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		<title>Engagement Ring Cuts: A Guide to Princess Cut Engagement Rings</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 18:30:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re looking for the perfect engagement ring to express your undying love in the most perfect way possible, princess cut engagement rings may be the style for you. With so many options to choose from, it&#8217;s hard to know the best option for your money. Jewelry is such a personal choice, and the individual [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you&#8217;re looking for the perfect engagement ring to express your undying love in the most perfect way possible, princess cut engagement rings may be the style for you. With so many options to choose from, it&#8217;s hard to know the best option for your money. Jewelry is such a personal choice, and the individual tastes and desires of the woman you love make the buying decision a little more difficult. <span id="more-519"></span>If you&#8217;re looking to make a bold statement about how much she means to you, however, a princess cut diamond engagement ring might be the best choice available.</p>
<p><strong>What is a princess cut?</strong></p>
<p>This cut is a beautiful shape of diamond that makes a bold statement. It is rectangular or square in shape, which offers a sharp contrast in appearance from other styles. Most princess cuts are square. This cut is a popular choice for Solitaire engagement rings, which rely on a single diamond to make a statement rather than the use of accentuating stones. This looks best on women with longer fingers. It is also a favorite choice because of its brilliant, sharp look. It is sometimes called a squarillion or quadrillion cut because of its four-sided shape.</p>
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<p><strong>What makes it different than other cuts?</strong></p>
<p>This cut is relatively new. Invented in the 1960s, and it is becoming more popular among those looking for a bright, unique, customizable ring design. In a round cut, the diamond&#8217;s corners are cut off and rounded to create the common shape of diamond found in many rings today. This cut retains these sides for a distinct, classy look.</p>
<p><strong>Why is princess cut a good choice for an engagement ring?</strong></p>
<p>This cut offers a sophisticated, classy look that fits perfectly on the hand of a woman with long fingers. Princess cut diamond rings are only made possible from high quality diamonds, offering a level of status and style that is unique. While not always the case, this cut often cost a little less per karat than round cut ones. This occurs because diamond cutters can often produce two cut diamonds from the same stone, while that same stone could only provide one round cut of similar weight. Since less of the stone is wasted, the cut is less expensive.</p>
<p><strong>How do you get the best value for your money?</strong></p>
<p>Shopping for a princess cut diamond engagement ring can be tricky. With so many options available, at so many locations, it&#8217;s hard to know how to find a beautiful one that tells the woman you love exactly what&#8217;s in your heart. Complicating things is the need to fit such a purchase within your budget. Instead of visiting the nearest jewelry store and paying more money than you ought to, consider shopping for your diamond engagement ring at a penny auction site online. Penny auction sites often provide amazing deals on breathtaking princess cut engagement rings at as much as 99% off the price you&#8217;ll find anywhere else.</p>
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		<title>Top 3 Cuts &amp; Shapes for Diamonds and Gemstones Engagement Rings</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:15:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Top Three Cut Shapes for Diamonds and Gemstones Are you looking to buy the perfect ring? When searching for a ring, whether it is for a special gift or a marriage proposal, there are a few things you must pay attention to in order to ensure that your ring is flawless. One of the most [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><em>Top Three Cut Shapes for Diamonds and Gemstones</em></strong></p>
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<p>Are you looking to buy the perfect ring? When searching for a ring, whether it is for a special gift or a marriage proposal, there are a few things you must pay attention to in order to ensure that your ring is flawless. One of the most important elements when purchasing a ring is what cut to choose. The cut of a stone affects the way the ring feels, the way it shines, and of course, how effective it will be at taking her breath away. So, how does one select the right cut? If you’re not interested in going the direct route and asking your mate to pick their rock, look to these tips for a little direction in your search.</p>
<p>Any style of diamond cutting other than the round brilliant is called a fancy cut or fancy shape. The top three cuts for diamonds and gemstones are the Asscher cut, Princess cut and Cushion cut.</p>
<p>Resembling an octagon, the <strong>Asscher cuts</strong> hit its peak in popularity in the early 1920’s and disappeared only to make its comeback in 2001 when significant amounts of research showcased additional facets and new specifications for a more enticing luster. Asscher is a very modern and chic cut that will look beautiful on longer fingers.</p>
<p><strong>The Princess cut</strong> is equally breath taking, but hugely different. Because of the square shape, a ring with a princess cut stone will have maximum sparkle. Beautiful to look at, the princess cut is a little fragile because its sharp corners make it more likely to chip. If it’s going to be this beauty, you just have to make sure that the setting is prepared to protect all four corners of the stone.</p>
<p><strong>The cushion cut</strong> resembles the Old Mine cut with larger facets that similar to those from the late 19th and early 20th century cuts married with today’s oval cut. Cushions can vary a little in their shape. Some may be a longer rectangular, have squarer corners with varying sized tables.</p>
<p>Every ring is different, but somewhere out there, is the one to make her speechless.</p>
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