Emerald vs Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Rings

As you begin your search for diamond engagement rings, you may feel overwhelmed at first. There seems to be an infinite number of rings to view and an equal amount of details to keep in mind. With so much information to digest, it can be difficult to cut through all the noise and find the help you need to make an informed decision.

When we talk to our customers, one of the most familiar refrains we hear is that they have difficulty choosing their favorite diamond cut. With so many different options, we understand why!

If you’re choosing the cut of your engagement diamond and you’ve found that you like more angular stones compared to more rounded diamonds, you’re likely favoring emerald and princess cut diamond engagement rings. That’s good! You’ve narrowed down your choices, but you’re not quite done yet. You still need to make a final decision between emerald vs. princess cut rings.

Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Rings: A Bold, Beautiful Look

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One of our favorite parts of the emerald cut is how well it shows the clarity of a diamond. Because of the unique placement of the facets, you’ll find that a high-quality stone will look incredibly clear. In addition, because an emerald cut is typically placed vertically on the finger, it helps elongate and slim the appearance of your fingers.

Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Rings: A Real Miracle Worker

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Since the shapes are so close when comparing emerald and princess cuts (a rectangle vs. a square), you'd think that the diamonds had similar properties. Yet, in many ways, they couldn’t be more different. For instance, the princess cut is excellent at hiding small inclusions in the diamond due to the intricate formation of the facets. Therefore, a diamond that is rated lower for clarity often benefits greatly from the princess cut.

Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Rings: Safety and Security

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The emerald shape has eight main cuts that make up its outer edges. Although at first glance, you might think that an emerald cut would have harsher angles, that’s actually not the case. Each corner is beveled, which means it’s slightly rounded. Why is this a benefit? Because a beveled corner is much less likely to snag on something like a sweater or gloves. This is significant because a diamond that snags can make a prong bend slightly, which, in turn, can cause your diamond to fall out of its setting.

Emerald cut diamond engagement rings are typically much more secure than a princess cut diamond counterparts. One of the main complaints about princess cut diamonds is that they can easily snag on items. If this is a concern for you, an emerald cut may be your best option.

Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Rings: Super Scintillation

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When a rough diamond is cut, it’s fashioned with small, flat areas called facets. Each of these facets acts as a mirror, with rays of light zooming between them before reaching your eye. This amazing phenomenon is called scintillation, which looks like fire when you turn the diamond in the light. A princess cut diamond typically has either 57 or 76 facets. Many people believe that the number of facets, along with their placement, make the princess cut one of the most scintillating diamond choices.

For the sake of comparison, emerald cut diamond engagement rings have 58 facets. Although the number of facets is similar to that of a princess cut diamond, most observers agree that the placement of the facets in an emerald cut diamond doesn’t show scintillation in the same brilliant way that a princess cut diamond does. Rather, the facets are primarily placed to accentuate the clarity of the diamond, rather than its sparkle.

Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Rings: Affordability

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One of the most expensive diamond shapes on the market today is the round brilliant diamond. One reason for this is the method in which a stone is cut. Because of the position of the cuts needed to create a round brilliant, there’s a significant amount of diamond waste when crafting it. The jewelers need to start with a larger rough diamond to net a smaller cut diamond, and this causes the price of the final product to rise significantly.

By comparison, there is much less diamond waste when fashioning the stone for emerald cut diamond engagement rings. This can help make the overall price of an emerald cut diamond more affordable to a round brilliant that ranks similarly in the other three “C’s” (clarity, color, and carat weight).

Affordability

For all that emerald and princess cut diamonds do not have in common, when it comes to price, they’re chips off of the same diamond! Princess cut diamonds are typically more affordable than similar round brilliant diamonds, and sometimes are even lower in price than emerald cut diamonds. But the bottom line is this: if you’re looking for affordable solitaire diamond engagement rings, either emerald cut diamond engagement rings or princess cut rings should fit the bill nicely.

Choose Your Engagement Ring from Pompeii3

No matter what type of diamond you choose, make sure you purchase it from Pompeii3. We’ve been creating engagement rings and other fine jewelry for over 100 years. Our customer service team is unparalleled, and our prices can’t be beaten. Plus, to give you additional peace of mind, we have a 30-day money-back guarantee and a 180-day warranty. We even will ship your ring for free in a deluxe gift box. That’s the Pompeii3 advantage!

Have questions about emerald and princess cut diamond engagement rings? Contact us today so we can help you make the decision that’s perfect for you.

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