What is the best clarity for a princess cut diamond?

For a princess cut, an SI1 or VS2 diamond (slightly included or very slightly included) will give you eye-clean clarity at a great price point. SI2 and I1 (included) diamonds can also be eye-clean, and could make great options for those on a tight budget.

What is the best depth and table for a princess cut diamond?

Ideal Round Diamonds The best depth for diamonds with a princess cut is between 64 and 75 percent while its ideal table percentage is between 67 and 72 percent. For oval diamonds, the ideal diamond depth is between 58 and 62 percent while the ideal table percentage is between 53 and 63 percent.

Are princess cut diamonds flat on top?

Princess diamonds can be cut to maximize carat weight or light performance. If they’re cut to maximize carats, then they will have flatter tops and larger tables. If they’re cut to maximize light performance, then material is sacrificed to produce a higher crown height and a smaller table (see images below).

How do you size a princess cut diamond?

Princess Cut Diamonds – Length x Width (most princess cuts are not perfectly square but if the diamond is, length and width will be equal x depth from table to culet.) Trilliant Cut Diamonds – Typically measured point to point x depth.

Does round or princess cut look bigger?

Do princess cut diamonds look larger than round cut diamonds? Yes: Due to the size of the top of the diamond (the table) and the fact that the bottom half of the diamond (the pavilion) is smaller, a 1 carat princess diamond will look bigger than a 1 carat round diamond.

Are princess cut diamonds in style?

Princess cuts are currently more popular than cushion cuts, however, a cushion cut tends to sparkle more than a princess. Choosing between a cushion and a princess cut diamond ring really comes down to style. Couples who choose princess cuts are typically more modern and fashion-conscious.

How many carats is 8mm princess cut?

Princess Diamond Sizes

Princess MM Size	Princess Carat Weight
8 mm.	3.00 ct.
8.25 mm.	3.24 ct.
8.5 mm.	3.67 ct.
8.75 mm.	4.10 ct.

Is Princess cut better than brilliant?

Round Cut: Brilliance and Sparkle. Brilliant round cut diamonds reflect over 90% of the light that passes through them, whereas princess cut diamonds reflect only 70%. Princess cut diamonds perform brilliantly, but round cut stones take the prize in this comparison.