Baguette ends- it simply sounds awesome – Ya and the price is also awesome – Half a million dollars – the one which is a part of a Millionaire’s wedding.

The-Royal-Asscher-Cut-Diamond-Engagement-Ring with baguette ends - Million Dollar Diamond (actually half)

P.S :

1) Tried to add only one ring from the same series – Like if you have one Asscher cut with 10.63 carats and the other 9 carats, obviously the 9 one would be cheaper than the 10.3 and costlier than most other rings

2) Tried to give a clearer picture of the relative diamond costs – Like how a Yellow Diamond is way costlier than a Pink diamond with the same cut (remember the 4 C’s always – they govern he price)

3) This article may be outdated when you check it out in the Google product search. So better do a search right away.