✨ Introduction: A Contemporary Classic
If you love sparkle but crave something sharp, bold, and modern, the princess cut might be your perfect match. Known for its crisp square shape and brilliant sparkle, the princess cut is a favourite for engagement rings that blend elegance with edge.
It’s the second most popular diamond shape after round brilliant—and for good reason. It captures the light, flatters every finger, and brings a sleek, architectural feel to any ring design.
💡 It’s called the “princess” cut for a reason—it’s graceful, radiant, and commands attention.
🎯 Why Choose a Princess Cut Diamond?
- 💥 Exceptional brilliance – second only to the round brilliant
- 🧩 Square silhouette – modern, structured and eye-catching
- 🎨 Maximises rough stone – less waste in cutting = more carat for your cost
- 💍 Versatile in settings – sleek in solitaires, striking in halos or three-stone
- 🔄 Symmetry & sparkle – perfect for those who love clean lines and big sparkle
🌟 Celebrities with Princess Cut Diamonds
Plenty of stars have fallen for the princess cut’s geometric glamour:
- 💍 Hilary Duff – received a large princess cut solitaire in her engagement
- 💍 Sherri Shepherd – wore a princess cut centre in a classic pavé halo
- 💍 Kate Bosworth – known for wearing square-cut diamonds in vintage-style settings
✨ The princess cut is stylish and structured—ideal for trendsetters and modern romantics alike.
🔲 Square vs Slightly Rectangular Princess Cuts
While most princess cut diamonds are nearly square, slight rectangular variations do exist.
| Ratio Range | Style | Suitability |
| 1.00–1.05 | Perfect square (most common) | Classic, symmetrical, ideal for solitaires |
| 1.06–1.10+ | Slightly rectangular | Adds subtle length, works in east-west or bezel settings |
⚖️ Stick to a near-1:1 ratio for the most balanced, brilliant appearance.
📊 Princess vs Other Square Shapes
| Feature | Princess 👑 | Cushion 💠 | Radiant ✨ |
| Sparkle | 🌟🌟🌟🌟 | 🌟🌟🌟🌟 | 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 |
| Shape Feel | Sharp, modern | Soft, vintage | Sharp but brilliant |
| Durability | Lower (sharp corners) | High (rounded corners) | High (bevelled corners) |
| Best In… | Solitaires, halos | Vintage or halo | Modern or glam settings |