Princess Cut
Engagement Rings

A princess style engagement ring is a ring which features a princess cut stone, generally a diamond but can also be other gems such as sapphires. This cut is renowned for its iconic sharp-cornered square shape and chic charm. Popular since their invention in the 1980s, modern princess cut stones have a contemporary edge that suits many different styles of jewellery, from minimalist elegance to more elaborate vintage styles.

While each engagement ring is a truly personal expression, princess cut diamonds have been a popular and classic choice for many years. With their sleek and contemporary geometric shape, the princess or "square" cut diamond has a large table facet and a deep pavilion, with the appearance of an inverted pyramid. The original of this cut was close to a round cut in its facets, but most today have 76 facets for even more brilliance. Contemporary princess cut engagement rings are sophisicated and charming; a perfect choice for those looking for clean-cut elegance.

Despite the stunning brilliance of princess cut diamonds, this stone cut is not necessarily more expensive than others, being comparable in price to other fancy cuts, such as asscher, cushion or marquise. Princess cuts do need to be set more carefully than round cut stones, but our expert jewellery designers will be able to walk you through this during the design process. Ultimately, the price of any ring depends on any added design elements, as well as the colour, clarity, and cut of any gemstones incorporated.

Princess cut diamonds are a very popular choice for engagement rings. With origins in the 1960s, the cut we know today emerged in 1980 and was an instant hit among the fashion forward due to its chic shape. The signature brilliance and iconic square shape of these diamonds are perfect for those looking for a sharp, geometric and elegant look.

The princess cut, with its decidedly contemporary charm and recognisably fashionable shape, is an excellent choice for anyone seeking a striking yet elegant ring style. This cut is very versatile, being just as at home in chic contemporary styles as in old world designs with vintage elements, so both modern and classic princess cut engagement rings are popular choices.

Typically, a princess cut gem considered on its own will be slightly less expensive than the standard round cut, but this can vary, and its shape does need to be carefully considered while creating an engagement ring design. Overall, the value of any diamond or gemstone will depend mostly on factors such as size, clarity and colour.

Princess cut diamonds will often be cheaper than a round cut due to the difference in the cutting process. The square shape of a princess cut is closer to the shape of a diamond's natural octahedron crystal structure, which means there is typically less wastage when cutting the shape from the original rough diamond when compared with a round cut.

A depth percentage within the range of 65-75% is generally considered well-proportioned, as a stone within this range retains brilliance while appearing visually balanced. At Larsen Jewellery, we endeavour to source stones which are as well-cut as possible, so our stones will generally fall within ideal ratios. This means that personal preference and how the stone appears to you will often be more important than technical factors, but if you would like to know more about ideal depths or other ratios, our knowledgable jewellery designers would be happy to walk you through these elements in order to find the best possible stone for you.

You can certainly personalise a princess cut engagement ring with a coloured gemstone. Sapphires and fancy colour diamonds in particular are popular alternative choices to the traditional white diamond, as their bright colours look stunning paired with the sharp angles of the princess cut. Adding coloured gemstones to your design is another way to express your individual style and create a meaningful engagement ring that stands out.