Diamond rings are traditionally known as engagement rings. A huge percentage of diamond ring sales are made to men proposing to their partners. But that doesn’t mean that women can’t buy a diamond ring for themselves! Modern women are much more financially independent than in the past, and in a far better position to get what they want for themselves, rather than waiting for a man to get it for them. Modern princesses who want a diamond ring know that they don't have to wait for marriage – and what better way to spoil yourself than with a Princess diamond ring!
Princess diamonds are the height of fashion right now. Whether set into necklaces, earrings, or rings, this classically shaped stone is sure to look stunning on any woman. The princess diamond was originally created by Ygal Perlman, Betzalel Ambar, and Israel Itzkowitz in Israel in 1979, and has steadily grown in popularity since then. It is now considered the best alternative to the classic round shaped diamond and has an advantage in that it is generally lower in price per carat than a round diamond, due to less wastage when the stone is being cut.
The Princess diamond has a distinctive square shape, although viewed side on it is closer to a pyramid shape. This cut accentuates the "fire" of the diamond, rather than the "luster". The fire refers to the brilliance and depth of the diamond, rather than it's shiny surface. The fire of the diamond is what makes it sparkle brilliantly when it catches the light. The Princess diamond is the perfect shape for you if you are looking to make a bold fashion statement. Nobody will be able to miss the sight of your Princess diamond ring blazing under the light!
When set into a diamond ring, a Princess diamond will look amazing and will definitely turn heads! More and more A-List stars are catching onto the trend, and have been sporting Princess diamond rings on red carpet events around the world. Celebrities such as Star Jones have shown off their Princess diamond engagement rings to the world!
When you have made the decision to buy your own Princess diamond ring, you can then go about deciding on all of the specifics of what you want. Due to the popularity of the Princess diamond there are a wealth of different designs and settings available for a Princess diamond ring. All you have to do is make the hard decision on what you like the most! As with any diamond jewellery, it is important to only buy from a reputable dealer, and to only buy jewellery that contains certified diamonds. If the diamond is certified that means it has been analysed carefully by an authorised body, and any minute flaws will be listed on the certificate. This is the only way that you can ensure that you are buying a quality Princess diamond.
You should always remember the "Four C’s" of diamond quality – the cut, colour, clarity and carat weight. If you have little experience shopping for diamonds it might be hard for you to judge these things. In this case, you should ask the jeweller for help. If they are a high-class reputable dealer they will have no problem with teaching you about the importance of the "Four C's" and how to look for them.
A Princess diamond ring will be a magical addition to your jewellery collection. So why wait? You no longer have to wait for a man to buy you a diamond ring as a gift, you can go out and buy one for yourself!
About the Author
Caroline Melkonian is the Director of Diamonds by Moonlight. She
has completed her Associate Diploma of Business (Marketing) at Holmesglen TAFE and
Retail Diamond Consultancy course at the Gemmological Association of Australia (GAA).
With more than 10 years of experience in diamond industry has helped many people
save money and achieve their dream of obtaining a diamond and turning it into their
desired piece of jewellery. Diamonds by Moonlight is a company that prides itself
on Quality, Honesty, Reliability and Trust. For more information, visit www.diamondmoonlight.com.au