Square Diamond Engagement Ring (Princess Cut)

Square Diamond Engagement Rings

A square-cut diamond gives an engagement ring an angular, somewhat cool, and, above all, elegant modern look. But what exactly is a ‘square cut’? To discover the answer to this question and other characteristics related to this type of diamond cut, keep reading!

People often think, for example, that a square black diamond ring is a princess cut ring, but the fact is that there are a large number of square cut engagement rings that are not princess cut.

Square cuts have a desirable linear shape, different from those traditional round-cut sapphire or diamond engagement rings . But are square diamonds even right for you? In this article, we’ll cover the different types of square-cut diamond rings to help you choose the perfect design for you.

A variety of princess cut gold rings

What is the meaning of a square diamond?

Square diamonds usually refer to princess cut diamonds, but a square diamond is any shape of diamond whose silhouette is square or rectangular. Square diamonds often symbolize strength, power, and modernity. Rings set with square diamonds are especially popular as engagement rings.

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Square diamonds – what types of cuts are these?

When it comes to a diamond engagement ring , it's important to consider the fact that these luxurious stones come in a variety of shapes. This time, we'll focus on the characteristics of the square cut, such as the one seen in a square diamond engagement ring.

We will begin by getting to know the different types of diamond cuts that create a square shape, which are called: Princess, Radiant, Cushion, Asher, and Emerald.

• Princess Cut : Princess cut diamonds are diamonds that are perfectly square in shape. Each diamond features 57 tiny facets that reflect light and shine, and the four corners of the diamond are sharp.
• Radiant Cut : Radiant cut diamonds offer a diamond shape that looks like the square presented by the Princess cut, but the diamond is composed of 70 smaller facets than the Princess, and the four corners of the diamond are cut.
• Cushion cutting: Cushion cut diamonds are usually square, but some people prefer a cushion cut diamond, which is more rectangular. This type of cut can be used to set a ring with a center diamond of any cut and two cushion cut diamonds on either side.

The Princess, Radiant, and Cushion cuts are square cuts that offer brilliant, sparkling diamonds that include dozens of tiny facets that help them sparkle in a manner similar to the amazing sparkle offered by a brilliant round cut diamond.

• Asscher Cut : Asscher cut diamonds offer a type of diamond cut that can be square or rectangular. Its four corners are cut and it is made of longitudinal cuts that create a stepped shape.
• Emerald cut : Emerald cut diamonds are similar to the Asher cut, and this type of cut can also be a square or rectangle, its four corners are cut, and it also includes longitudinal cuts that create a stepped shape.

In both types of cuts, the emerald and the step cut, the step cut does not create a brilliant sparkle like the princess and radiant cuts, but rather radiates a kind of fiery and dazzling shine, which is preferred by some people who are looking for gold rings set with diamonds in such a step cut.

Are square-cut diamonds cheaper than round-cut diamonds?

Which should you choose, a round or square diamond? First of all, brilliant round cut diamonds tend to come with a higher price tag. This is because of the large amount of raw material required to cut and create the round shape. The great popularity of round diamonds also contributes to their high price. Compared to round diamonds, radiant cut diamonds are often considered a less popular cut. So if you are looking for a gold ring for a woman that is set with a diamond that will not be too expensive, try focusing on a square gold ring with a radiant cut.

On the history of square-cut diamonds

It may come as a surprise to you, but a square diamond ring or earring offers a relatively new cut style. Variations of square-cut diamonds, such as emerald, cushion, and asher cuts, have been seen throughout history, but the square cut was only officially defined in the 1960s.

The development of diamond cutting tools has made it possible to create more complex diamond cuts today. Linear diamond shapes were no longer limited to the stepped cut, experts began to create square diamond shapes with brilliant facet cuts, and thus the princess cut diamond was created. The square cut was finally defined!

Square Cut Diamond Rings – Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages : Modern look, clear and linear diamond silhouette, unique light reflection, sometimes it is a more economical ring, the cut allows for an increase in carat size.

Cons : Some of the square shapes are harder to find, some of the square cuts have sharp edges, some of the square shapes look smaller when face up, some square shapes have less shine.

How to choose a square engagement ring, the one set with a square-cut diamond?

Diamond Shape : Whether it’s a thin diamond ring or a thicker one, the diamond shape is the most important thing to consider when buying an engagement ring. After all, some square cuts have stepped cuts, while others have matching brilliant cuts.

Diamond quality : A quality square diamond should have optimal shine and a desirable silhouette.

Ring Style : Square-cut diamonds offer a naturally modern look, so keep this in mind when choosing a square or rectangular-cut engagement ring.