Carats Princess
August 26th, 2009
Diamonds: Princess Cut Diamonds
The Princess Cut Diamond is a brilliant style diamond shape with sharp, uncut corners. It is typically cut square although there are sometimes princess cut diamonds that have a rectangular shape.
The princess cut is the most important new cut or shape for diamonds since the invention or perfection of the modern brilliant cut over 60 years ago. The princess cut diamond is effectively a square version of the round brilliant cut, and is known technically as a square modified brilliant cut.
The princess cut was originally created by Israel Itzkowitz in 1979 at Ambar Diamonds in Los Angeles. After three years of optical research the princess cut was developed. It was a square diamond from the girdle up that had faceting similar to that of a round brilliant cut diamond from the girdle down. This accounts for the fire and brilliance seen in princess cut diamonds.
Princess cut diamonds are the most popular non-round diamond. They have a beautiful brilliance and a modern square shape that accentuates a diamond’s fire rather than its luster. Princess cut diamonds have become a favourite diamond choice for engagement rings.
The princess cut diamond is usually less expensive than a round brilliant cut diamond of the same carat weight because a diamond cutter usually does not need to shave off as much diamond weight from the rough diamond. This ability to retain more crystal weight makes this shape popular amongst diamond cutters and therefore less expensive than round brilliant cut diamonds.
The princess cut diamond is normally close to a square with a + or – 10% deviation, but it may come in more elongated versions. Try to avoid extremely thin girdles which are prone to chipping when being set. For a princess cut diamond that is square, a length to width ratio between 1:0 – 1:10 is best, if you prefer a more rectangular shape then a length to width ratio above 1:11 is best.
A Princess Cut Diamond generally has 76 facets, giving it more brilliance and fire than the round brilliant. Princess cut diamonds are the most popular non-round diamond. They have a beautiful brilliance and a modern square shape that accentuates a diamond’s fire rather than its luster. Princess cut diamonds have become a favourite diamond choice for engagement rings.
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My engagement ring- 2 carat Princess cut center stone
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2 Carat Sparkling Clear Diamonique Princess Cut Earrings Sterling Silver $8.49 |
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GENUINE 3 CARAT PRINCESS CUT & ACCENTS 14K WHITE GOLD PROPOSAL RING SZ 5 6 7 8 9 $4,858.99 |
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AUTHENTIC 3.5 CARAT PRINCESS ACCENTED DIAMOND 14K WHITE GOLD PROMISE BRIDAL SET $6,593.99 |
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GENUINE 3.5 CARAT PRINCESS ACCENTS DIAMOND 14K WHITE GOLD PROPOSAL RING BAND SET $6,593.99 |
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GENUINE 2.8 CARAT PRINCESS W SIDE STONES DIAMOND 18K WHITE GOLD BRIDAL RING SET $4,957.99 |
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1 Carat Loose Diamond 1 Carat E VS2 Ct Princess Cut Custom Jewelery Lose Unique $3,499.00 |
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1.48 Carat Princess D-VS1 Diamond Engagement Brida Set Platinum 950 Ring GIA $7,500.00 |
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1.70 Carat Princess Diamond Engagement Ring GIA 18k DE VVS1-VVS2 Center 0.70 Ct $3,499.00 |
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Princess Cut 18k gold Diamond Anniversary Ring GIA Certified 4.50 Carat $21,999.00 |
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2.55 Carat Princess Cut Diamond D-E SI1-SI2 Eternity Band Engagement 18K Ring $5,299.00 |
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1.50 Carats D-E VS1-VS2 Princess Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring in 18k GIA $11,999.00 |
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1.40 Carat Half Eternity Princess Cut Diamond Ring GIA 18k Gold D-E VS1-VS2 $5,899.00 |
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3.20 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Eternity Square Hallo Ring GIA 18k F-G VS1-VS2 $12,199.00 |
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3.05 Carat Princess Cut Diamond F-G VS1-VS2 Eternity Band Engagement 18K Ring $9,999.00 |
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Princess Cut 18k gold Diamond Anniversary Ring GIA Certified 4.00 Carat $11,999.00 |
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1.9 CARAT PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING VS E 14K GOLD $2,679.16 |
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2 1/4 CARAT PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT GOLD RING $4,364.58 |
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2 CARAT PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND SOLITAIRE RING 14K GOLD $3,949.77 |
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0.75 CARAT PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT GOLD RING $1,100.11 |
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1.5 CARAT PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT 14K GOLD RING $6,163.20 |
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1 3/4 CARAT PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING VS D 14K GOLD $3,280.82 |
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3 CARAT VINTAGE STYLE GOLD EP RING SIZE 5,6,7,8,9,10 PRINCESS CUT $24.99 |
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.70 Carat PRINCESS CUT F VS1 LOOSE DIAMOND GIA CERT $1,799.00 |
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0.95 CARAT PRINCESS ENGAGEMENT GENUINE NATURAL DIAMOND RING 18K WHITE GOLD SI $1,547.70 |
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BT14 Natural Princess cut blue topaz gemstone approx. 0.78 carat gemstone loose $3.31 |
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14ct White Gold Ring 0.2 carat Princess Diamond 0.06 Round $843.37 |
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14ct Yellow Gold Ring 0.17 carat Princess Diamond 0.12 Round 0.03 $1,277.39 |
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0.56 Carat Excellent Cut D-VS1 Princess Natural Loose Diamond AGI Certified $2,322.00 |
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1.56 Carat Excellent Cut G-VS1 Princess Natural Loose Diamond AGI Certified $8,470.00 |
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3 CARAT PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING VS E 14K GOLD $3,697.20 |
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2 1/2 CARAT PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING VS G 14K GOLD $4,517.86 |
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2 1/2 CARAT PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING VS F 14K GOLD $4,539.37 |
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3/4 CARAT PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND SOLITAIRE 14K GOLD RING $1,522.99 |
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1 CARAT PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING 14K $1,869.89 |
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1.75 CARAT PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING GOLD $2,452.55 |
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2 1/4 CARAT PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING 14K $4,395.05 |
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1 3/4 CARAT PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING 14K $3,351.64 |
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1 3/4 CARAT PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING SI F 14K GOLD $3,022.66 |
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3/4 CARAT PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT 14K GOLD RING $2,025.86 |
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3 1/4 CARAT PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING $6,864.18 |
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2.25 CARAT PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND RING 14K GOLD $3,465.48 |
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2.1 CARAT PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING VS F 14K GOLD $3,214.85 |
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1 1/4 CARAT PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND PROMISE RING G SI GOLD ANNIVERSARY RING $2,635.42 |
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1.5 CARAT PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT GOLD RING 14K $3,028.04 |
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1 CARAT PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND SOLITAIRE SI 14K GOLD RING $1,873.48 |
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0.75 CARAT PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND SOLITAIRE GOLD RING 14K $1,122.97 |
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2.5 CARAT PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND SOLITAIRE RING GOLD $4,825.99 |
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2.5 CARAT PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING 14K GOLD $5,115.09 |
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2 CARAT PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING VVS F 14K GOLD BEAUTIFUL $4,277.62 |
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2 CARAT PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING VS G 14K GOLD $3,039.16 |
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2 1/4 CARAT PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING VS F PR_SET SET 14K GOLD $3,882.84 |
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1 1/2 CARAT PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING VS F 14K GOLD $2,260.72 |
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0.95 CARAT PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING SI D 14K GOLD $990.53 |
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1.97 CARAT PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT GOLD RING $5,854.62 |
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1 1/4 CARAT PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING 14K $1,373.28 |
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1.70 CARAT SI F/G PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING $4,866.25 |
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REAL NATURAL 2.2 CARAT PRINCESS WITH ACCENTS DIAMOND 18K WHITE GOLD WEDDING RING $4,017.99 |
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NATURAL REAL 2 CARAT PRINCESS ACCENTED DIAMOND 14K WHITE GOLD PROPOSAL RING NIB $2,921.99 |
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1.03 Carat Very Good Cut J-VS2 Princess Natural Loose Diamond AGI Certified $2,987.00 |
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1.03 Carat Very Good Cut H-VS2 Princess Natural Loose Diamond AGI Certified $4,167.00 |
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0.56 Carat Excellent Cut H-VS1 Princess 100% Genuine Diamond AGI Certified $1,506.00 |
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2 CARAT PRINCESS CUT VS DIAMOND SOLITAIRE ENGAGEMENT RING 14K WHITE GOLD $8,334.00 |
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1.9 CARAT REAL VS PRINCESS CUT TRIPLE DIAMONDS 18K WHITE GOLD PROMISE WOMEN RING $2,549.99 |
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GENUINE 2 1/4 CARAT PRINCESS CUT ACCENTED DIAMOND 14K WHITE GOLD BETROTHAL RING $3,952.99 |
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2.29 Carat Princess Cut Certified Diamond Engagement 4-Prong Ring In 14k Gold $4,240.80 |
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BT13 princess cut gem stone blue topaz approx. 0.42 carats natural Loose gems $3.40 |
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SOLITAIRE PRINCESS BRILLIANT REAL 2 CARAT DIAMOND 14K WHITE GOLD WEDDING RING SI $4,279.99 |
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SOLITAIRE PRINCESS AUTHENTIC 2 CARAT DIAMOND 18K YELLOW GOLD ANNIVERSARY RING SI $4,282.99 |
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SOLITAIRE NATURAL PRINCESS 0.75 CARAT REAL DIAMOND 14K WHITE GOLD PROPOSAL RING $1,033.99 |
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1.32 Carat Princess Cut Certified Diamond Engagement 4-Prong Ring In White Gold $3,553.20 |
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1.8 CARAT PRINCESS CUT BASKET WEDDING ENGAGEMENT RING SET $24.99 |
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2.72 CARAT PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND SOLITAIRE RING 14K GOLD $11,464.14 |
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2 Carat Certified Princess Diamond Engagement Ring 14k White Gold $3,690.00 |
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1.56 Carat Excellent Cut I-SI2 Princess Natural Loose Diamond AGI Certified $5,718.00 |
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SOLITAIRE PRINCESS CUT 1 CARAT REAL DIAMOND 18K YELLOW GOLD ANNIVERSARY RING NWT $1,496.99 |
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2.13 Carat Princess H SI2 Natural Certified Loose Diamond + FREE GOLD RING $4,499.00 |
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1.8 CARAT PRINCESS CUT BASKET WEDDING ENGAGEMENT GOLD EP RING SET $24.99 |
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1.25 CARAT PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT 14K RING $2,425.89 |
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1 1/2 CARAT PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING 14K $2,871.62 |
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3 CARAT PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING VS D 14K GOLD BEAUTIFUL $7,189.13 |
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2.75 CARAT PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING 14K $5,500.31 |
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2 CARAT PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING VS D 14K GOLD BEAUTIFUL $3,460.10 |
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2 CARAT PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT SI 14K RING $4,795.74 |
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2 1/2 CARAT PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND SOLITAIRE RING 14K $6,292.73 |
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3 CARAT PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING VS E 14K GOLD $6,812.64 |
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3 CARAT PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING VS E 14K GOLD BEAUTIFUL $6,902.28 |
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1.25 CARAT PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING F VS GOLD ANNIVERSARY RING $3,424.25 |
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2 1/2 CARAT PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING VS D 14K GOLD CERTIFIED $4,715.06 |
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2.5 CARAT PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND SOLITAIRE RING GENIUNE $4,932.67 |
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1 CARAT PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND SOLITAIRE SI 14K GOLD RING $2,052.76 |
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2.22 CARAT PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND SOLITAIRE RING 14K GOLD $6,925.14 |
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Square Diamond EARRING – Princess Cut Stud 14k White Gold 1/3 Carat ** $220.00 |
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2.33 Carat Huge Princess Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 14k White Gold $4,671.00 |
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1 CARAT PRINCESS CUT VS DIAMOND SOLITAIRE ENGAGEMENT RING 14K GOLD $3,235.50 |
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1.5 CARAT GENUINE PRINCESS SQUARE SOLITAIRE DIAMOND 14K WHITE GOLD PROPOSAL RING $3,439.99 |
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AUTHENTIC 2.3 CARAT PRINCESS ACCENTED DIAMOND 14K YELLOW GOLD PROPOSAL RING SET $3,207.99 |
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CERTIFIED 2.5 CARAT PRINCESS ACCENTED DIAMOND 14 KT YELLOW GOLD ANNIVERSARY RING $4,381.99 |
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VS 1.25 CARAT CERTIFIED PRINCESS + ACCENTS DIAMOND 14K WHITE GOLD PROPOSAL RING $1,975.99 |
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0.12 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Single Earring White Gold Stud (1) ✦ $77.00 |
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4 CARAT CERTIFIED PRINCESS ACCENTS DIAMOND 18K YELLOW GOLD PROMISE RING BAND SET $7,225.99 |
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X429857031 Eisleys 2.5 Carats Princess Cut Chocolate CZ Necklace $168.75 Eisley s 2.5 Ct Princess Cut Chocolate CZ Necklace looks as delicious as it sounds. This CZ necklace is silver toned and lead free. This pendant necklace is sophisticated and regal you re sure to love this new addition to your wardrobe. Weight: 5.79 g. Metal: Silver Tone Jewelry. Stone: Cubic Zirconia. Carat: Princess cut CZ approx. 2.5 carats. Measurements: Chain length 18 in. |
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2 Carats Princess-Cut Diamond 14k White Gold Bridal Set $1995 Be the epitome of elegance with this allurng bridal set. Dazzling princess-cut diamonds adorn both white gold bands, creating a timeless and stylish design. Also available in 14k yellow gold, please contact a jewelry consultant at 1-888-SEA-8818 for price |
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Princess $10 Princess |
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1 1/4 Carats Princess Round & Baguette Diamond 14k White Gold Engagement Setting $1895 This is a spectacular engagement setting featuring glittering princess, round and baguette diamonds, all set in beaded 14k white gold. |
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1 1/4 Carats Princess Diamond, 14k Yellow Gold Wedding Anniversary Ring $1495 Effortlessly elegant, this diamond wedding ring will be a classic in the years to come. Princess diamonds shimmer invisibly set in glossy yellow gold frame. |
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1 1/4 Carats Princess Diamond, 14k White Gold Wedding Ring $1495 Dazzle, sparkle, shimmer and shine your way through each day with this lovely 14k white gold, invisibly-set diamond ring. There is no comparison to its beauty. |
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Cubic Zirconia (CZ) Bracelet 11 Carats (ctw) in Sterling Silver $149 This elegant sterling silver bracelet is adorned with 11 carats (ctw) of glimmering princess cut cubic zirconia in a sleek bezel setting. An exquisite accessory for everyday or perfect to complement a special occasion, this will be an accessory shell adore. SKU: 65QG1356 |
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Princess Diamonds Engagement Ring $4199 Princess Diamonds Engagement Ring crafted in 14 kt White Gold 1 Stone 0.65 Carats Center Princess Diamond Color: F-G Clarity: VS1 – VS2, 2 Stones 0.60 Carats Princess Diamonds Color: F-G Clarity: VS1 – VS2, 2 Stones 0.20 Carats Baguette Diamonds Color: F-G Clarity: VS1 – VS2 Made in USA . Metal Available: 14 kt Yellow Gold, 14 kt White Gold, Platinum 950. |
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Princess Diamonds Mens Band $1999 Princess Diamonds Mens Band crafted in 14 kt Yellow Gold 5 Stones 1.05 Carats Princess Diamonds Color: F-G Clarity: VS1 – VS2 Made in USA . Metal Available: 14 kt Yellow Gold, 14 kt White Gold, Platinum 950. |
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2 1/5 Carats Ruby Diamond 18k White Gold Ring $1885 This is an impressive ring showcasing princess-cut vivid rubies in the center, surrounded by a glittering array of round diamonds set in 18k white gold. |
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Karina B(tm) Princess Diamonds Band $3199 Princess Diamonds Band by Karina B(tm) crafted in 14 kt White Gold 8 Stones 0.75 Carats Princess Diamonds Color: F-G Clarity: VS1 – VS2, 14 Stones 1.00 Carats Round Diamonds Color: F-G Clarity: VS1 – VS2 Made in USA |