Many people prefer to have engagement rings with princess cut because it is one of the most popular and beautiful cut shapes for diamonds. This shape resembles that of a pyramid and serves to highlight the brilliance of a diamond. Princess cut diamond engagement rings are very popular among celebrities. Many designers provide unique and wonderful engagement rings in this category.

Other popular diamond shapes are cushion cut and round cut. All these cuts look brilliant with platinum and white gold settings. Traditional solitaire diamond engagement rings are designed by making use of princess cut diamonds. They are beautiful and everlasting. Women are simply crazy about these wonderful rings which serve to accentuate their beauty and delicacy.

The top of the princess cut diamond is cut like a square. So, this shape actually combines the advantages of
a round and square cut diamond. The overall effect is mesmerizing and magical, and hence the name princess cut. These diamonds are said to have more fire within them and are therefore perfect for engagements and other special and memorable occasions.

White gold princess cut rings are also popular in many parts of the world. These rings are somewhat less expensive than 18k yellow gold and platinum rings. Princess cut rings come in all styles like solitaire, side stones and three-stone engagement rings. All these styles have their own significance and you may want to buy them according to your taste.

These rings can be found online by specifying your price range or carat weight of the diamonds you are looking for. Usually premium cut diamonds with a carat weight of 1.55 and above cost around $12,000. These diamonds are very close to being colorless and shine exquisitely.