The royal treatment: Princess cut engagement rings

If you already consider yourself a princess, you may as well get the ring to match. The princess-cut is the most popular of the fancy cut diamond shapes, according to Shimansky. It is a timeless shape, with a geometric silhouette that makes the stone appear brighter and whiter.

A princess-cut diamond has a square-shaped stone with pointed corners and can have up to 78 facets. From the side, it appears as if the stone is the shape of an inverted pyramid. This cut offers stunning sparkle thanks to its high levels of brilliance and fire.

This cut requires master craftmanship. In the wrong hands, the stone’s delicate and intricate facets can appear chunky. It must have a deep cut, a relatively slim girdle and pointed corners. V-shaped prongs hold the body of the stone securely in place while also protecting the corners.

Go simple with a clean band or add some flair with a pavé finish. You could also angle the princess cut diamond so that the points create the shape of a star instead, for an extra unique look.

If you’re on the market for a princess cut ring, take a look at these stunners for inspiration: