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What does 4 ct tw Composite Princess-Cut Diamond mean?
Four ct tw means four carats total weight; composite may mean made up of multiple stones; princess-cut is the name of a cut for a single stone.
How many mm is a 45 ct princess cut diamond?
Forty-five carats is large for any diamond. For reference, a five carat princess cut diamond measures 9.5 x 9.5 mm.
What is the difference between pricess cut diamonds and round diamonds?
The round diamond shape is the most popular shape and accounts for about 75% of all diamonds that are sold. The reason being that, due to the way it is cut, it maximizes brightness. The princess cut diamond has a square or rectangular shape and it’s the second most popular diamond shape after the round diamond. The reason why the princess cut is cheaper and more affordable than a round cut is due to the fact that the yield from the rough stone is 80-90%, whereas the round diamond yield is about 40%. The larger the yield is the more affordable the diamond is.
How many facets are in a princess cut diamond?
Depending on how the pavilion is designed, the princess cut diamond can have more facets than the standard round brilliant. Some have just 50 facets, while others range to 144 facets. The amount of sparkle can hide flaws in clarity and cut, to some degree. However, no cut will hide color -- in fact, you can find the true colour in the corners of a princess cut.
What is the most popular style for a diamond engagement ring?
The post popular style of diamond engagement ring is currently the Princess cut diamond solitaire. Also known as the tiffany setting, the ring has one princess cut diamond set in a for prong setting. Most people are choosing white gold or platinum for this style.
