Aptly named, a princess cut diamond is designed to show off its sparkling brilliance and captivate the viewer. Although statistics may vary, princess cut rings are typically one of the most, if not the most, popular styles of rings amongst brides. The reason for this is obvious once you see one - the cut of the stone is essentially square, allowing the light to reflect through the diamond in exquisite ways that just aren't possible with a traditional round diamond. However, once you've decided on a princess cut for your bride, the questions then arise: what type of cut should I buy, what type of gold should I get, and lastly what standards should it meet? In this article, I'd like to suggest that a princess cut white gold diamond ring is the best selection of them all.
Princess cut diamonds are intended to enhance the look of the diamond through the square-like cut. As such, as with any centerpiece, it's important that you choose a "backdrop" that is complimentary. For this, most jewelers would recommend choosing white gold. White gold rings are made by combining pure gold with silver and/or palladium. In effect, these rings essentially mimic the look of platinum. But why would a princess cut white gold diamond ring look better than a regular diamond ring? Naturally, there is no definitive answer to this, but most people would agree that a crystal clear white stone typically looks the best against the silvery luster of white gold. They are more complimentary than say, a regular diamond and yellow gold.
It's also important that any princess cut white gold diamond ring meet certain quality requirements. Naturally, these rings will likely be worn for nearly every day of your life. As such, it's vital to choose rings that will last and retain their brilliance for many years to come. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you purchase a ring that has a cut of either very good or excellent. Also ensure that the diamond has a color rating of G or better. Lastly, but perhaps most crucially, is that you choose a ring that has a clarity rating of at least VS2 or better. You definitely don't want blemishes, clouds, or cavities ruining the brilliance of the princess cut white gold diamond ring. Purchasing a ring with these characteristics as a minimum baseline might cost you a little more in the short term, but we're confident that the dividends will pay off in the long run.
All in all, getting a princess style ring is a fantastic choice that is sure to please any lady. These rings are absolutely beautiful and truly show off the brilliance of the diamond. Choosing the white gold option further enhances the diamond's look and is sure to to captivate anyone who looks at the ring. Lastly, buying a ring with our suggested minimums (cut: very good+, color: G+, and clarity: VS2+) will ensure that you have an exquisite, mesmerizing diamond that is sure to please your bride.